Sasa Sirk
Slovenia
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1.Sasa Sirk from Slovenia
EFL teacher at Tehnièni ¹olski center
Nova Gorica
Yahoo ID: sasasirk |
I'm an EFL teacher and I
teach students of informatics at Tehnièni ¹olski center
Nova Gorica. I've joined this group because I'd like to learn how
to
introduce and effectively use e-tools and technologies in my classroom.
I
look forward to meeting you all online. |
Clare Roche
from England in Mexico
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2.Clare Roche
working in the Universidad Regional del Sureste teaching ESP and
several subjects in the Language Teaching Degree program
Yahoo ID: claremaro |
I'm originally from Liverpool, England, but I have
been living in Oaxaca, Mexico for the last 14 years..I have been teaching
for 25 years and I am currently working in the Universidad Regional
del Sureste teaching ESP and several subjects in the Language Teaching
Degree program.I am very interested in learning how to incorporate
web technology into my classes. I hope to get to know everyone as
one thing I have learned is that in teaching the more we share the
more we learn and the more effective we are in the classroom.
Take care |
Heike Philp
Germany
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3.Heike Philp
Yahoo ID: letstalkonline2003
Skype ID: letstalkonline
blog: http://www.kolabora.com/experts/heike_philp.htm
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I am German married to an Englishman and we live in
the Rhine valley near Freiburg, close to the French and the Swiss
border.
I am delighted to be able to attend this course |
Isabel Texeira
Brazil
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4.Isabel Cristina de Araújo
Teixeira
I work in a public language institute where I teach English
as a Foreign
Language to students from 9 to 40 years old
Yahoo ID: marabel73
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I got to know about Webhead through Carla Arena , who
is also taking this course. I have some experience with online collaborative
projects with iEARN (International Educational and Resource Network)
and I think this is a great opportunity to improve my knowlegde of
integrating technology in my classes and to share it with my workmates.
warmly, Isabel |
Ibrahimjon Rustamov
Tajikistan
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5.Ibrahimjon Rustamov
I teach English at secondary school in a small town called Isfara
in northern part of Tajikistan
Yahoo ID: ibrahim_rustamov
http://www.english.tj
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Salom from Tajikistan. My name is Ibrahimjon Rustamov.
You may call me "Ibrahim". I am 24. I teach English at secondary
school in a small town called Isfara in northern part of Tajikistan.
I also work as Internet Learning Center manager at school and have
experience using Internet in my teaching.
I got to know about BaW-2006 from my colleague with whom I have
studied in Critical Thinking Distance Course |
Vanya Katsarska
Bulgaria
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6.Vanya Katsarska
I teach English at
the Aviation Faculty, National Military University
Yahoo ID: vkatsarska |
I'd like to learn more about your teaching, about blended
learning and web communities. It might be fun
to learn some computer slang, too. Unfortunately my PC is rather old
and I can't have skype. However, I hope
to be a good participant in the webhead course.
Best wishes,
Vanya
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Elizabeth Hanson-Smith
USA |
7.Elizabeth Hanson-Smith
I have been teaching and learning online for several years, especially
after I retired from Calif State University in Sacramento.
Yahoo ID: ehansonsmi |
Hello world!--
I have been very interested in reading all your introductions--we
really have an amazingly international group this year in Becoming
a Webhead. How nice to find that the world is so small after all.
I am currently residing in Florida for our winter vacation--the weather
is beautiful and balmy here in the Florida Keys, and we hope to go
fishing today. I'm on dial-up, but hope to connect with DSL soon.Looking
forward to hearing more from all of you during this great course |
Sedat Akayoglu
Turkey
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8. Sedat Akayoglu
I am working as a Research Assistant at Abant Izzet Baysal University,
Bolu,
Turkey.
Yahoo ID: sakayoglu |
I am the instructor in Short Story Analysis, Introduction
to Literature and Drama in ELT courses. I am a graduate of English
Language and Literature Department, but now I studying on ELT, particularly
Computer Assisted Language Learning. I am still studying on my MA
Thesis, it is also about the synchronous CMC. I have collected my
data at Tapped In.
I joined WIAOC 2005 sessions and they were really great for me.
I am sure
that these courses will also be really nice for all of us.
It is really nice to be here with you...
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Miri Yochanna
Israel
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9. Miri Yochanna
I am currently a teacher trainer at a
college
Yahoo ID: miriyochanna |
I have been an ESL / EFL
teacher for over 16 years now. I am currently a teacher trainer at
a
college along with many other interesting projects that I am working
on in other fields of our interesting profession.
I look forward to learning a little bit more about what else we can
do
with our students. |
Miguel Mendoza
Venezuela
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10. Miguel Mendoza
I work for Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)at the school
of
librarianship.
Yahoo ID: mmendoza97 |
I've been working there for about 5 years and it's
been quite an experience. I'm also participating in a British Council
project related to the use of technology in the classroom (CALL).
I signed up for BAW2005 last year but I barely made it to the second
week…
Writing and collecting information for my thesis kept me from participating
on a regular basis in this session.
I hope I will get the most of it this time… |
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11. Marie Raye
I am a tenured lecturer at az-Zahra Univ. in the English Department
Yahoo ID: mvrahmadi |
My name is Marie and am an American
living in Iran. I am a tenured lecturer at az-Zahra Univ. in the English
Department. My friend, Susan M. had told me about the EVO and thought
it would help me get more ideas to improve my teaching. I hope to
learn about the various tools that can
be applicable to teaching language on-line to EFL students (or English
Lit
majors).
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12. Julie Vanden Bos
I'm currently an English teacher at Raffles College in Changchun,
China
Yahoo ID: julievandenbos
Web site: http://changchun.raffles-design-institute.com |
I work in the EFL department of Raffles International
College. I'm interested in
learning what types of technology are avalible, and which would be
benifical to try in my teaching situation. I'm very excited to learn
from all of you in the
group!
My experience using technology in teaching includes only a few ways
such as: Internet projects, Powerpoint presentations, and an Accelerated
Reader program.
I heard about the group from the TESOL organisation e-mails, and I've
been teaching for 4 years so far.
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13. Ridha Mejri
University of Applied Sciences in Germany
Yahoo ID: ridha3 |
I am a Business English Lecturer and
an in-company coach. I joined this group to learn more about online
as
well as e-learning.
I expect to gain more professional experiences which I could integrate
in my lectures.
I really look forward to meeting all of you
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Dennis Newson
From England in Germany
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14. Dennis Newson
I retired - fairly recently - but taught EFL in West Africa, Arabia,
Norway and Germany
Yahoo ID: dnewson2001 |
I've also been to conferences in one
or two other countries. EFL still interests me very much and I look
forward to becoming a
proper webhead. At the moment I can only ask dozens of questions!
