Hi, everyone!
I’m Sarah. This is my 5th (and final!) course in my graduate certificate program. I won’t be flying to BC in the spring for graduation, but I’ll hum the graduation march when I open my certificate in the mail.
I have a little 1.5-year-old girl, and a great husband who works in higher education. I’m a trained teacher who “fell” into the world of educational publishing after graduating from teachers’ college and have been there ever since. I now manage the production of our suite of K-12 digital products.
My reasons for taking this course are two-fold; one, because the course I wanted to take this semester was full (perhaps I should have prefaced this post with a warning: I offer no-holds-barred honesty!), and two, because I desperately wanted a practical course to finish off my certificate. I always felt a bit out of the loop when taking my other courses because I work in business and not education! While the core courses of the program offered me lots of insight into research on eLearning on a large scale I haven’t yet been given the opportunity to explore the actual design of an eLearning (or any type of learning) product from a money-making standpoint. Although this is actually part of my job we so often fall into the habit of sticking with what’s safe, and that is what I’ve done! This course will definitely push me to try something new.
I love baking, reading (currently obsessed with Game of Thrones), and coaching a synchronized swimming team in my community.
I look forward to working with you all over the next few months.
All the best!
Sarah
Hi Sarah,
I am also from Ontario, the Ottawa area.
I also am taking this course for its the practical nature and exposure to the design of eLearning from a business standpoint. Some of the other courses were very theoretical, not what you expect when learning about technology in particular.
I would be interested to the hear about some of the digital products you manage for K-12, I teach grade 7 and am always looking for new and exciting ways to reach our digital age learners.
Coaching synchronized swimming must also be quite a challenge with the little one at home, I imagine it would be quite rewarding though.
Look forward to working with you, and congrats on almost finishing your certificate.
Evan
Hey Sarah,
If I think back to my first five courses, they were very heavy on the “E” and less so on the “T” of MET. I remember being glad to have them, especially considering how long it had been since I’d been in school. However, my last few courses have really brought everything together; going beyond theory and getting much more practical. I’m really looking forward to these last two courses to continue the trend.
On a side note, which class were you trying to get into this term?
John
Hi Sarah. It is nice to meet you and congratulations on completing your certificate. I look forward to learning with you. Dale
Congratulations on the completion of your certificate! Definitely a wonderful feeling. I look forward to seeing you perspective on topics discussed this term! Enjoy yourself!
Hi Sarah, I’m also in the certificate program, but think I will transfer into the masters. I too worked at an educational publishing company who, at the time, was just getting into the world of digital. I’d be super keen to hear more about the products you manage. Cheers, Jen
Sarie!
Finally we get to be in a course together, which I feel very fortunate for.
I may not be making it out for graduation in the Spring either due to timing and saving for the wedding, but maybe we can meet up and have our own graduation ceremony? I’m due to visit out that way again soon anyways. Or we can do the halfway TO thing?
Dani
Dani – It’s great we’re finally in the same course! Are you doing the full MET or the certificate?
I’m doing the full MET. Course 7 and 8 this term, 9 and 10 next then I’m done!
Hello Sarah! It’s a pleasure to see your name again. I believe last time we worked together, you were waiting for your baby to arrive – time flies, eh! I agree with your assessment of the course that it will be interesting to consider ET from a business standpoint this term.
Hi Sarah,
Nice to meet you – am also hooked with Game of Thrones. Looking forward to working with you as I also believe this course will push me to try new things.
Cheers,
Kevin