Maureen Glynn
Toronto, Ontario

In my role as Instructional Designer with Digital Education Strategies at The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University, I have consulted on the development of over 40 online courses across 5 program areas. As one of my current work assignments, I serve as the Lead Instructional Designer for Ryerson’s Law Practice Program.  I have degrees in Criminology and History, and  I am currently completing my Graduate Certificate in Technology Based Distributed Learning at UBC.  My areas of interest for research include educational applications for online role play, and professional development for faculty in the use of educational technology. In my opinion, flipped and blended learning are part of the ongoing evolution through which “e-learning” will come to be recognized simply as “learning”.

Rose Lapointe, Cold Lake, Alberta

I am a high school math and science teacher at Cold Lake High School in Alberta, Canada.  I spend most of my spare time working as Past-President of the ATA Science Council and volunteering with Cold Lake Fire-Rescue as a Lieutenant Firefighter.  Besides working on a Masters in Educational Technology, I’ve working with my husband on building a new house for our little family.

 

Kate Lenert
Charleston, South Carolina

I have worked with technology in higher medical education in universities in both Canada and the U.S.  My goal is to develop quality online learning by integrating the affordances of technology in a distributed learning environment with social constructivist strategies to create positive student learning outcomes. Both blending and flipping the learning environment contributes to this goal. As well, I have a keen interest in creating digital projects which allow faculty to learn how to transition face-to-face courses to online environments. And I like to play with software and have fun at the same time!

Sandra Magnussen
Sunshine Coast, British Columbia

My name is Sandra Magnussen and I am currently in the role of Assistive Technology Coordinator for a public school district in British Columbia. I see using blended and flipped learning environments a progressive and necessary shift in education as we look towards differentiating instruction for all students using the principles of Universal Design for Learning. These models shift the ownership of learning from the educator to the students and provide more options and flexibility for collaboration, communication and creativity. I work hard in my own role to promote this educational change.

David Shannon
North Vancouver, British Columbia

I am a film studies educator at a high school in the district of West Vancouver. I have also taught intermediate classes at an elementary/junior school in Anahim Lake, B.C. Prior to graduating from UBC in 2011, I was involved in the film and television industry working for local TV shows, films, and sporting events. I live in North Vancouver with my wife, also a teacher, and 2 young daughters.

 

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