Welcome!
Who am I?
I am a college professor and author, with a PhD in Sociology. My book, From Slave Girls to Salvation, was published by UBC Press in 2016. I am currently on study leave from Okanagan College to complete my Masters of Education Technology program at UBC in May 2023. When I am not studying or teaching, I usually have my hands in clay.
This site hosts my ePortfolio. As a college professor who was forced to move my teaching online during the COVID-19 lockdown, my approach was piecemeal at best. Despite having used technology in my teaching, I was overwhelmed and unsure how to take such a drastic step. I began to question whether I had the skill and knowledge to teach effectively with technology. I decided to take a Masters of Education Technology program in order to learn more about the role of technology in learning.
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Although I was intimidated and fearful, what I learned has changed how I see and use technology. My ePortfolio is my way of sharing some of that journey out of fear with you. Here you will find reflections on my journey, some artifacts I created during my Master's program, and some important lessons I learned along the way. While the content is focused on education and technology, I have chosen to tell my story through the metaphor of pottery.
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Who am I as a Maker?
To find out more about me as a maker (a potter) watch this introductory video I created for ETEC 565S: Makerspace and Inclusive Implementation!
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