Learning4Content/Workshops/Online schedule/eL4C27/Introductions

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Nellie Deutsch
My name is Nellie (Muller) Deutsch. My formal educational background is varied but my informal studies are even more so. I have a BA in English literature and linguistics, an MA in education specializing in curriculum and technology, and am currently completing a doctoral program in educational leadership specializing in curriculum and instruction at the University of Phoenix online. I have been teaching English as a foreign language for over 30 years and integrating technology into the ESL/EFL classroom since the 1990s. I have been involved in international collaborative projects and WebQuests via Moodle for the past 5 years. My first website, Nellie's English Projects was an experiment that evolved from a WebQuest and started me off as a webmistress in the days of html before web 2.0 tools. I facilitate online (Blended and full) and face-to-face workshops on how to use Wikieducator as a collaborative tool to improve instruction and learning and conduct online workshops and conferences. I also moderate live online workshops for Electronic Village Online which is a project of TESOL's CALL Interest Section, storytelling and cultures, and integration of technology and web 2.0 tools into the classroom on WiZiQ.

I am passionate about learning and am currently completing my doctoral studies in educational leadership specializing in curriculum,and instruction online at the University of Phoenix and writing my dissertation. I am researching blended learning and instructor use of technology in higher education. In my spare time, I mentor educators on how to integrate web 2.0 tools for instruction and learning. I would like to see e-learning available and free worldwide.

I am interested in collaborative and engaged learning, social networking, philosophy, mindfulness meditation practice, the Alexander Technique, art, writing and poetry. I am looking forward to collaborating with other educators on the best ways to integrate technological tools in order to facilitate and improve instruction and learning.

Please feel free to contact me by [mailto:nellie.muller.deutsch@gmail.com email]

Gita Mathur
My name is Dr. Gita Mathur. I am Associate Professor of Botany at Gargi College, University of Delhi, India.I have been a Botany teacher for more than 25 years. I am a trained Botanist, but over time my interests have diversified to issues related to environment, science education and innovations in teaching methodologies. I strongly believe in free access to educational content and in collaborative learning not only among peers but also between a student and a teacher. Besides my academic responsibilities, I spend a lot of time working on innovations in teaching Botany including designing experiments which can be done with minimum facilities. I am very fond of photography, especially close-ups of plants and flowers. I like colours and understand their role in production of visuals for teaching. The importance of good photographs, diagrams and images in teaching is what I work towards. Please feel free to [mailto:gita.mathur@gmail.com Email me]

=Participants= Dear Participants, please add a welcome note to the participants here and on their user pages later on. Thank you. --Gita Mathur 17:12, 1 June 2009 (UTC)--Nellie Deutsch 19:50, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

ALLISON SARJEANT
Hi all I am happy to be with you again, rather following you again. I am learning just a bit more each time and hope to be able to take someone through the registration and sandbox soon enough. I feel inspired by the great profiles of all of you.I am going to try out wiki features on some of the other fora I use,so you will be hearing more soon. Thank you.--Allison Sarjeant 21:39, 5 June 2009 (UTC)  
 * Hi Allison, we are happy to welcome you to this workshop. I would like to suggest that you may work on organising your user page under headings to make it easy to navigate. You are doing very well and we hope that you will make contributions to the contents soon. Warm wishes.--Gita Mathur 02:55, 6 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Hello Allison and welcome to the workshop. Please let me know how I can be of help. Thank you. --Nellie Deutsch 04:21, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Paul Potaka
This is Paul Potaka, Principal of Nelson Central Primary School in Nelson, New Zealand.

I couldn't find the edit button but managed back door entry to get this text up. Perhaps some-one can tell me where the edit button at the top of the page is because it's not showing on my screen.  
 * Paul, As I mentioned on the message you added to the feedback page, you need to be in edit mode. You will only see the "edit" mode if you are logged in. Let me know if this helps. Thank you. --Nellie Deutsch 21:19, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

Ronald Omutujju
This is Omutujju Ronald teaching Physics and Mathematics at Our Lady of Good Consel S.S.S.,Gayaza. Where I am also the Director Of Studies, I am very interested in sharing and seeing how computers can simplify many complex ideas into reality. Highly appreciates the idea of a wiki.    --Nellie Deutsch 12:40, 3 June 2009 (UTC) 
 * Welcome Ronald to this community. Hope you will enjoy adding useful content to the WikiEducator.--Gita Mathur 16:56, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Ronald. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on.

