Fall 2022

Global Connections the newsletter of the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network


OCENET rebounds following the worst of the pandemic
01/18/2023
Following the travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic, OCENET is pleased to see the return of in-person student groups and teacher training programs.
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OCENET staff learn intercultural competencies
01/17/2023
As someone who values learning, education, and communication, I jumped at the opportunity to enroll in Bow Valley College’s Inter- cultural Competencies for Leaders certificate program.
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OCENET Photo Contest Winners
01/17/2023
Each semester, as part of their student orientation, new international students attend an online photog- raphy tutorial followed by a contest. Below are recent winners in each of the three entry categories:
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ICP students see diplomacy first hand at the Greek Embassy
01/17/2023
The International Certificate Program (ICP) introduces OCDSB secondary students to wide range of leadership opportunities, both interna- tionally and locally. On December 6th, nine ICP students from seven high schools visited the Greek Embassy
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OCENET Champion: Carolyn Turner, Student Services, Gloucester High School
01/17/2023
My main roles include welcoming our international students to Gloucester HS, orientation, arranging class timetables, and liaising with Homestay. In addition, I work with international students on next steps, such as post-secondary plans and scholarships if they choose to continue studying in Canada.
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Spanish teacher reflects on Ottawa PD opportunities
01/17/2023
For nearly 15 years, groups of experienced educators from Galicia in northwest Spain have been coming to Ottawa to participate in OCENET’s renowned teacher training programs. These visiting teachers work in a variety of schools from elementary to post-secondary in Spain. The focus while in Ottawa is on language education using Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
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In their own words: Spanish teachers on teacher training in Ottawa
01/17/2023
Most issues of Global Connections highlight the experiences of OCENET international students studying in OCDSB schools or educators participating in one of OCENET’s teacher training programs.
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Ottawa-Chengdu partners in People-to-People educational initiatives
01/17/2023
For the past six years, OCENET has been a partner with the Chengdu Chenghua District Education Bureau in sharing educational ideas and practices.
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Korea Forum 2022 hosts over 70 International Certificate students
01/17/2023
Following an “interruption” of several years because of pandemic protocols, the ICP Korea Forum returned on November 24 at the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC)
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