I have been an elementary teacher for the past 15 years. My Master’s degree is from George Fox University, and Bachelor’s from PSU. I have also taken many courses through the graduate education program at PSU over the past 10 years. Currently I teach the 4th grade at Chehalem Elementary in Beaverton. I have been at this school and with the Beaverton School District for the past 11 years.
E-learning is something that has really peaked my interest. My reason for taking this class (and hopefully eventually attaining the E-learning certificate) is twofold. First of all, I work in a school where many children are in poverty and/or ESL, and I feel that it is important to introduce my students to technology and web resources as much as possible. They do not have the same access to these resources as even an average middle class child might. I want to learn more myself about Elearning in an effort to help them. I have worked to try to incorporate technology into my classroom instruction as much as possible, and I find it an incredibly engaging way to teach. However, I need to learn more about current practices.
In addition, I am taking this course because of my personal interest in teaching at the college level. I’d like to be involved in higher education eventually as well as education reform. I may take a leave in the next year or so, and would like to explore the opportunities in teaching online courses that may be available to me.
I am really looking forward to E-learning.
1 comment:
I think Beaverton SD takes the prize for number of students this quarter. I applaud you Monica for your desire to teach online particularly given your experience f-t-f with students. I have enjoyed the experience of teaching this class for PSU. I will welcome your insights as we progress through the content.
Regards,
Dennis
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