Episodes

  • S3E4: Adapting to School
    May 10 2024

    In today's podcast, Ms. Cuzner will be looking at ways to successfully adapt to education changes, mandatory online classes, and adapt to new technology and innovations. Different ways to be a successful student will be explored, and three new Tools for your Toolbelt will be discussed. This episode includes a Student Spotlight with International OVS student Catalina where she shares her experiences with adapting to school and advice for future high school students.

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    25 mins
  • S3E3: End of Semester Tips
    Dec 22 2023

    In this episode of A Brighter Future, Powered by OVS, Alicia Cuzner will discuss how to prepare themselves for the end of the year, and the end of the semester. Listeners will learn about strategies and tools studying and planning for exams and projects. This podcast also includes an interview with OVS's Vice Principal, Ms. Andrews. She will share not only what makes OVS stand out, but also what is to come for the future of the school!

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    16 mins
  • S3E2: Thinking Skills
    Aug 11 2023

    In this episode of A Brighter Future, Powered by OVS, Alicia Cuzner will discuss what thinking skills are, and how to develop metacognition skills in school. Listeners will learn about strategies and tools for problem solving and making connection. This podcast also includes a Student Spotlight with one of our OVS students, Nathan.

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    25 mins
  • S3E1: Effective Communication Skills
    Jun 13 2023

    In this episode of A Brighter Future, Powered by OVS, Alicia Cuzner will discuss what communication skills are, and how to better our communication skills in school. Listeners will learn about strategies and tools for communicating, both verbally and written. This podcast also includes a Student Spotlight with one of our OVS students, Paula.

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    24 mins
  • S2E8: How to Take Notes
    Dec 22 2022

    In this episode of A Brighter Future, Powered by OVS, Alicia Cuzner and Dwayne Matthews will discuss different note taking strategies and how they are effective. Listeners will learn about strategies and tools for taking notes, and how to take notes for different subjects. This podcast also includes a Post Secondary Spotlight on the University of Windsor, where Alicia will chat with the University of Windsor's international Enrolment Advisor, Tracy Beemer, on what U of W has to offer.

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    55 mins
  • S2E7: Successful Student
    Oct 31 2022

    In this episode of A Brighter Future, Powered by OVS, Alicia Cuzner and Dwayne Matthews will discuss what success is, what a successful student looks like, and how to become a successful student. Listeners will learn about strategies and tools to become a successful student, and the importance of identity. This podcast also includes a Post Secondary Spotlight on Algonquin College, where Alicia will chat with Algonquin College's recruitment officer Erik Franz on what Algonquin has to offer.

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    56 mins
  • S2E6: Goal Setting
    Sep 30 2022

    In this episode of A Brighter Future, Powered by OVS, Alicia Cuzner and Dwayne Matthews will discuss what goals are, how to set goals, and the importance of goal setting for education. Listeners will learn about strategies and tools to set proper goals, and how to set long term and short term goals for school. This podcast also includes a Post Secondary Spotlight on Trent University, where Alicia will chat with Trent University's recruitment officer Jonathan Semugaza on what Trent has to offer.

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    49 mins
  • S2E5: Math and Memory
    Sep 12 2022

    In this episode of A Brighter Future, Powered by OVS, Alicia Cuzner and Dwayne Matthews will discuss the facts and research behind studying Mathematics and how Math memorization works. Listeners will learn about the statistics behind the EQAO testing in Ontario, and debate about the pros and cons of standardized testing. Dwayne will cover tips on learning and memorization, and Alicia will discuss some findings in prominent Math studies conducted on students learning Math.

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    1 hr and 4 mins