Ronald Ddungu
I am Ronald Ddungu a teacher of Mathematics and Physics in Uganda. I have been teaching for the last 12 years at an only girls school where I now happen to be a Deputy Principal. My highest qualification is a Master of Arts in Educational management and I am also enrolled at the London South Bank University for an M.Sc. in Education for Sustainability. I have no formal training in using computers but I focus on using technology within the classroom. I hope to find time to attend on all the 10 days because I really love to explore the wiki ability in transforming our education system in Uganda.    
 * Welcome Ronald. I hope you will be actively participating on the Feedback and Discussion pages of this workshop.--Gita Mathur 03:06, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Ronald. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:40, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Hello Ronald, How advanced is ICTs in education in Uganda? Is it challenging to motivate colleagues to get on board with the technology? I am interested in what works for you. Best wishes for completing the programme.--Allison Sarjeant 20:26, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Richard Solomon
Hello Participants,

I am a retired clinical education professor from the University of Maryland at College Park (UMCP) were I served as Coordinator of Professional Development Schools. As coordinator of this initiative I was responsible for the training of undergraduates to become teachers, and graduate students to become instructional leaders in the schools that partnered with us. After retiring from UMCP I was invited to serve as an adjunct professor at two Jewish higher education teaching institutions: Baltimore Hebrew University, Baltimore, MD and Gratz College, Melrose Park, Pennsylvania. At the present time I'm devoting my professional life to the improvement of Jewish education. Toward that end, I have started a blog which focuses on mentoring Jewish students and teachers. If you wish, you can find that blog web address at this location: http://richarddsolomonsblog.blogspot.com/ I have joined this workshop to learn more about the application of technology to Jewish education.

How do I download my picture as done by Ronald Ddungu? RDS

 
 * Hello . Welcome to the workshop. Please add your user name above and signatures below your Introduction. See the top of this page for signature link. You can see the syntax used by others for adding picture or just wait till we do it in a few days --Gita Mathur 04:13, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Richard. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:40, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Vukasin B. Vasic
I am an ICT teacher at Nada Dimic School of Economics in Zemun, Serbia. My highest qualification is a Master of Science in International Economics. At the present time I'm very interested in eLearning, cooperation and collaboration among teachers.   <Font color="purple"> </Font color="purple">
 * Hi Vukasin, welcome here. I am looking forward to reading your contributions to our Teacher Collaboration Forum. I am adding a link to that at the bottom of your user page. --Gita Mathur 02:58, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Vukasin. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:41, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Yoon Sook Jhee
I am Yoon Sook Jhee. I am from Malaysia. Currently, I am pursuing M.Ed (TESL) at Sultan Idris University of Education, Malaysia. I'm also a part time tutor, teaching Communicative English. I am interested in the application of ICT in education, especially in rural areas. Nice to meet you here.--Yoon 13:43, 1 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Hello Yoon. Welcome to the workshop. Please add your user name above and signatures below your Introduction. See the top of this page for signature link. --Gita Mathur 04:12, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Yoon. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:42, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Verónica de la Encina
Hello, I am Verónica. I am from Argentina and I have been a teacher of English for 20 years. I am a teacher trainer. I am a tutor and materials designer for online courses.I am co-director of Language Way, a virtual school where we teach English and Spanish through online courses and Skype lessons. Nice to meet you all. Read you around,

Verónica


 * Welcome Veronica. With your experience with online teaching I look forward to reading your contributions on WikiEducator. Warm wishes.--Gita Mathur 11:08, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Veronica. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:42, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Hi Veronica, My teaching areas have been Spanish and French. I am now in admin but I still take a class. I think we will have something to share with each other soon. Keep up the good work.--Allison Sarjeant 20:21, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Laxmi
My name is Laxmi, I am a student of M.Sc. Botany from Delhi University, I like to learn from different people and I am very happy to join this workshop.
 * Dear Laxmi, welcome to this workshop. Your dedication towards learning is a great asset for any learner. Hope to have your active participation here.--Gita Mathur 12:49, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Laxmi. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:43, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Deepa Balagopal
A warm 'namaste' to all. Iam Deepa Balagopal and I am a student of Botany at Gargi College, Delhi University. I enjoy learning new skills and am glad to be a part of this workshop. Botany has interested me since childhood and I attribute my ability to appreciate and enjoy nature to this subject. Quest for knowledge being incessant, collaborative learning keeps alive the interest of the knowledge seeker and instils a sense of responsibility, to stay updated, in the knowledge provider. I think free knowledge sharing is a win-win situation for all. <font Color="green"> </font Color="green">
 * Welcome Dear Deepa. It is a pleasure to read about your views here. I hope you will add to the strong growing group of Botany at Wikieducator.--Gita Mathur 14:06, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Deepa. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:43, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Sita Lakshmi
I am Sita Lakshmi, a masters student of Environmental Studies from TERI University, India. Before this I pursued Botany Honours from Gargi College, University of Delhi, India. I am a budding environmentalist interested to contribute in saving our planet. I am also keen to learn new skills and hence am here in this workshop which is an amazing opportunity that came my way due to the continual support of my mentor at Gargi College.