I live in Osnabrueck, north Germany - but I'm English. |
Harvey D'Souza
in England |
15. Harvey D'Souza
my new found passion is teaching English as a second language
Yahoo ID: tarzan_1968ing |
Hello out there!
Once upon a time I used to work with wildlife in Goa , rescuing crocodiles
and snakes, till I met a senorita and migrated to England where my
new found passion is teaching English as a second language. Am particularly
fond of using drama to teach English.
What else. Was a journalist before I got into wildlife, and a chore
member of a theatre group called The Mustard Seed Art Company for
quite a few years. Would like to be a hellofa good teacher, and think
BaW will help me along ...
Muchas gracias for the oppurtunity. |
Doug Canfield
USA
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16. Doug Canfield
I've been teaching French for 15 years and ESL (off and on) for
7. I am the Director of the International
Media Center at Purdue University Calumet
Yahoo ID: canfieldpuc |
I get to teach French and ESL to
boot! I'm here because of the great time I had with Tere and Daf in
their TESOL/PPOT course, and their
invitation to join. I expect that the learning and fun will continue,
and hope to see familiar faces and make new acquaintances. I'm reserved
by nature, so feel free to draw me out!
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Carla Arena
Brazil
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17. Carla Arena
I teach all levels and ages at
a Language Institute,Casa Thomas Jefferson
Yahoo ID:/Skype: carlaarena
school site: www.thomas.org.br |
I'm responsible for the computer lab
and I also manage, together with my friend Erika (who will also be
attending this session), the content of our school site. Well, I've
been waiting for this session since last September when I
took a course in the PP TESOL Online Certificate Program with Teresa
and Dafne. I learned a lot then and applied in my own classes many
of the resources I got to know with them and my colleagues. Doug (from
Chicago) was a friend I interacted and learned a lot with. I believe
that by being part of the Webheads I will always learn something new
that will be useful personally and professionally. I've encouraged
my friends from Brasilia to take the baW-06 and I hope you get to
"see" some of them here! I'm sure this will be a rewarding
virtual experience with our two fantastic instructors that will give
a nice online touch to my regular classes! Besides I want to share
what I learn here with my colleagues at Casa Thomas Jefferson |
Alfredo Ascanio
Venezuela
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18. Alfredo Ascanio
I'm USB (Universidad Simon Bolivar) professor (economic deparment)
Yahoo ID: alfredoascanio
Blog: http://askain.blogspot.com |
I have been teaching for 20 years, as a matter of fact
only in spanish language. I am very interested in learning how to
incorporate new technology into my blog (http://askain.blogspot.com)
I hope that things will work out well for you and Teresa |
Elise Couper
USA
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19. Elise Couper
I teach ESL at the local commumity college and work as an ESL tutor
and tutor trainer for our community literacy society.
Yahoo ID: elisem527 |
I'm currently completing coursework for
an MA in TESL. In a former life, I was an elementary school reading
specialist.
I'm very excited about the workshop and look forward to the 16th. |
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20. Dongyang Liu
After four years' English learning in a normal college in Hannan
province,I
become a postgraduate in Suzhou University, Jiangsu province, China
Yahoo ID: green_tree_maple |
My first name is Dongyang, and last
name is LIU. I major in applied
linguistics. I actually donot own a computer yet, so computer assisted
language teaching and learning is almost completely new to me. But
I know the importance of being equipped with this tool in my future
career as a
language teacher, so I cherish this online workshop very very much.
I have
no classroome teaching eaperiences till now.
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Julia Yatsenko
Russia
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21. Julia Yatsenko
I am a teacher of Enlish in Teachers' Training University, Rostov,
Russia
Yahoo ID: jy211079 |
I have been working for 2 years with
freshmen. There will be a students conference in our university this
spring with a new section "Internet and technology for English
teaching". I am to be a supervisor of this section, I help students
in their research. Besides, I am eager to know more about Internet
and web tools for learning and teaching. I am sure this will be a
rewarding session. |
Ilse Mönch
Venezuela
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22. Ilse Mönch
I am a graduate student at Universidad Simón Bolívar
in Caracas, Venezuela in an Applied Linguistics Program
Yahoo ID: ilsemonch |
I am working right know in my Specialization thesis.
Also I work as a free lance EFL teacher, at the moment teaching private
lessons for 4th, 5th and 6th grade children.
This is my second year in BaW, so I'm already a Webhead!! who wants
to
continue learning about Web tools and language learning and of course
sharing with people from everywhere with the great help of Tere
and Daf.
Looking forward to meet you all.
|
Abdelmajid Bouziane (Majid)
Morocco
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23. Abdelmajid Bouziane
(you can call me Majid)
I am an assistant professor of language and communication at the
Faculty of Letters and Humanities in Casablanca, Morocco
Yahoo ID: majidbouziane
Skype: bouzianeam |
In parallel with my main job, I have been involved
in teacher training especially in ICT for ELT at the national level
and elsewhere. I am the MATE (Moroccan Association of Teachers of
English) webmaster and I am the editor for ELTeCS-L AME (list of English
Language Contacts Scheme for Africa and the Middle East). I am very
happy to be among you. After reading the introductions so far, I have
found out that we have quite different profiles but the same objective
and I believe this is enriching. I expect to learn how to use different
communication tools for distance delivery (coaching, teaching ...).
I am very much interested in distance learning especially through
open source platforms. I would also like to share my humble experiences
with you. I got to know about the webheads when I attended the EUROCALL2005
in Krakow, Poland. I was fascinated by the commitment and professionalism
of this community of practice particularly during the three-day conference
of WIA, webheads in action. I very much appreciated the input and
involvement of our two trainers: Dafne and Teresa |
Ira Eridani
Indonesia |
24. Ira Eridani
kindergarten and elemantary 1,2 teacher in Jakarta
Yahoo ID: ira1704 |
I really had a view experience in teaching
... about 1,5 years.. that is the reason why I'm joining this group,
. I hope you all can assist me ...
Cheers,
|
Alicia Cardozo
Venezuela |
25. Alicia Cardozo
I teach at Universidad Simón Bolívar
Yahoo ID: alicia_cardozoh |
I asked Dafne to invite me as I wanted
to learn more about collaborative
strategies using the Internet. I hope this will be a very rewarding
experience, sharing with this interesting group. |
Christel Schneider
Germany
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26. Christel Schneider
I am working for an adult education association in the language
department in the North of
Germany and I am responsible for eLearning there, too
Yahoo ID: christel_schneider |
Hello everyone, I have just joined the group and
I was overwhelmed by
all the welcoming messages in this forum.
