Digital technology has always interested me. Using Linkedin to connect with people, applying OneNote to host my learning notes and videos, and now WordPress to articulate my educational reflections. I have recently come to learn about the advantages of ePortfolios and how this digital strategy may help my learning and personal growth. Sharing and displaying … More ePortfolios

The students that attend our skilled trade programs are generally non-traditional or are recently unemployed seeking a new career in the skilled trades. They are multi-generational with students that reside in my generation of Baby Boomers to the newest onset of Generation Z students. Together with the Millennials and Generation Y, these non-traditional students seek … More Learning Theories and Online Learning Applications for the Creation of my Future Online Resources

Now that I am completing my first stage of three parts for my Online/eLearning Instruction certificate, I have reflected upon three key learning areas. The first area is in regards of developing online learning to match the course learning objectives. This would be not different than face-2-face learning. The first point leads to my second … More My Key Areas of Learning in 4150

Over the last two years, I have read and applied about a dozen books related to the education of education. More specifically related to adult education- andragogy. I’ve co-authored a chapter in a published book. That led to a book signing at Chapters bookstore and media multiple media interviews. I waited for Oprah to call … More My Favourite Educational Books

Teachers are not only busy while they deliver class, but they are also equally busy outside of the classroom. There are grades to be entered into the computer system, paper to add into the photocopier, and materials to locate for classroom demonstrations. Some educators have the luxury of working along with a teacher’s aide. TA … More Where’s the Aide in Instructional Strategy?

While researching for an upcoming assignment I stumbled across a very intriguing TED Talk speaker by the name of Sugata Mitra. His talk was called Kids Can Teach Themselves. The video is available below.  Even though the talk focused on kids, I found that some of his research can also be applied to adult education.  … More Eliminating the I Don’t Know Computers Excuse