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 * Welcome Dear Sita Lakshmi. I am very happy to see that you are interested in contributing towards environmental issues. I would love to read about your views here.--Gita Mathur 16:41, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Sita. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:43, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Brian Fahey
Hello to all. I am a teacher at Wilmington Friends School, in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. I have been teaching here for 24 years, and I have taught from 1st grade through 12th grade. I am currently teaching fifth grade social studies and english. I am interested in Wiki as a way to learn, share, and find new ways to integrate technology into my classroom.

Brian Fahey


 * Hello Brian. I am also interested in finding new ways of introducing technology into teaching and hence assure you that WikiEducator is the right place for it. I am sure you will make valuable contributions with your wide experience. Warm wishes.--Gita Mathur 16:50, 1 June 2009 (UTC)
 * A warm welcome, Brian. Please feel free to contact me for help during the workshop and later on. --Nellie Deutsch 12:43, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Prince M. Obiri-Mainoo
Hello Everyone,

My name is Prince M. Obiri-Mainoo. I have a B.A in Political Science and History from the University of Ghana and a Masters degree in Technology in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

I have been an Instructional Technology teacher in K-12 schools and a computer literacy instructor for adults in the Worcester County in the U.S. for several years.

I am originally from Ghana but I now live in the United States. My goal is to help immigrants, especially the recent ones who are transitioning into a new way of life in the United States and also those in mainland Africa benefit from the many opportunities the country offers to both old and young especially in education, health and business.

I therefore see myself as a "continental bridge" over the Atlantic whereby teachers and students on each side of the ocean could collaborate with each other through the power of the Internet and emerging technologies. This is why I am passionate about learning all that WikiEducator has to offer towards the realization of my goal.

As the Founder and Executive Director of National Africa Foundation and also a training administrator of the Pentecost Leadership Training Institute, I plan to use these as learning platforms to all who would want to learn and benefit from WikiEducator and OERs.
 * Hello, Prince. Nice to know we share common online learning environments like SCoPE and WiZiQ.--Nellie Deutsch 03:59, 3 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Hi Nellie, yes I see you a lot on SCoPE and of late on WiZiQ too. Thanks for your passion and your leadership. Hopefully, we would meet on some more fora in the coming weeks and months! Prince!!


 * Well, Prince, that leaves the Storytelling & Cultures ning where you can share your country's culture via storytelling.--Nellie Deutsch 12:37, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Amanpreet kaur
Myself Amanpreet Kaur. I'm doin BSC.(HONS) in zoology from Gargi College, Delhi University. And i'm lovin it :-) Whats better than to be in touch with GOD's ultimate creation.... "NATURE". The reason why i took the subject is that i'm keen to know about living organisms, animals, about human beings.... how their body works so perfectly that they still rule all the machines invented till date. I joined wikieducator so that i could be in contact with some highly educated and guiding people who would make my range of vision more wider... n my mind more wiser. i would like to thank the creators for giving us this opportunity :-) and i m looking forward to get soooo many of my doubts cleared on wikieducator. <Font color="Green"> </Font color="Green"> <Font color="Red">
 * Welcome Amanpreet. I am sure you will learn as well as contribute to this forum. Warm wishes.--Gita Mathur 11:13, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you so much ma'm. :-)--Amanpreet kaur 11:28, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

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 * A warm welcome, Amanpreet. --Nellie Deutsch 12:38, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you ma'm. Its my pleasure to be a part of wikieducator. --Amanpreet kaur 14:03, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

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