I am curious to meet you all and looking forward to collaborating
with you over the next few weeks.
|
Karen Hines
New Zealand |
27. Karen Hines
I teach English to international students at a polytech, Unitec
in Auckland
Yahoo ID: krnhaines
|
I'm Karen Haines and I live in Auckland,
NZ. I'm looking forward to the sessions
very much - have been telling myself I should think about BAW for
the past
two years I think, and have finally found time to do it. Something
to be said for End of Year Resolutions.
I teach English to international students at a polytech, Unitec in
Auckland - many of them are delighted to have a teacher interested
in technology (and to show her how to do things!!). Last year was
my year of discovering blogs - and have
thoroughly enjoyed using them both for myself and with my students,
so not sure where to venture in 2006. And I guess that's my expectation
of these sessions - to be inspired and educated in what we can do
with technology, so as to be a better teacher all round. Looking forward
to new ideas and playing with new toys! The more fun, the better,
as I think Dafne or Teresa said! |
Berta Leiva
Venezuela
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28. Berta Leiva
I work at Simón Bolívar University,
Caracas, in the Language Department
Yahoo ID: bleiva2003
|
This semester I am teaching the
graduate course "Theories and Methods of Foreign Language Teaching"
which is very theoretical but I try to include as much student
reflection as possible through activities such as diary entries, oral
presentations with application tasks and mind maps. Last year I was
very fortunate to participate in BaW and designed a blog and an electronic
questionnaire which were key instruments in an administrative reflection
process. Thanks Teresa and Dafne for sharing with us all your invaluable
knowledge, dedication and
personal warmth. You have changed more lives than you know. This
year I hope to keep up with as many activities as I possibly can with
a dial-up connection at home and DSL at work, and I will make sure
to double check on the exact hour for my time zone for synchronous
activities and download Elluminate and Alado ahead of time. It´s
great to be back and learn so much from such a diverse virtual
community of friends. Let´s get started and have some F.U.N. |
Maria Sortino Gillette
USA
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29. Maria Sortino Gillette
ESL instructor for adults for 10 years at
various university, college, and private schools
Yahoo ID: mae_85260 |
I just added the "Gillette" part a few days
ago because I recently got married. I am currently living in Scottsdale,
Arizona, USA. I joined this group to learn how to create an effective
ESL course where communication through Internet is more of an asset
than a hassle. I have been an ESL instructor for adults for 10 years
at various university, college, and private schools. I currently work
for
relocation companies as a private ESL tutor to expatriate families.
In the near
future, I would like to build my own courses and offer them through
the
Internet. Thank you for reading. I will be sharing more throughout
the course |
Silvana Carnicero
Argentina
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30. Silvana Carnicero
I have been teaching EFL in different instructional
levels for over ten years
Yahoo ID: silvanacar01
My own project:
http://www.iearn.org/projectpages/myschoolyourschool
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I used to work at a hospital teaching
medical English to doctors but at the moment I am teaching at a high
school where I coordinate the English Department.
I also coordinate a school of English. My interest in incorporating
ICT into my EFL lessons started about five years ago when I took an
online course on how to participate and design collaborative projects
with global participation. After this course, I took part in several
projects of this kind on a variety of topics and last year I designed
my own. About four years ago, I met Gladys Baya, who had just introduced
herself, and shared with her some talks on the use of ICTs for the
EFl classroom. It is thanks to her that I will be enjoying this session
with you all. I hope we can learn a lot together. |
María Claudia Bellusci
Argentina
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31. María Claudia Bellusci
I have been teaching English at public schools for
over 20 years
Yahoo ID: mcbellusci
|
Well, well, cyberspace is smaller than
I had thought. How nice to share this experience with Gladys and Silvana,
two very inspired (and inspiring) teachers. My students' ages range
from 12 to... well, God knows!!! I was becoming interested in the
pedagogical use of computers, when I attended a lecture by Gladys
and Silvana. I made up my mind to go on learning about all this. I've
learnt a lot these past few years, mainly by reading what other teachers
are doing and trying things myself. At present I train other teachers
in the use of computers and try to transmit my enthusiasm to them.
I'm sure this is going to be a very rich course and I'm going to try
and get the most of it.
Greetings to all of you from sunny and hot (very hot) Argentina. |
Kat Urbaniak
Scotland
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32. Kat Urbaniak
I'm an English teacher at a college in
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Yahoo ID: yellowsmock |
I've joined this group because I'd like to learn more
about online
teaching technologies. I've only been teaching for 2 years but I
worked in Information Techology for 5 years before moving into
education and I'd really like to learn how to utilise web
communication tools in my teaching. |
Alla Nazarenko
Russia |
33. Alla Nazarenko
Professor of English at Moscow State
University.
Yahoo ID: anazarenko |
I have just a great love (alas! Platonic
:)) to ICTs, meaning
that I would love to use them extensively in teaching but I am afraid
I am not just smart enough to do it. I hope I will learn something
in this wonderful community |
Jane Petring
Canada
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34. Jane Petring
I teach ESL in a college near Montreal in Quebec and have used
blogs for the past two years.
Yahoo ID: want2no7 |
Hi everyone. My name is Jane Petring
and this will be my third year of Becoming a Webhead (a continually
evolving process). I'm also co-moderating the EVO on Collaborative
Blogging so I will most likely be lurking quietly on the side as I
follow Daf and Tere's terrific activities. I just finished co-authoring
a textbook for college students called Prospect: English Skills for
Academic and Professional Purposes. I have taught ESL at all levels
(primary, secondary, university, adult ed) for over 25 years and in
many different countries around the world. I love the cozy global
communities that these EVO's foster and look forward to collaborating
with all of you! |
Aimee Roebuck
USA
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35. Aimee Roebuck
I teach English and Russian to adults, mainly engineers and pilots
Yahoo ID: aimee_roebuck |
It's been interesting to read about the settings and
places where members work. Happy New Year to everyone!
I've just finished my master's degree in applied English linguistics
from the University of Houston and I have a degree in Slavic linguistics
from the University of Texas at Austin. I've joined the list because
I would like to learn about using the
Internet and web resources in my teaching |
Jeff Mehring
USA
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36. Jeff Mehring
I will be finishing up my masters in TEFL this semester.
Yahoo ID: jmehring012 |
My name is Jeff and I live in Hawaii. I will be finishing
up my
masters in TEFL this semester and look forward to this EVO. I am totally
open to what may happen but feel that with the amount of down time
our students have, technology can only help make that down time
more productive. It will be enjoyable working with all of your the
next few weeks. Aloha! |
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37. Kristina S
I am in the begging of teacher career (Russian and English) - the
5th year student of Moscow university
Yahoo ID: tesoltheworld |
Good evening dear participants! I am in the begging
of teacher career (Russian and English) - the 5th year student of
Moscow university, but very interested in
new technologies and methodologies used nowdays. Thanks to the sponsors
and
moderators for the wonderful opportunity to take part in the sessions!!!Looking
forward to start the session |
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38. Christina Keisar
lecturer in english in coimbatore,india
Yahoo ID: christinakeisar |
Students in our classrooms are varied
and multicultural enclish and technology are two things which binds
them.
