User:Rehanna Lutchman

= My Profile =

Professional Background

 * E-Tutor with The University of the West Indies, Open Campus programme
 * Secondary School teacher in Computer Science/Information Technology
 * Former Lecturer/Tutor at The University of the West Indies, South Centre, Trinidad
 * Former Tutor/Demonstrator at The University of the West Indies, Main Campus, Trinidad

Education

 * M.Sc. in Computer Science
 * B.Sc. in Computer Science

Professional

 * Currently pursuing a Counselling Certificate in an attempt to better relate to, understand and help those I teach.
 * I enjoy learning about the new web-tools and technologies, we are still trying to grasp the depths of what the WWW has to offer.

Personal

 * 1) I enjoy Origami, and I "specialize" in miniature creations :-)
 * 2) I'm also very much involved in community/charity work, but with the philosophy of providing the tools to help yourself, not having it done for you.

Tools currently used within my classroom

 * Currently I'm experimenting with Twiducate which is a social networking site for schools. It is an alternative to using facebook (which students love) and allows for a secure setting (which I like). So far, I'm using it to:


 * 1) Post topic with objective and what accomplished in class, for those who were absent or maybe would like to a review of classes. This also helps me keep track of where each class has reached.
 * 2) Remind students about assignments
 * 3) Provide links to various websites with information
 * 4) Discuss additional topics using links or pictures

Always learning...Experimenting with other Tools

 * I am being introduced to the wiki world - creating one that is ;-) Of course using WikiEducator.

My Sandbox
/My sandbox/

My Reflection
I am attending a workshop (eL4C41) in an attempt to learn to create wikis. The workshop is well organised with helpful tutorials, which means it's easy to catch up if you miss a few days :-) The Course Facilitators, Patricia and Michael, have shown alot of encouragement and I would like to thank them for the messages and for patiently accommodating our questions.--Rehanna Lutchman 05:52, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

Feedback &amp; Notes from my WikiNeighbours

 * Dear Rehanna, Welcome to WikiEducator. We hope you will find this learning experience a fun one. Feel free to ask any questions you need help with. This is what we are here for. Warm wishes--Patricia Schlicht 19:48, 28 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Hi Rehanna - Patricia has made a start on your page! Looking forward to working with you -Michael ( Mverhaart 10:47, 29 November 2010 (UTC) )
 * Thank you Patricia and Michael for the warm welcome! Thus far I have posted in the Introductions and so far enjoying the challenge of learning to use another medium.--Rehanna Lutchman 17:30, 5 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Good to have you with us, Rehanna. Now start entering content under the relevant section headers. Don't forget, open the 'edit' mode, type your text and don't forget to SAVE your input. Otherwise you will have to start over. You are on your way to becoming a skilled WikiMaster] Warm wishes --Patricia Schlicht 18:00, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
 * It's good to do your first edit and save.. its a bit scary first time :) - Michael (Mverhaart 10:06, 8 December 2010 (UTC))
 * Yes it was when trying to introduce myself - thank goodness for the Preview button! :-)--Rehanna Lutchman 00:01, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Hi Rehanna, In order for us to certify you Wiki Apprentice Level 1 or 2, would you demonstrate on your page the skills you have learned in week 1 (bold, italic, indent, numbered and you have already used bullets). when next I come by your page, I'll be happy to certify you accordingly. Great page so far. Keep it up. Warm wishes--Patricia Schlicht 03:55, 14 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Hi Rehanna! Thanks for visiting my page. Looking forward to collaborating and sharing experiences. Best regards, --Emmanuel Nalumenya 7:18 17 December,2010 (UTC)
 * Hi Rehanna - well done on achieving Wiki Apprentice Level 2. - Michael (Mverhaart 09:14, 18 December 2010 (UTC))
 * Hi Rehanna! You're doing great work on you User page! Greetings from Finland! --Teromakotero 20:25, 23 December 2010 (UTC)

Learning4Content Courses I participated in

 * 1) 2010, December: I registered for eL4C41, a Learning4Content workshop to learn wiki skills.
 * 2) *The workshop is well organised with helpful tutorials, which means it's easy to catch up if you miss a few days :-) The Course Facilitators, Patricia and Michael, have shown alot of encouragement and I would like to thank them for the messages and for patiently accommodating our questions.--Rehanna Lutchman 05:50, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) *Thank you also. Its neat to see the progress students make in the course. Hopefully you will continut to be enthusiastic to develop your skills further. We are always available (even after the course) to help out - Michael (Mverhaart 11:14, 17 December 2010 (UTC))