{"id":38,"date":"2013-09-27T04:39:22","date_gmt":"2013-09-27T11:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ventureforth\/?p=38"},"modified":"2013-09-28T00:16:41","modified_gmt":"2013-09-28T07:16:41","slug":"ice-breakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ventureforth\/2013\/09\/27\/ice-breakers\/","title":{"rendered":"ice breakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saying gidday to some classmates was where my etec522 experience began. Let&#8217;s see some examples.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Here is a conversation with Danielle from Ontario:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hi Everyone! My name is Danielle and I live in London, Ontario, or as I often call it, Little London (although its not that little). I am a business teacher, currently teaching accounting at a rural school, and am excited to learn more about different ventures to take that knowledge back to the classroom. I [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/jiorns\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">jiorns<\/a> <abbr title=\"2013-09-05T22:32:38Z\">8:32 am <em>on<\/em> September 6, 2013<\/abbr><\/p>\n<p>Hi Dani,<\/p>\n<p>All the best with your schedule. Two MET courses on top of work is a challenge, that\u2019s for sure!<br \/>\nJanette<\/p>\n<p>**********<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Here is a conversation with Terri:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hello -My name is Terri, and this is my ninth course in the MET Program. My professional background includes dietetics, technical writing, courseware development, instructional design, IT project management as well as business analysis. I currently work for a large software firm that allows me to dabble in all of the above, except dietetics of course! My interests center around virtual live classroom and e-learning initiatives. I especially enjoy the challenges and rewards of working on virtual teams dispersed across time zones. When I\u2019m not working, you\u2019ll generally find me enjoying the outdoors on the North Shore Mountains although I\u2019d love to hike up Mount Cheam (Chilliwack) pictured below. As well, this fall I\u2019m planning on taking up kayaking. Anyone have any suggestions for taking up this activity? Reading through the bios I\u2019m thrilled to see that once again we\u2019re a highly diversified group. I look forward to learning with you. \u2013 Terri<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/jiorns\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">jiorns<\/a> <span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-27T10:12:33Z\">8:12 pm <em>on<\/em> September 27, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hi Terri,<br \/>\nWhat ever happened to that band Chilliwack? I heard them in Calgary when I lived there and thought they were fab (long time ago now!). Great to hear of your diverse professional background. I work as an instructional designer and courseware developer in Australia. In various sectors, but not yet software. Are you designing learning for clients or employees?<br \/>\nJanette<\/p>\n<p>**********<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Here is a conversation with David Jackson:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em>What part of being North is so attractive to me you might ask. Well \u2026it\u2019s living in the superlative! The further North the more pristine, wild and invigorating. It\u2019s just so cooool\u2026(-40) and the people are so interesting. So I have been busy preparing. My car has been very unreliable, so I had to get [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom_of_entry\">\n<h4><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/jiorns\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">jiorns<\/a> <span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-27T10:00:15Z\">8:00 pm <em>on<\/em> September 27, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hi David<\/p>\n<div class=\"commentcontent\">Now that a few weeks have passed, how are you enjoying the wild northern frontier?<\/div>\n<div class=\"commentcontent\">Would be great to see some photos when you have a chance to post some and hear the adventures you are having.<\/div>\n<div class=\"commentcontent\">&#8211; Janette<\/div>\n<p>**********<\/p>\n<div><em><strong>Here is my introduction and responses from peers:<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"post-title\"><span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-05T07:34:23Z\">5:34 pm <em>on<\/em> September 5, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"bottom_of_entry\">\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m on my 6th MET course \u2026 writing you from Australia where I live. I am really keen to explore Word Press and maybe one of the assignment topics will let me dabble on my own project? (let\u2019s see). Great to be here with you guys and look forward to chatting more soon. &#8211; Janette<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/jkhanson\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">jkhanson<\/a> <span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-05T18:14:16Z\">4:14 am <em>on<\/em> September 6, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"commentlist inlinecomments\">\n<li class=\"comment byuser comment-author-jkhanson even thread-even depth-1\" id=\"comment-120\">\n<div class=\"commentcontent comment-edit\" id=\"commentcontent-120\" title=\"\">\n<p>Hi Janette, I used to be your neighbour down south. My first 2 MET courses were done on NZ time. Where do you live? I\u2019m back in Vancouver now. Looking forward to working with you this term. Cheers, Jen<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/milenab\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">milenab<\/a> <span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-05T19:49:20Z\">5:49 am <em>on<\/em> September 6, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comment byuser comment-author-milenab odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\" id=\"comment-127\">\n<div class=\"commentcontent comment-edit\" id=\"commentcontent-127\" title=\"\">\n<p>Australia! A place on must must-see travel list.<br \/>\nGreat to meet you,<br \/>\nMilena <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" alt=\":)\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec522sept13\/wp-includes\/images\/smilies\/icon_smile.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comment byuser comment-author-jiorns bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1\" id=\"comment-136\">\n<h4><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/jiorns\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">jiorns<\/a> <span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-05T22:38:04Z\">8:38 am <em>on<\/em> September 6, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"commentcontent comment-edit\" id=\"commentcontent-136\" title=\"\">\n<p>Jen, I am in Melbourne, Australia and moving to Sydney in a month\u2019s time. I am an Aucklander originally. Where were you in NZ?<br \/>\nWe are just coming into spring here.<br \/>\nJanette<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/jkhanson\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">jkhanson<\/a> <span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-06T18:01:09Z\">4:01 am <em>on<\/em> September 7, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commentcontent comment-edit\" id=\"commentcontent-202\" title=\"\">Hi Janette, We were in Christchurch at first, then Wellington for the majority of time. I love Sydney. Lucky you!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/jetz66\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">jetz66<\/a> <span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-06T01:06:27Z\">11:06 am <em>on<\/em> September 6, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span>\n<div class=\"commentcontent comment-edit\" id=\"commentcontent-156\" title=\"\">\n<p>Having a father who lived in Australia for 2 years (and who has never stopped talking about his experience..) I have always wanted to visit! Best of luck this term!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"commentlist inlinecomments\">\n<li class=\"comment byuser comment-author-brendangalexander odd alt thread-even depth-1\" id=\"comment-192\"><a class=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/members\/brendangalexander\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">brendangalexander<\/a> <span class=\"meta\"> <abbr title=\"2013-09-06T17:40:42Z\">3:40 am <em>on<\/em> September 7, 2013<\/abbr> <\/span>\n<div class=\"commentcontent comment-edit\" id=\"commentcontent-192\" title=\"\">\n<p>Hi Janette,<\/p>\n<p>Well your story checked out, as you used \u201ckeen\u201d in your first sentence. I\u2019m keen to hear your insights and look forward to getting to know you more.<\/p>\n<p>Brendan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saying gidday to some classmates was where my etec522 experience began. 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