Looking forward to a enlightening sessions |
Olga Nozhnina
Odessa
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39. Olga Nozhnina
I am an English teacher with 25 year experience and a teacher trainer
with 10
year experience. I used to work as an Associate Professor for the
local
University, but for the last 10 years I work as the Projects Coordinator
for the
British Council organization in Ukraine
Yahoo ID: olganozhnina |
I coordinate BC ELT activities in the
south of Ukraine and Crimea and one of them is providing assistance
to English teachers in their work in Science Across
the World online project. Not to mention the technical problems (not
many schools have Internet access, poor/very slow internet connection)
I’ve encountered a number of difficulties in my work, like keeping
teachers in web space, developing a taste for professional networking,
keeping initial enthusiasm last to mention by a few. My expectations
from the course are better ICT skills and solutions to my issues found
together in our work on the course. One more objective is introducing
a group of Ukrainian teachers to a wider ELT community. Beware, we
are joining in mass! Ten teachers from Ukraine are joining various
topics and in March we are organizing a roundtable to share our experience
with others. Probably some of you would be
interested to join?
In June I got my Postgrad Certificate in Teacher Trainer Development
from the Exeter University (UK), spent July traveling as a rehab activity
and here I am looking forward for a new opportunity of getting
involved in collaborative learning and networking with lots of ‘online’
peoplesharing my interest in ICT for ELT |
Julia Panchyzhna
Ukraine
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40. Julia Panchyzhna
I have experience of English language teaching to children (secondary
school) and adults (after getting my CELTA certificate).
Yahoo ID: julia_panch |
I don't work as a full-time teaher now,
but from time to time deliver
short cources (e.g. Media English cources in the NGO TOP-Media) instead.
I also actively participate in various projects run by the British
Council in Ukraine. It was on its staff recommendation that I joined
this course, hoping to learn some new things in ELT and share ideas
with professionals from all over the world. I'm looking forward to
interesting and effective cooperation |
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41. IFi Samum
I'm a teacher at the British Council
Yahoo ID: ifisamum |
I'd like to go into teaching full time.
I'm excited and looking forward to learning new things, and hopefully
making new e-friends |
Paddy Greenleaf
Portugal |
42. Paddy Greenleaf
work as an EFL teacher at International House in Viseu, Portugal
Yahoo ID: paddygreenleaf |
I did BAW05, which was an exciting
eye-opener, and I feel there is still loads more to learn from another
trip with BAW!
Looking forward to learning and getting to know/re-meet people...
I'm looking forward to contributing more and with less fear than
last year |
Verónica Hendrichs
Mexico
|
43. Verónica Hendrichs
At present I work at the university Tecnológico de Montorrey
in a city called Toluca, very close to Mexico City. I also do translation
Yahoo ID: vhendrich |
I have been a language teacher for
25 years. I teach English, German and Spanish. I have taught all
aged, from children to adults. When I heard about teaching on line,
I was very happy, because this can help
me a lot with my teaching. I would love to learn much more about
this.
Many regards to all of you!
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Rubena St. Louis
Venezuela
|
44. Rubena St. Louis
I work at Simón Bolívar university.
I teach Materials Design and Evaluation and Language Teaching Methods
in our
Masters programme and ESP courses at undergraduate level. I am also
interested
in autonomous learning.
Yahoo ID: slrubena2003 |
I'm from Trinidad, but I've been living
for the longest while in Caracas, where I work with Dafne and Berta.
This is my second time in BAW, having participated last year with
Berta. I really learned a lot from the sessions I could attend. Computer
crashes,
internet service provider failures, being stressed out because you
couldn't connect....entering a session when people were leaving..
were also part of the
learning process. I enjoyed every moment of it, even when I was pulling
my hair out! This year I'm better equipped to handle anything and
everything that comes along (invested in a new laptop, too!!) Thanks
to BAW I've designed my own webpage which I use in my EST reading
class and 50% of the class is done online.
I also worked up the nerve to participate in Wia last november thanks
to Dafne and Teresa!!! For the brand new members, I'd just like to
tell you that you're joining a wonderful community. Not only are Dafne
and Teresa super wonderful individualswho are always there when you
need them with advice and ideas, but the othermembers of the group
as well. There's always someone who is willing to listen to you, help
you out or share new information that they've found. I hope that this
year I will be able to contribute something to the
discussions. I'm sort of shy. If anyone is interested in autonomous
learning
or material development, drop me a line |
Leticia Esteves
Venezuela
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45. Leticia Esteves (Lety)
I am an English teacher working at the Simón Bolívar
University in Caracas,
Venezuela
Yahoo ID: lesteves |
I am currently teaching a course of
English (ESP) to students of Architecture and Urban Planning
who have an upper intermediate level in the use of the language.
My co-worker and friend (Dafne González) who is really fond
of on-line teaching has facinated me
with the marvellous work she and the WebHeads have done on line. I
have recently started to use
some new web tools in class. Blogs, photoblogs, voice recordings,
podcasts, but
I´d love to learn more and more and that´s the reason
why I joined this group. Thanks for
accepting me as a member!!! |
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46. Elvira Faisullina
I am a teacher of the English language, i have been teaching the
English Language for 2 years
Yahoo ID: elviranew81
|
Iam from Russia and i am a newcomer ! I think that
fresh and up-to-date ideas will help me in my future professional
path. I
think it's a good chance for the young specialist to take part in
such programmes and a great chance to communicate with people from
another countries.
Cool! I 've read some messages and realized that there are some people
who study or teach Russian language as a foreign-an interesting fact!
Glad to meet you! Ïðèâåò âñåì!
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47. Anita Albert
I am a computer trainer for twenty years and have taught many courses
to adults and children
Yahoo ID: anitaalbert
We have the worlds' largest skating rink in the world which is
7.5 km long.
Here is a link to check it out.
http://www.ottawapanoramas.com/rideaucanalskati.html
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I have recently ventured into
the ESL environment and this course should be interesting. I live
in Ottawa in Canada. I look forward interacting with you.
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Analía Dobboletta
Argentina
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48. Analía Dobboletta
I'm an EFL teacher at a language school, Asociación Rosarina
de Cultura Inglesa
(almost 20 years with young adults in CAE and CPE courses).
