Ken in NB
I am very excited to see what this course will bring. Currently I am working on courses 8,9, & 10 of this crazy thing called MET! Some of you might think I am crazy for taking three courses right now…maybe I am. I am actually enjoying an education leave that is allowing me to focus on my studies. Welcome to those beginning this journey you will find that your fellow MET’ers are a very supportive bunch.
I teach at Hampton High School in Hampton, NB. I teach English, Media Studies, and Journalism. So far the MET experience has pushed me professionally and has made me reflect on my own practices. Working the past few years writing and piloting curricula for the NB Dept. of Ed. has also been a great experience that I would encourage other teachers to try.
At home, I have a lovely wife and two children. We enjoy playing basketball and going to the lake. We live in a great community and are very fortunate to have wonderful schools for our kids. Our kids also get to enjoy both sets of Grandparents nearby and their 92 year old Great-Grandmother (my Grandmother) only an hour away.
Looking forward to working and learning with each of you. I find the entrepreneurial aspect of this course to be very intriguing. I have not started any of my own ventures but my parents have been small business owners for the past 20+ years… So deep down I have thought of the MET as a way to open some doors to support my teaching and possibly provide other opportunities. Have a great term!
Ken
Posted in: Week 01: Introductions
jameschen 8:11 am on September 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Nice meeting you, Ken! Three grad courses in one term is not an easy task, but I wouldn’t say that you’re crazy. Well, maybe a bit. But that’s what we need to make it in this crazy world!
James
avninder 10:28 am on September 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Great to meet you Ken. I have found that the MET program has opened doors for me even though I have not completed it yet. Good luck with your course load.
adi 12:37 pm on September 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Ken,
It appears there are two of us ‘crazy’ people; I’m taking 3 courses, too!! I have a lighter work load for the upcoming months, so I’m hoping I will survive. The subjects you teach are ones where many technological tools can be incorporated; I look forward to learning from how you have integrate them.
Best of luck with your three courses! Here’s to finally graduating!!
Adriana
Jonathan 7:24 pm on September 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Ken,
Good to share another course with you again. I felt like I was crazy for trying to take on 2 courses with work, but maybe 3 courses is a bit crazier. Kudos to you. Looks like this is the homestretch for you!
Jonathan
sonofpat 4:52 am on September 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Nice to meet you again Ken,
I believe that we did ETEC 565 together and I was impressed by your work. I know that if anyone can handle three courses and excel it would be you.
I wish you the best and look forward to working with you.
Patason
Mike Rae 8:08 am on September 13, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
dude…looks like you got it good.
kstackhouse 8:23 pm on September 16, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
My apologies for not writing back to your welcome messages…I have checked back here today but have only just seen the replies at the bottom, I’m not sure why they weren’t visible before. I am glad that I see them now. I was beginning to feel like nobody was reading them. 🙂
Ken