Hello there everyone! My name is Amber and this is my first semester in the MET program. I’ve been teaching for the past seven years all over the world and having worked in different countries and curriculums, I have seen the disparity in the quality of education overseas. I believe that technology will be the power that levels the playing field, giving everyone equal opportunity to the high quality education they will need to follow their dreams. I want to be a part of this and the MET program has the potential of giving me the knowledge and skills I will need to get involved.
So now I’m back in Vancouver and grateful to live here in what I consider to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. I spend every free minute out in nature hiking, biking, jogging, and basically enjoying the great outdoors. I’m hoping that next year I will have been able to save enough money to take off and finish this program while riding my bike around the US and really putting online education to the test. But really, who knows what the next year will bring?
Hi Amber, it is nice to meet you. Welcome to the MET family. I agree that technology is a key to the 21st classroom and student. I look forward to learning with you. Dale
Welcome to MET! I am sure that you will be pleasantly surprised, not only at your biking experience that you have planned, but also your experience with all of us! Best of luck this term!
Hi Amber, where were you teaching? It sounds like a fascinating seven years! Cheers, Jen
Thank you! I look forward to collaboration with like minded people 🙂
In Korea and the Middle East. I loved it but I’m far from done. I find that there are more opportunities abroad if you don’t mind traveling.
Thank you! I am so excited to get to know people who are interested in the same thing and the dialogue we will have!
Hi Amber, I taught in both Korea and the MIddle east as well! Where did you teach in Korea? What about the mid-east? I’d love to share experiences.
Nice to meet you!
Brendan
Hi Brendan,
Very cool! I taught in Anyang, Korea and in both Abu Dhabi and Ras al Khaimah, UAE. How about yourself? I would love to hear some of your stories. I know I have a lot myself.
Nice to meet you too!
Amber
Hi Amber,
Nice to meet you. I too share your feeling that technology has the ability to level the playing and learning field. Looking to do most of my work on my iPad.
Cheers,
Kevin