Yahoo ID: dobbitto |
I'm quite acquainted with Webheads through my friend
and enthusisatic coordinator Rita Zeinstejer. Ready to make new
webfriends: hope I may become 'brave' as well through experiential
cyberspace
learning, sharing, collaborating while having a whale of a time...I
stumbled over a virtual classroom for the first time long ago but
still don't think I'm doing justice to blended learning. I also run
Action Research sessions as part
of our TD programme. Here I would like to learn more about tools to
be able to design online courses but guess I have a long way to go.
Big ideas, wait Analía,
wait. As to TE, I teach Language and Pscycholinguistics at Instituto
de Enseñanza Superior "Olga Cossettini', a state TT College
where I happened to graduate 22 years ago (Come to think of it, a
lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then!). I trust 'bravery'
will reach my college before retirement and that I can
add a grain of sand to reduce cyber-resistance in newly graduates.
I'm sure these sessions will do the trick to get me going! Your generosity
is
impressive! |
 Moira
Hunter
English in
France
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49. Moira Hunter
I hold a M.Ed in ELT and teach undergraduate and graduate programmes
in engineering, architecture and business Grandes Ecoles (universities)
and coach in-company executives
Yahoo ID: moira_hunter2005
Skype: moirahunter |
I'm English and live in France. I worked
in international sales and marketing before moving into education
some 12 years ago. I
started getting interested in online teaching about three years ago
and took the LeTTOL (Learning to Teach Online) course to help me along.
I, like Karin (NZ), have wanted to get involved with Webheads for
a couple of years and have never found the time (weak excuse I know)
and thanks to Daf, I am here at long last. Thank you! Although I teach
online, I have a lot to learn and, like Kat, I often feel I'm not
smart enough, so I'm really excited about this course: especially
so after spending a wonderful weekend participating in the WiAOC 2005
Convergence and a very special thanks to you all again for a most
enriching experience !!
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José Gregorio Salas
Venezuela
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50. José Gregorio Salas (Jose)
I work at UNELLEZ, a public university. I teach EAP to regular
students and I also coordinate the EFL program
Yahoo ID: jgss8466 |
I'm from Barinas, Venezuela. Barinas is a small town
in the venezuelan plain lands. I joined this course last year. I really
enjoyed reading most of particpants comments and other activities
the moderators proposed. I think being a baw in
2005 has been a very important experience because it provided me more
tools to be used in my teaching activities |
Amanda FavaVerde
UK
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51. Amanda FavaVerde
I teach EAP at the University of Reading
Yahoo ID: acfavaverde |
I began teaching in France twelve years
back - mostly Business
English in-company, before moving back home to the UK with my family,
where I began teaching international students and completed an MA
in ELT.I love to experiment with technology in my teaching, using
discussion boards and designing online materials to complement my
face-to-face classes. (My students are used to being guinea-pigs...)
I'm really interested in the new forms of discourse which are
emerging through online communication so need to keep up to date with
all the latest trends. I'm also embarking on a course in online education
(online) this month, so BAW is bound to provide lots of fruitful input.
You see, like the rest of you, I'm hooked - so I think Webheads is
for me. |
Ana Maria Poblete
Peru
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52. Ana Maria Poblete
I am currently teaching EFL students at St. Marks´ College
in Lima. I am finishing a MA in EFL (online)and I hold a bachellors
degree in Communication Science
Yahoo ID: augazaugaz |
I have always been interested in
education and culture through the media and I would like to learn
how to make use of the internet to teach English. I am really starting
from zero so I hope you have patience with me :-)
I'm really very happy to belong to this lively group |
Bob O'Bert
United Arab Emirates
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53. Bob O'Bert
I'm an EFL teacher at Dubai Women's College (DWC) in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates
Yahoo ID: obertr |
we have grown interested in creating virtual international
experiences for our students. Many cannot afford to travel to other
countries, so the college has decided to bring students from other
countries to them.
I'm hoping that by becoming a Webhead, I will be able to learn what
I need to make this happen and start the process of creating
partnerships with other teachers from other countries who want similar
experiences for their students. |
Agata Lewandowska
Poland
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54. Agata Lewandowska
I teach in a Teacher Training College for language teachers, which
is part of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan
Yahoo ID: a_lewan
I have a web site, though it is far from professional (designed
in Microsoft
Word). If you like please take a look:
http://agata_lewandowska.republika.pl
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I'm from Poznan,Poland.My main current interests &
courses are advanced English grammar and Information Technology. The
latter is a new course which I am designing from scratch, so it is
both challenging and exciting. The course is supposed to prepare future
teachers to use the computer in their work and help them understand
and appreciate some of its potentials. I work with my students on
things like internet based activities, materials design
(word processor, Paint, Hot Potatoes and the like), web page design,
audio files recording and editing, video editing, but also using spreadsheet
for test result
analysis and designing their own electronic register. I have joined
the group to find out more about the use of computers in teaching,
so that I can include this in my course. I'm sure I can learn a lot
from everyone here. My problem may be participating in synchronous
events because of
my tight schedule, but I understand I can follow the events at other
times from
the archives. |
Antoinette Hull
American in Russia
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55. Antoinette Hull (Toni)
I teach Business English and TOEFL prep classes. I work freelance
Yahoo ID: toni_hull2002 |
I've been feeling rather isolated in
the profession recently --
joining this group is already proving the perfect antidote! I'm relatively
new to the profession; I've taught ESL and EFL a total of about 5
years in the States, in China, and mostly here in Moscow. I'm just
now finishing up my (distance) MS Ed. TESOL. (In previous lives I
worked in retail public relations, magazine promotion, fund raising,
and theater academics.) I'm originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania,
but now call Moscow home, and would love to meet the other Muskvichi
in the group. Like others, I'm starting from scratch in this area
of using computers and the web in teaching; after reading all your
messages, it's clear I've come to the right place. |
Natasha Andonova-Jovanovska
Macedonia
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56. Natasha Andonova-Jovanovska
I'm an English teacher on PEP (Peacekeeping English Project) in
Skopje, Macedonia for almost 4 years but I've been teaching English
for almost 12 years. I used to work in a language center and in
an elementary
school in my home town, Veles
Yahoo ID: andonovajovanovska |
I use a computer every day at work and I'm very interested
in learning more about using internet. I first started using internet
in 1998 but I can't say that I know everything about it, if that is
possible?! I use internet for searching the internet sites about materials
for class, info about different topics, and about a lot of other things.
