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Jenni Parker, BA(T&D)
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Today is: 8, November 2009...another exciting day in my life!
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| Website: | JenMar Services | ||
| Employer: | Edith Cowan University | ||
| Occupation: | eLearning course development & facilitation | ||
| Other roles: | Training & Development Consultant, JenMar Services | ||
| Country: | Australia | ||
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Welcome to jennip's user page
This course (page) will provide you with a brief overview of my profile, pastimes and passions. By the end of this course (ie: reading this page) you should be able to...
- explain a little about me using a Who, What, When, Where, How and Why framework.
If you have any questions please ask!
Contents |
Who am I?
Hello, my name is Jenni Parker and I live in Perth, Western Australia. I was born in Sydney, NSW and grew up in the outer western suburbs. I moved to Perth in 1982 and except for 3 years when I lived and worked overseas (refer to When & Where), I've been here ever since and I love it!
A few random facts about myself
- I have a hand made car. It is a JBA kit car and it looks similar to the 1939 Jaguar. My partner, Mark built it for my 40th birthday
- I grew up in a family of 3 boys and 1 girl (me) so I'm a bit of a "Tom Boy" (and a bit spoilt)
- My Mother died last year and I miss her deeply Patricia Parker wiki
- I can fly like a bird on the flying trapeze. You can learn the most amazing things at Club Med! But then again I might have learnt it at an earlier age?
- I love to dance. I studied for years when I was a child and into adult hood. I don't do it so much now but I still love it!
- My dive buddy was attacked by a white pointer shark and we all lived to tell the tale!
 1 - My JBA, myself, Aunty Hazel & my Dad |
 2 - My brothers and I |
 3 - My Mother and I |
 4 - Me flying like a bird |
 4 - Me flying like a bird again a few years later |
 4 - ...making the catch |
 4 - ...returned to the trapeze |
 5 - Ballet |
 5 - Tap dancing |
 5 - Jazz ballet |
 6 - Bernie, my dive buddy |
 6 - The white pointer shark that bit Bernie |
What do I do?
- I have my own Training and Development business - JenMar Services, however since 2004 I have been semi re-tired. I have been working 2-3 days per week doing various contracts for government departments. My last contract finished in Sep 2007 and I have had a year off work. I have spent my time studying (Masters in Professional Communication: Multimedia - only 3 units to go) and playing in my garden which has been very pleasant!
- I have recently accepted an offer from Edith Cowan University (ECU) to re-write an online course about Workplace Learning. This course is an optional unit in the BA in Business (for either a major or minor degree). I also hope to facilitate this online unit which commences at the end of February 2009.
When & Where have I worked?
- 2006 to 2007 - The Department for Community Development (DCD). Learning & Development Consultant (part-time) CSTC eEnablement Project
- 2004 to 2006 - WestOne Services. Senior Project Officer (part-time contracts in K-12 Learning Resourses and Corporate Communications)
- 1999 to 2004 - JenMar Services (full-time). Major contracts:
- Centre for Business Solutions (CBS a division of Central TAFE)
- ATI-Mirage (a Registered Training Organisation)
- Water Corporation (Kelmscott Branch)
- REIWA Learning (Real Estate Industry Professional Development)
- 1987 to 1999 - Club Mediterranee. WA State Manager (Sales and Marketing)
- 1984 to 1986 - Club Mediterranee Villages (various locations). Responsable a la banque.
- Dec 1985 to May 1986 - Senegal, West Africa (Beaches, dessert & boab trees just like Perth!)
- Feb 1985 to Nov 1985 - The Maldive Islands (Paradise!)
- Sep 1984 to Feb 1985 - Noumea, New Caledonia (Where I started to pick up a few words of French!)
- 1978 to 1983 - Various Hotels and Motels in Sydney, Bathurst and Perth. Front Office Reception.
How do I spend my leisure time?
- Reading. My favourite relaxation. Yes I read lots of training stuff, but to relax I enjoy nothing better than to read a good murder mystery and a glass of red wine. Patricia Cornwell, John Crais, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Jeffrey Archer - I've read them all. Recommendations for other good authors gratefully accepted!
- Scuba Diving. My very favourite activity. I have been diving for over 20 years. Perth is on the Indian ocean and there are lots of local dive spots. Rottnest is good but our favourite is City Beach Reef. I have dived in the Maldive Islands (my favourite), Tahiti and The Barrier Reef. In December I will dive on the HMAS Brisbane in Queensland with my brother and his 2 sons.
- Family History. For many years I had assisted my Mother researching our family tree. She did the research and I published it online so other family members could access it. Since she passed away last year I have taken over the entire project. This has "connected" me to existing family members who are also researching their branches of our tree and new family members as they discover the web site.
- Leadlighting. I recently did a leadlight glass course so that I can make new windows for our house. Our home currently has zinclight windows which are about 80 years old and falling apart. So as part of our renovations I will be making 9 leadlight windows. 1 done....8 to go! See my Projects Page for photos and details.
- Gardening. Not usually one of my favourite pastimes...I must be mellowing as I am enjoying pottering around in our new backyard. Just renovated - see projects page for more info if you are interested!
My Projects
My Projects is where you will find more information about my personal interests
Why did I join WikiEducators?
To connect, learn, share and help.
Topics I'm interested in
- eLearning
- Workplace Learning
- Human Resource Management - Training & Development
- Web 2.0 Tools
- Competency based training and assessment
Projects I am contributing to
- MHRM- Training & Development Module
My eTips
My eTips are quick electronic tips that I would like to share with others
My Sandbox
My sandbox is where I play and learn about wikiEducator and it's tools.
You are welcome to come and play with me!
My Blogs
My Blogs.
I have a number of blogs however they can all be accessed through this link. I have added an "Introduction" voiceThread to my CCK08 Discovery blog. If you visit this blog I would really appreciate it if you would leave a comment and introduce yourself. It's lonely in there by myself!
My Toolbox
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