Hello from … UBC?
Hi people!
My name is Colin, and I’m new to the MET program. I live in Vancouver, about a 5-minute drive away from UBC. Despite living so close to campus, I’ve chosen to take courses online because I’d like to experience learning in a different learning environment.
I’m a full-time secondary-school teacher in Vancouver. My teaching background includes mathematics, business education, and information technology. I enjoy teaching and learning new things. This year, I am fortunate to be able to teach all my courses in a computer lab.
My interests include video gaming and digital photography. I took this photo of my bulldog (Frank) this evening at Spanish Banks near UBC. He enjoys long walks on the beach and splashing in shallow water.
Anyway, enough about me and my dog. I look forward to reading through your posts! 🙂
Posted in: Week 01: Introductions
Doug Smith 7:47 am on September 8, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Colin,
That sounds like a pretty good job you have, I’m jealous (being a somewhat underemployed EOC)! I imagine that you’ll learn all sorts of things from MET that are helpful, interesting and/or applicable to your work. Take what you can from it and enjoy the ride
Colin Kam 11:54 pm on September 8, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I think we may have crossed paths before–are you a Vancouver EOC?
Doug Smith 9:33 pm on September 11, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Yes. Did we cross paths in person or MET? I’m usually pretty good with faces but names are a bit hit & miss!
I just got a job last Friday at Prince of Wales, so no more EOC for me unless there are more layoffs.
Angela Novoa 1:26 pm on September 8, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Colin, welcome to MET! I am sure you will enjoy all the things you will experience here. Looking forward to work with you 🙂 Angela.
Allie 2:03 pm on September 8, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Colin,
I hope that you enjoy the MET program! I’m fairly new too – I just have one course under my belt – but what I really love is how the online environment really fosters multiple conversations and perspectives – much more so than in a F2F classroom. I also really love having such excellent examples of what online courses can look like.
bcourey 4:06 pm on September 8, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Interesting that you live so close to campus yet chose to take this online program…I am such a fan of online learning (most of my undergrad and all of my additional qualifications courses) that I prefer it by far! The interaction of the learners is far more active and of superior quality than I would ever experience in a weekly 3-hour lecture-type class. This is the only way I want to learn.. Good luck and enjoy! Take advantage of regular interaction with everyone…that’s where I learn the most!
andrea 7:52 pm on September 8, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Colin,
What better way to learn about using technology in education than by using technology to learn 🙂 Welcome to MET, and looking forward to working with you!
Andrea
Everton Walker 2:44 pm on September 9, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Colin,
Welcome to MET. I do hope you will have a great time here interacting and learning with the team.
verenanz 7:46 pm on September 9, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Colin!
Sounds like you are lucky to have a great job and live in a great place. I am new too – I have only completed one course. Welcome!
Verena:)
themusicwoman 9:04 am on September 10, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi, Colin. Nice to have someone new to program and give a new perspective! By the way, love your dog! He looks so happy!
Michelle