Colin
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 […]
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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