It's the start of a new term, and with that comes new students and new adventures. What's particularly new for me this term, is that I am teaching solely online. While I generally have a balance of face-to-face and online instruction, this term I will be connecting with my students only in the virtual world.
The students that I have this term are in the online teacher training courses offered through the University of Oregon's eLearning Program, which I feel incredibly fortunate to be a part of. This program is housed in the Department of Linguistics' American English Institute. I'm instructing "Building Teaching Skills through the Interactive Web" (Webskills), as well as "Practical Applications of Listening and Speaking Skills" (PALSS). Both courses are top-notch and the participants are enthusiastic about the opportunity to participate in them.
The participants are embarking on a new adventure, being in an online course with other English language teachers from all over the world. Their excitement and dedication to these courses makes my job as facilitator a true pleasure. Being able to connect with educators worldwide is always an opportunity I am ready and willing to sieze.
I'm a passionate learner and learning from and with teachers from around the globe is one of my favorite adventures!
Hello Courtney!
ReplyDeleteOne of the excited and dedicated participants just saying hello and thank you for the warm welcome
Hi Courney,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to thank for all you're doing for teachers worldwide. I particularly feel blessed for I've had the opportunity to be part of the PALSS course. Blessings!
Hi Courtney,
ReplyDeleteI believe your life is going to be blessed for all the keys you have given teachers around the world. Having been given such constructive feedback on our assignments and discussions whenever needed, I will never forget you and all my classmates. I bet you are worth winning the Noble Prize of the best teacher of the year. I don't mean to flatter but you deserve the best.
Thanks
Waseem Z.