Hello from NWT

Hi everyone!

I’m very excited to get started in this course (my 8th) and in this term. I’ll be finishing up the program (hopefully) in May of 2012, so I’m in the home stretch. I have worked as a high school teacher of math and science in the Aboriginal community of Behchoko, NT for my working career so far (since 2002). I’m currently a stay-at-home mom to my kids Zoe (5), Luke (3) and Naomi (1) and am enjoying it so far (of course, its not dark 18 hours a day and 40 below right now…).

A day on the new job...

I’m very interested in exploring different career opportunities, and different opportunities to enhance learning experiences. Lately, I am especially interested in looking at learning opportunities for students who are unable to succeed in traditional school environments, and may not be heading in the direction of graduation. I’ve noticed a lot of people in this category lately, and how terribly we help them transition to adult life in our school system. I’m also curious to explore the processes involved in evaluating and critiquing new learning technologies, as this sometimes seems to be a step that is rushed (possibly missed?) in some educational settings.

I’m looking forward to learning lots, hearing diverse points of view, discovering, sharing, and having a good time. I hope all of these goals come to fruition! No pressure.

Emily

Just outside of town...

 

the new bosses

 

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