Becoming a Webhead (BaW-06)
A hands-on workshop - TESOL EVONLINE 2006 - Jan 16-Feb 26

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Participants

- Results of diagnostic survey (week 1)

- Graduation ceremony photostory

-Graduation ceremony page

 

Gallery

Isabel Teixeira
Sasa Sirk
Heike Philp
Ibrahim
Elizabeth H-S
Vanya
Sedat
Miguel Mendoza
Dennis Newson
Doug Canfield
Carla Arena
Alfredo Ascanio
Julia Yatsenko
Ilse Monch
Christel Schneider
Ira Eridani
Berta Leiva
Kat Urbaniak
Alla Nazarenko
Aimee Roebuck
Julia Panchyzhna
Olga Nozhnina
Leticia Esteves
Moira Hunter
Veronica Hendrichs
Maria Claudia Belusci
Bob O'Bert
Natasha Andonova
Jean Michel Chaupart
Annie Wilson
Amanda Fava-Verde
Analia Dobboletta
Paddy Greenleaf
Christine Lombaerts
Nasir Mohammad
Elise Couper
Jane Petring
Janet O'Donovan
Mike Griffin
Nina Liakos
Harvey D' Souza
Evelyn Izquierdo
Judit Gyenes
Dennis Maloney
Heba
Angeles Hernadez
Clair Taylor
Cynthia Ball-Schmoeller
Luis Fernandez
Vera Miodragovic
Cheryl Oakes
Maru del Campo
James Bakker
Jeff Mehring
Silvana Carnicero
Ana Paula Deslandes
Yaodong
Peter Sik
Agata Lewandowska
Lori George
Susan Marandi
Alfia Mironova
Scott Bronner
Maria Trovela
Ana Maria Poblete
Marianela Najul
Miri Yochanna
Bruce Moon
Carla Raguseo
Tatiana Pryadchenko
Nina Emereevskaya
Delin Chiao
Luisa R R
Ramona Dietrich
Rubena St. Louis
Fernanda Rodríguez
Randa Effat
Leigh Zeitz
Cecilia Robleda
Nora Marchese
Erika Cruvinel
Mariana Sava
Daniele Allard
Susana Canelo
Adriana Maddaloni
Tatyana Letyaikina
Majid Bouziane
Ana Tridente
Susan Nyrop
Erika Doyle
Susan Burg
Sepedeh Marandi
Jose Romero
Ester La Torre
Juliana C. Gense
xxx

 

About:

Sasa Sirk

Sasa Sirk

Slovenia

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

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


3.Heike Philp

Yahoo ID: letstalkonline2003

Skype ID: letstalkonline

blog: http://www.kolabora.com/experts/heike_philp.htm

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

Vanya Katsarska

Bulgaria

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

Elizabeth H-S

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

Sedat Akayoglu

Turkey

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...

Miri Yochanna

Miri Yochanna

Israel

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

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…

Marie Raye

Iran

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).

Julie Vanden Bos

China

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.

Ridha Mejri

Germany

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

Dennis Newson

Dennis Newson

From England in Germany

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

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!

Carla Arena

Brazil

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

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

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.

Dongyang Liu

China

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.

Julia Yatsenko

Russia

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 Monch

Ilse Mönch

Venezuela

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

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

Christel Schneider

Germany

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

Berta Leiva

Venezuela

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

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

Silvana Carnicero

Argentina

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

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

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

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

 

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

Aimee Roebuck

USA

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

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!

Kristina S

Spain

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

Christina Keisar

India

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

Olga Nozhnina

Odessa

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

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

IFi Samun

Senegal

 

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 G

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!

 

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

Leticia Esteves

Venezuela

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!!!

Elvira Faisullina

Russia

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!

Anita Albert

Canada

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

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.


Analia Dobboletta

Analía Dobboletta

Argentina

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

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 !!

José Gregorio Salas

Venezuela

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

 

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

Ana Maria Poblete

Peru

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

Bob O'Bert

United Arab Emirates

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 Lewan

Agata Lewandowska

Poland

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

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

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

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

Jean Michel Chaupart

French in Colombia

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

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

Maria Trovela

American in Japan

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!

Judit Gyenes

Canada

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.

Scott Bronner

American in Japan

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

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.

Annie Wilson

American in Venezuela

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

63. Mohammad Nasirullah (nasir)

I work for making projects and lesson plan for students

Yahoo ID: nasiruullah

My students would like to
learn English language Reading, Writing and Speaking throuhg Internet

Christine Lombaerts

Belgium

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.

Mary Hillis

USA

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 Hernadez

Angeles Hernández

Spain

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.

Peter Sik

Hungary

 

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.

Susan Hansen

USA

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

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

Nahir Aparicio

Venezuela

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

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

 

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

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

Nane

UAE

75. Nane

Yahoo ID: lionnetnane

I'm doing this course to enable my students to get in touch
with 'the world'

Susan Marandi

Iraan

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!

Mike Griffin

Mike Griffin

American in Japan

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

Cheryl Oakes

USA

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

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

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

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

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.

Luis

Luis Fernandez

Spain

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.

Susan Peters

Mexico

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.

Elena Ciobanu

Romania

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

James Bakker

USA

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.

Shaun Dowling

Brazil

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.

Vera Dugartsirenova

Russia

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 all over the world. I hope that this exchange of ideas between all those practicing online
language teaching and learning with the help of communication tools will help me grow into a more mature online teacher and get a better understanding of what technologies in particular can do to make a distance course effective, satisfying and enjoyable. I also hope I will be able to make my own humble contribution to everything that is going on here.

