People Empowerment
Alexei Peter dos Santos Treating cancer patients for over twenty years, and my concerns about medical education and communication between health professionals and patients are growing exponentially. Our technological development and humanity are at different paces. Technology allows us to access information infinitely and choose among various excellent and fair options. We should respect diversity […]
Hello and countdown as well
Hi! My name is Raquel and I’m also taking my final courses for the MET program. This is my first time taking 2 courses simultaneously, so please send good vibes as I attempt to tackle ETEC522 and 524. My background is very eclectic, which informs my professional and educational mindmap for better or for worse. […]
ETEC 522 Intro
Hi everyone, my name is Jerry and I’m excited to embark in this course with you all! I’m a high school teacher in the Burnaby School District in BC. My background is in business (accounting) but I currently teach mostly computer classes at my school. This is my 5th course in MET. Through this course, […]
Hello!
My name is Safa and I am taking my 5th & 6th courses this semester. I gained my experience working at international and private schools in Saudi Arabia. I came to Canada in 2020 and have been living in Ontario most of that time. The comparison between the two systems, which is inevitable, has been […]
The Final Class
Hello everyone!! My name is Emma, and this is my 10th and final class in my MET journey. It has been quite an adventure full of learning and creativity! During my 2.5 year MET journey I have changed jobs, changed careers, and gotten married. And I’m so excited to learn more about the ventures in […]
Jocelyn’s Intro
Hello All, I’m new here to this blogging format (though I dabbled a bit with my own personal UBC blog in ETEC 540 last term) so bear with me as I navigate these uncharted waters. I am currently on maternity leave with my 5 month old and also have a full blown toddler who is […]
From Sem
I immigrated to Canada from the Caribbean Island of Haiti. I teach French immersion in Abbotsford, BC. Before becoming a teacher, I obtained a degree in business and international studies, a post-baccalaureate in French linguistics and later a degree in education to teach immersion a BC public schools. I want to become an entrepreneur in […]
Leon Lam’s Introduction
Hello everyone, Leon here. I’ve been teaching economics and business for 7 years overseas. I have a strong interest in technology and business and so this seemed like a logical class to take. In terms of learning innovation, I am particularly interested in the role of AI in assessment and grading. I also want to […]