I've got a colleague
who has already been on creating webquest and she recomended this
to me as a way to learn a lot about internet, improving internet skills
and of course, having
fun at the same time. I was overwellmed this morning when I saw that
I have 120
messages in my inbox but I think that is a good sign
because it means that all members are active participants. I expect
that at the end of this course I will improve my internet skills and
meet other people from all over the world. I haven't noticed anybody
else from Macedonia, so I'm the ice-braker for Macedonians. |
Jean Michel Chaupart
French in Colombia
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57. Jean Michel Chaupart
Now retired, I am an independent consultant who works to train
faculties to use ICT in education.
Yahoo ID & Skype: jchaupart
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It's the 4th time I take BAW! ....Perhaps
a bad student :( but very interested in learning new things about
the use of ICT in education, to read new articles...and to share experiences
between colleagues
from different continents. And above all, I want - another time -
to look at the way our two moderators guide us through this workshop.
I love how they do it!:)
I know I will be more a lurker than an active participant but be sure
I will do my best to be present during the synchronous activities |
Maria Trovela
American in Japan
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58. Maria Trovela
I'm currently teaching at Fukuyama University in Hiroshima prefecture.
I teach English Conversation to first and second year non-English
majors.
Yahoo ID: maria_trovela |
Since there are a few other Marias (such
a beautiful name!) in our group, I think I'll go by MariaT. I'm originally
from Los Angeles, CA, but now thriving Japan.
I have ten classes that meet once a week...not enough to make great
progress, so that's one big reason why I've joined this group.I used
to teach sciences in the outdoors in the mountains of California to
10 and 11 year olds. It was an amazing experience as a
teacher and learner to have a classroom with no walls. Learning came
out of experiencing things first hand. Common sense, right? But my
students here in Japan have trouble making that connection with English.
So I hope that what I learn in this group will help me break down
the walls of my classroom and give my students many different
ways to learn and use English. Looking forward to all the fun in the
next six weeks with you!
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Judit Gyenes
Canada
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59. Judit Gyenes
I teach ESL in the post-secondary setting in
Vancouver, Canada
Yahoo ID: gyenesjuidt |
I'm joining this group as it's high time for me to
become a bit more technologically literate when it comes to my teaching
practices. Recently I have been taking university courses
on Special Education as sometimes I have ESL students with disabilitieswho
require alternative teaching methods in order to succeed. Unfortunately,
I won't be able to join you on weekends as I am teaching
on weekends this term, but will be happy to chat and participate during
the week.
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Scott Bronner
American in Japan
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60. Scott Bronner
teaching in Japan for 12 years
Yahoo ID: scottbronner
http://bclass.bravehost.com
(English LL links)
http://bjapan.bravehost.com
(Intercultural links) |
here in Yokohama, Japan but originally
from Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, USA, land of cheeseheads (as its a dairy state), beer and
Harley
Davidson motorbikes. I've been living here along with my family.have
experimented with CALL-lite for about five years. By 'lite' I mean
things that don't require HTML or programming but involve using other
people's good programs, likeYahoo! Groups and freewebsites for dummies
sites. Using the latter, I have made websites that link to great sites
that other people put tons of time into for English and intercultural
learning.
Only once have I made a blog, and I've done other things at JALT (Japan
Association for Language Teaching) CALL conferences that I could not
likely repeat (e.g., use Moodle) without help. I once was able to
set up email keypals but that takes good timing if it's cross-countries
since school terms start and end at such different times. So I have
lots to learn! Thus, I'm eager to hear some of the ideas to enhance
blended learning, mixing tech and personal.... Well, I'm braindreaming
of what this course will be like as it's my
first EVO course. Thanks to all those teaching & facilitating
the course who are putting time and effort into it without monetary
reimbursement. That always impresses me. Cheers |
Clair Taylor
Japan
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61. Clair Taylor
I'm still working at Kobe
Women's Uni, Japan
Yahoo ID: clairmtaylor |
This is my second time here. You may remember me as
the person bleating, 'But I'm on a mac!' last time. After the
last BaW I ended up getting my doing some email exchanges with Chrissan's
students in Sweden and Ale's students in Argentina. They also used
voice email and did a wiki project. It was fun and my students still
talk about it a lot. I'm working on an Yahoo group now, and putting
in some html files with stories for my seminar class. I'm
still a bit clueless about lots of web things so I want to pick up
more this year, especially the sync. stuff. I'm moving to Tokyo in
March and don't know how
much access to computer rooms I will get in the new job, but I want
to learn anyway.
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Annie Wilson
American in Venezuela
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62. Annie Wilson
I am currently a student studying for my masters degree in Applied
Linguistics at the
University of Simon Bolivar in Caracas, Venezuela
Yahoo ID: annie_wils |
I joined this group as part of a university course
through my program and am excited at the
opportunity to improve my computer skills. By the end of this course
I hope to have increased my confidence as far as computers are concerned,
met new people, and gained skills I will be able to apply to the language
classroom (if I get a job!). I'm here studying in Caracas thanks to
the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship which sends students all over
the world for graduate study. |
Mohammad Nasirullah
Bangladesh
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63. Mohammad Nasirullah (nasir)
I work for making projects and lesson plan for students
Yahoo ID: nasiruullah
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My students would like to
learn English language Reading, Writing and Speaking throuhg Internet |
Christine Lombaerts
Belgium
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64. Christine Lombaerts
I have been teaching French (as a second language) in a secundary
school in Belgium (Flanders).
Yahoo ID: christine_lombaerts |
Last year I attended the
BaW2005: it was an unforgettable experience: thanks to Daf, Teresa
and
all the participants I have learnt a lot. They gave us the key to
online communication: friendship!
As a teacher of French I feel a little as an outsider in this group,
although I'm glad to participate in this session of best practices,
either in English or in any other language: the tools and the way
we can use them are similar. |
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65. Mary Hillis
I'm currently teaching English composition and public speaking
courses at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio
Yahoo ID: maryehillis |
Although I work with
native speakers of English currently, my primary interest is teaching
ESL/EFL. After finishing my MA in TESL, I spent two years living and
teaching in Nagoya, Japan and loved it!
I am really looking forward to learning about the topics in this
course, as well as getting to know my fellow classmates! |
Angeles Hernández
Spain
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66. Angeles Hernández
I teach English in a Escuela Oficial de Idiomas. It is a state
school where only foreign languages are taught.
Yahoo ID: ahhpolanco |
I live in Santander, north of Spain.
I'm Spanish, 44, a
teacher of English in the last 21 years and mother of two children.
