Let’s get the party started!!

Hello other ETEC 533ers,

My apologies for the late entry, as I was en route coming back from holidays in BC yesterday.

Skiing @ Revelstoke

Picturesque view from our cabin on the lake

I live in Airdrie, Alberta with my husband and 2 teenager children. I am a busy “taxi mom”; between hockey, track and teenager social outings! My teacher career has made it possible to participate in 3 teacher exchanges (2009, 2012, 2014) to Australia. We also took advantage of this opportunity and in 2012 we travelled the world for 6 months.

I have worked for Rocky View Schools for 18 years (already that long?!). I have mainly taught at the elementary level, but currently looking into teaching higher grades. I have taken the following ETEC courses, 500, 565A, 512, 511, 531, 565M. This semester I am simultaneously taking ETEC 533, 510 and 580 (self-directed project). My project is to work collaboratively with RVS to help students (K-12) be safe, confident explorers of the online world by integrating formal and informal learning environments. Most of my ETEC classes have provided me with exceptional resources and discussions on this topic and I have no doubt this class will be very beneficial for further research. I am also involved in a School Division Community of Practice on STEAM, which explores different technological integration. I have noticed some familiar names/faces in the introductions and looking forward to working with everyone.