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Why Me?

Why Me?. Or 10 Minutes of Experience, Teaching, Innovation, and Passion. Agenda. Experience and Background Education and Educational Philosophy Applied and Problem-Based Learning Learning Environments and Outcomes Why Me? Conclusion Questions?. Experience and Background.

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Why Me?

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  1. Why Me? Or 10 Minutes of Experience, Teaching, Innovation, and Passion

  2. Agenda • Experience and Background • Education and Educational Philosophy • Applied and Problem-Based Learning • Learning Environments and Outcomes • Why Me? • Conclusion • Questions?

  3. Experience and Background • 30 years experience as an adult educator • Customized training in public and private sectors • Expertise in computer software, hardware and networking • Expertise in OOA&D, n-tier development, application deployment • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Visual Basic • Developer and administrator of relational databases • Strong Web development skills

  4. Education and Educational Philosophy • BSc (Biology and Chemistry) • BEd (Secondary Education) • MEd (Adult Training and Education) • AIT – ITI • Educational Philosophy – Situational on a Behaviourist ↔ Constructivist continuum • Strong believer in Cognitive Apprenticeship

  5. Applied and Problem-Based Learning • Applied learning more effective for adult learning • More cost effective and goal-oriented for learners • Allows for more practical input and application • PBL proven to result in more effective adult learning • Provides focus and clear outcomes • Allows for innovative learning environments

  6. Learning Environments and Outcomes • Single most important component of successful adult learning is the learning environment • Demonstrated expertise in recognizing and developing effective learning environments based on learners and learning outcomes • Learning outcomes are the aim – creating the proper environment key to success • Ensuring adult learners take responsibility for their learning is key • Learning should be experiential

  7. Why Me? • Most complete combination of background, qualifications, and experience • Proven results in a wide variety of learning environments • Passion for learning and education • Dedicated to learner success

  8. Conclusion • 30 Years experience • Proven track record • Graduate level research into PBL and CBA • Passion for learning • Belief in applied learning and its outcomes • MEd Portfolio online at - http://web1hfx.iti.com/medportfolio/

  9. Questions?

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