At work we are 53 teachers of English, French, German and Italian,
most of us Spanish, we have a total registration of about 5000 students
every year, next year we'll start Portugese. I've also done some
English-Spanish translation workshops at the Universidad Internacional
Menéndez Pelayo in Santander. I've been an on-and-off school
administrator: headmaster for 5 years and head of studies for 7
years. Too much stress in the long run! I'm doing my thesis on collaborative
environments. I find one important drawback to all this international
learning and teaching cooperation. Setting up everything is basically
time consuming. When I have to
go through all the "technicallities" I'd like to forget
about it. The "super PCnetworker" to rely on doesn't exist
at school (neither it does in
the rest of schoools around me), so I have to do it myself, and
I don't find so much time to do long hours.My family is important
to me, so I think that only
people with plenty of energy should get involved in this kind of
activity. However what is the point of learning a languge you will
never use? I need to
feel motivated by the fact that my teaching is useful for my students,
that they can see it is actually working and that they get motivated
to appreciate
that it all comes down to human communication. Santander is a beautiful
place. I imagine yours too.
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Peter Sik
Hungary
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67. Peter Sik
I work for a High School full time ... I teach mainly English language,
culture, content-based materials, prepare kids for exams.
>It's lots of fun. I have been around for quite a while, I still
enjoy what I am doing.
I taught at our local university for over a decade, had several
fine courses ...
teacher training, methodology lectures, seminars
Yahoo ID: paxi06 |
My school is well equipped, as most
schools Hungary are. I use computers widely, and enjoy a very good
connection at home as well. A friend suggested taking part in this
course, I picked (BaW-06) I am glad I picked this one and this one
only. At conferences and regional workshops I can hand down the knowledge
I gain
here. Others will benefit a lot too. My family is very tolerant, the
smallest kid is my computer assistant and advisor
Both hardware and software. Mainly interested in producing activities,
I do not care what is inside the gadget as long as it functions normally.
We will be kept busy, very busy I gather.
We'll have fun, especially with all these participants from all over
the world. |
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68. Susan Hansen
I am currently working on my master's
degree in ESL at Southern New Hampshire University
Yahoo ID: srkenning |
In the past I taught Spanish but I have
always been curious of ESL. The University of North Dakota, where
I received my bachelor's degree did not have an ESL major so I could
not study it there, but when I moved to New Hampshire the opportunity
arose and I hope to be teaching in the public school system here next
school year. Besides going to grad school I am also a Title I teacher
(I help with reading & math in 7th
grade). I joined this forum as an assignment for my CALL course and
hope to learn more about using the internet in the classroom! |
Evelyn Izquierdo
Venezuela
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69. Evelyn Izquierdo
For the last nine years, I have been working for Universidad Central
de Venezuela (Central University of Venezuela/UCV). I currently
have two undergraduate courses at the School of Education, and am
in charge of the design, administration and correction of the English
proficiency test for students who take the different graduate courses
in the Humanities field.
Yahoo ID: izquierdo_evelyn |
I am from Caracas-Venezuela. I graduated
as an English teacher in 1988 and since then I have taught EFL at
elementary and secondary schools; EAP and ESP at the university level;
General English in language schools or academies; and in-company Business
English. Last year, I participated in Baw-05. It was the first time
I took an online workshop. When it started, I felt nervous and overwhelmed.
I received bunches of emails everyday, and I was getting crazy. But
when I decided to get relaxed, I understood what this is all about.
I enjoyed every single thing I could do. It was such a wonderful experience
that I want to live it again.
After the workshop, I created a Yahoo group for my undergraduate students.
It was the first time we all worked with it. We did marvellous and
interesting things together. Besides, I have introduced blended learning
to my f2f courses, and I am currently doing research on it. It's been
WOW! This year, I want to learn more about ICT tools and ELT, and
I want to continue meeting such outstanding people like you from all
over the world |
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70. Nahir Aparicio
I´m an ELTeacher in Caracas,Venezuela. I work at Instituto
Pedagógico de Caracas
(Caracas teacher training college)
Yahoo ID: nahirco2003 |
I joined this group because I interested
in learning to use web tools for teaching and learning English. I´m
looking forward to starting this course. |
Nina Liakos
USA
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71. Nina Liakos
I've taught ESL for 30 years. I've been at the University of Maryland
for 24 years, teaching
in the IEP and semi-intensive classes. I also teach adult education
part-time.
Yahoo ID: nina_liakos |
We have a very nice multimedia lab at
our institute and I
have been slowly becoming more proficient at using it. Last semester
I experimented using WebCT for my semi-intensive class. I think participating
in this group will expose me to a host of new ways to use technology
(some of which I have not even heard of). |
Heba
Egypt
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72. Heba
I am an ESP instructor, i.e. English for Specific Purposes. Teaching
at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
(AAST&MT) for 6 years allowed me to teach English for Marine
Engineering, Nautical, Logistics & International Transport,
and Computing students
Yahoo ID: chocolaevo2006 |
30 years old. I live in Alexandria.
I got my BA in Arts & Education in 1997, my
Applied Linguistics Diploma in 2000, and have joined the American
University in Cairo (AUC) for my MA in Teaching English as a Foreign
Language (TEFL) since Fall 2003, finished all my courses and still
working on my thesis. I hope this brief introduction would tell you
more about me. If you have any questions, you're welcome :) I am looking
forward with enthusiasm for this on-line experience of
learning, sharing and communicating with all participants all over
the world. |
Susan Brown
Brithish in Switzerland
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73. Susan Brown
I have been teaching EFL for over ten years and IT skills (word
processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.) for over 20 years.
I have worked for various international organizations and companies
and now work on a freelance basis.
Yahoo ID: suebrownch |
I am British, but have lived in Switzerland for over
20 years.
I joined this group as I am interested in learning more about using
the Internet for teaching and learning English and realise I still
have a lot to learn about the newer technologies and how to put them
to good use. |
Gonzalo Mejia |
74. Gonzalo Mejia
I work at CONALEP in the teachin video area, I make and produce
training videos.
Yahoo ID: siavig
Skype: Gonzalo Mejia
MSN: siavi
|
My wife is learning to teach on-line,
that's how I knew of this opportunity to learn new tools to apply
to teaching |
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75. Nane
Yahoo ID: lionnetnane |
I'm doing this course to enable my students to get
in touch
with 'the world' |
Susan Marandi
Iraan
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76. Susan Marandi
I did my PhD in TEFL and am an assistant
professor at Al-Zahra (a.k.a. Azzahra) University
Yahoo ID: susanmarandi |
Last year I signed up for "Becoming a Webhead"
and "ESL/EFL blogging" and became hooked! After a year,
I'm still in awe of people like Tere and Daf, and I've been advising
everyone I know to join this year's session, so I hope this year there
will be more
Iranian participants. (You might be interested to know that my
sister Sepedeh has also signed up this year, so you'll probably be
hearing from her soon) This year, I'm helping out with the EVO coordination
team, doing my best to give back just a little of what I owe the Webheads;
however, the more I work with them, the more I realize what a long
way I have to go to catch up with them! I'm still panting from the
steep learning curve ... but enjoying every moment!My only regret
at the moment is that due to my EVO coordinating duties, I'll probably
be mostly lurking and will just pop in occasionally, so excuse me
if I fall behind sometimes or don't reply to all your messages on
time. However, I just couldn't resist signing up for BaW because it
feels like 'cyberhome' to me!
