Intro to blogging

Hi All;


I have never blogged before! This feels like a open style diary of my thoughts to the e-world! Well here goes! 


My name is Ellen and I am a Certified Dental Assistant and work at VCC. My interests are learning how to weave and cooking. 


The reason I started a blog was because of the course I am taking with Vancouver Community College-4150 Principles and Processes of eLearning. 


I have always been inspired by the teachers, instructors and mentors who have been dynamic. I am hoping to learn some online techniques and understand the process of learning online. I have finished the textbook: Conrad, R & Donaldson, J.A (2011). Engaging the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass

This book has thoughtful insights. It starts with engaging learners down to the commitment of the students and the role the instructor has to play in creating an online community! 


Here are a couple of links to VCC's School of Instructor eLearning site and SIE Facebook page.

http://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/program-areas/instructor-and-teacher-training/certificate-in-onlineelearning-instruction/

https://www.facebook.com/VCCSchoolOfInstructorEducation


Thanks, e