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Mike Griffin
American in Japan
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77. Mike Griffin
I have been teaching in Asia on and off for about 5 years now,
in Japan now. At the moment, I am teaching about half the
time and working on English education projects the rest
Yahoo ID: migriff99 |
I often hear myself saying such things as, "I
am sure there are better ways to do this—on the internet"
but I honestly have no idea what they are or how
to use the internet for teaching. I am hoping that this will be a
good start for me. Nice to "meet" you all and I hope that
we have a great time. |
Cheryl Oakes
USA
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78. Cheryl Oakes
I work at Wells Elementary School,
Wells, ME USA as a technology integrator for grades kindergarten
to grade 4, our students are ages 5 to 10. We have 24 classroom
teachers and another 20 specialists ranging from Special
Education teachers, reading specialists, art, physical education,
music, health and technology.
Yahoo ID: cheryloakes50
my school website:http://wocsd.org/wes
then click on Wells Elementary School and go to my student pages.
I also have a blog where I podcast a weekly message to my students
and community. http://www.cheryloakes.com
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I teacher 450 students over a course of 5 days on a
rotating
schedule. My classes are about 40 min. in length. I teach lessons
which support what
classroom teachers are teaching as part of the curriculum. Currently,
I am on a 13 week sabbatical from school
and I am working on creating web resources for specific science units
we teach at our school. I joined this group
because I have been a fan of worldbridges and ed tech talk and I am
intrigued by the
WebHeads!I have learned so much by listening to the two shows and
I know I will learn even more by being an
active participant. This will help my professional development! I
like to ski, kayak, garden and I
love technology. |
Janet O'Donovan
American in Bavaria
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79. Janet O'Donovan
Free-lance musician and EFL trainer/coach living in Northern Bavaria
Yahoo ID: Jcbrava2000 |
I'm Janet O'Donovan, native Californian. I came to
Germany over fifteen years ago to work on the opera stage and over
the years have blended my music with my love of language and teaching.
I've joined BaW-06 to brush up on and add to my fairly good internet
skills, and, almost as importantly, to practice learning online (after
wrestling, bewildered, with a Moodle course last year!) I'm
especially keen to learn about blogs and podcasts. Great to be here |
Patricia Anne Pierce-garcia Schaack
Germany
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80. Patricia Anne Pierce-garcia Schaack
I work as an English Trainer, Translator and Consultant for global
companies.
Yahoo ID: patricia_schaack |
I have joined the group to increase my knowledge on
using today's techological communication products to help those whom
I train |
Dennis P. Maloney
Ecuador
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81. Dennis P. Maloney
I am an EFL professor at the Escuela Superior Politécnica
de Litoral in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Yahoo ID: dmaloney9 |
I mainly use the internet for teaching reading and
writing. I have been a lurker at Webheads for a couple of years and
I have finally decided
to become active. Looking forward to getting to know all of you.
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Luis Fernandez
Spain
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82. Luis Fernandez
I work as a firemen here in my city and also as a semiproffesional
photographer
Yahoo ID: vieju_reinu |
I live in León, Spain. sometimes
I mix my two jobs which is
really interesting. I´m interested on learning how to
use web skills to do a photography worldwide
competition about firemen an subjects related to emergencies.
I have some points about the prix, conditions, prizes,
...but i need to spreding out all around the world. Thats the reason
why i need to know more about net tools. Muchas gracias. Obrigado.
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83. Susan Peters
I am currently teaching at Universidad del
Noroeste in Hermosillo, Mexico, about 3 hours south of the U.S.
border at Nogales. This semester I have 4 writing classes (we will
get as far as paragraphs...no
essays!) and a Business English class
Yahoo ID: swpetersksusa |
I joined the group because it looked
interesting, and
because I'd like to be able to set up a Web page for
students to access. The university here encourages
teachers to develop their own Web pages, plus I think
it might cut down considerably on copying if I could put things on
the Web and have students print out their own copies.
I've taught English in China and Poland, and have taught business
courses in Russia, Japan, and Germany. I have an MBA and worked in
banking before switching careers. I'm hoping to learn a lot in the
course, and also in exchanging information with other teachers around
the world. |
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84. Elena Ciobanu
I teach english literature at the University of Bacau from Romania
Yahoo ID: eelenaciobanu |
i have joined this group because i would
like to learn more about the opportunities offered by the internet
and i would like to make more friends. i hope this experience will
be gratifying, although i do
not have very much spare time, as i am now working on my phd thesis.
bye for now, looking forward to get acquainted to the other members
of the group! |
James Bakker
USA
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85. James Bakker
I am just finishing up my MA in TESOL at Azusa Pacific University
in Azusa, about 20 miles east of Los Angeles
Yahoo ID: vidaypaz |
I am beginning to look for
jobs in this somewhat over saturated job market area :-) Of course,
the online arena is a little bit bigger! I started teaching ESL to
migrant farm workers through a church effort about 20 years ago, and
gradually ended up teaching EFL in Bolivia as a missionary
for about 10 years. Then with my Bolivian wife and three boys, I ventured
to formally study TESOL...and here I am! I participated in this group
last
year - learning tons of interesting and useful tools - but I have
been rather busy completing my studies and caring for my family of
five.So, now it's time to learn more and PRACTICE. Thanks for having
me on board. |
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86. Shaun Dowling
I teach English as well as look after our local teachers association.
Yahoo ID: shaundowling66 |
I´m really excited about joining the group.
Just enrolling has had me learning a lot. I´m in Brazil and
currently doing a summer school where this course was discussed,
so I decided to take the plung and join I live in Brasilia (but
not Brazilian). When I have tackled this new form (for me
anyway) of learning I´ll be better placed to help others.
I hope I´m doing the right thing by posting here. There is
so much information
to sort out.
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Vera Dugartsirenova
Russia
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87. Vera Dugartsirenova
I am working as a distance tutor of English at the Faculty of Foreign
Languages and Area Studies, Moscow State University. I am teaching
(or better say, facilitating) the course to high school students
preparing to take their entrance exam in English
Yahoo ID: dugsver |
I find the kind of work that I am
currently doing quite a remarkable and memorable experience. The specifics
of teaching at a distance is also the focus of my research work. My
interest lies within the different aspects of what
now constitutes the role of a distance language tutor.
Participating in this online event is a great chance to collaborate
with and learn a lot from online teachers from a |