Cynthia Ball-

Cynthia Ball-Schmoeller

American in Germany

88. Cynthia Ball-Schmoeller

I teach English here to college students and to business people.

Yahoo ID: ball_schmoeller

I am a neophyte when it comes to most of the new web technology. But, on the other hand, I have used e-mail since I was in grad school in the early nineties. I am looking forward to learning a lot in this course despite the fact that I haven't even been able to read all the messages yet, nor take part in today's opening session. Have to admit I underestimated the amount of time I would need
to fully take part. Am afraid I may be doing a lot of "lurking" as I have a lot of classes to teach at the moment.

Nathan Horowitz

USA

 

89. Nathan Horowitz

I've been an ESL/EFL teacher for eleven years, in the USA, Ecuador and Austria. I'm about to begin my last semester of a Master's program in Applied Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts - Boston and working at EF, a private language school.

Yahoo ID: toanke

Planning on moving back to
Vienna at the end of May with my wife and two cats. I'm interested in learning all I can about these new technologies and I'm grateful for the opportunity to do so.

Vera M

Vera Miodragovic

Serbia

90. Vera Miodragovic

I run and teach in the Rainbow ELS in Serbia. I have been a teacher for 20 years, teaching kids and adults, general English and exam prep classes

Yahoo ID: rainbowns2002

have never tried using web tools. That is why I am here,
to get started. Looking forward to learning more with you all,

Maru

María Eugenia del Campo

Mexico

91. María Eugenia del Campo (Maru)

I work at MMV®, it is a Multidisciplinary Centre which main areas are Organizational Development, Languages (Spanish, English & German) and Training. Besides teaching and translating English I am Psychologist with private practice

Yahoo ID: mmvcentro
Skype ID:mmvcentro
MSN ID: mmvmaru

I joined this group to learn how to teach on line and use the powerful internet tools. This is brand new for me, a month ago I had no idea of the wide
range of possibities that this environment provides to teach, learn and have fun learning. Thanks for being there. Love

Tatyana Letyaikina

Tatyana Letyaikina

Kazakhstan

92. Tatyana Letyaikina

I'm the teacher of English from
Kazakhstan

 

Yahoo ID: tatyana_letyaikina

Wow!!! it's so involving. These 2 days I got about 200 messages. I'm as shocked as pleased to read some of them. Unfortunately, it's time
consuming as well. I would like to know about on-line
teaching/learning in these areas as well. I expect many things to know and to practice joining this group. I appeal to 'web-head's help, as I'm afraid I'm a bit ignorant in developing and writing blogs and wikis. Till recent time I got no idea about this type of teaching. But I know how involving and
motivating is the use of software and on-lineteaching /learning in the classroom. And I really believe in the use of scaffolding using this mode of learning. Few words about my experience. This year I set up e-project, but the problem I faced is that our students even don't know how to start.
This is the draw back of poor resources at the institution and
limited use if internet. But we are on the right track and it's just the beginning. So, I hope to know many things during these weeks and introduce in
my teaching and teacher-training as well. As I'm a pragmatic I want the things work for my benefits and others as well.

Fernanda Rodríguez

Fernanda Rodrigues

Portugal

93. Fernanda Rodrigues

I've been an EFL teacher for about 33 years and presently I teach in a secondary school

Yahoo ID: mfr2000pt

I live and work in Setúbal, about 50 kms south of Lisbon, Portugal. My students are about 15-17 years old and are in their 7th year of English, though it doesn't mean much, as some of them have lots of difficulty in the various skills. I have used computers and the Internet for some time in
my classes, I have created some webquests and webpages, but I always
want to learn more and find new ways to motivate my students. As school keeps me very busy, I'll probably be a lurker most of the time,
so please forgive me.
I joined Webheads in Action about 3 years ago and it's quite a community! I wish I could have more time to experiment with all the new tools around. I hope to have fun with all the other participants and engage
in some common project

Angelika Carlson

Germany

94. Angelika Carlson

I teach EFL to adult students.

Yahoo ID: angelicarlson

I am also working on a long-distance program with Trinity
College London to earn my TESOL Diploma. I hope to get a general overview of the technologies out there and look forward to hearing (and
later trying out) what works and what doesn't.

Yaodong

Yaodong Chen

China

95. Yaodong Chen

I am an EFL teacher since 1981

Yahoo ID: jjcyd

To know more about my e-class ,log on to
http://yaodong.bloki.com

In China I am called Chen Yaodong. I have been a webhead member since 2002 but each time I join any online session I learn something new about web-based English
teaching. On each spring semester,I have about 100 students aged between 18 to
20,who come online to meet students and teachers or anyone who speaks English from all over the world with the aim of improving their English

Ana Paula Deslandes

Brazil

96. Ana Paula Deslandes

I am probably the member with less
experience in teaching! In fact I'm still a graduate student (studying to be an
English and Portuguese teacher) at PUC in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. And I also
work as a secretary.

Yahoo ID: babymie

I got to know about the EVO sessions through my professor of Applied Linguistics, who knows I like to "learn through the web" and e-mailed me the
link for the sessions. I graduated as a "computer technician" after 3 years studying, but it was in 2002 and now I know nothing about the emerging technological tools! I really need to catch up! It is incredible how these things change so fast - I'm able to build a HTML website, but I don't even know exactly how podcasts work! Hope I will be able to after this session!

Ella Baccouche

American in Tunisia

 

97. Ella Baccouche

I am a middle school ESL content teacher. I taught US history, geography, mathematics, and assessment strategies in multi-leveled classrooms in Virginia

Yahoo ID. hellabac24

I have attempted to continue my teaching online from
Tunisia. I joined the group to become more confident
using synchronous communication tools on my yet to be created website.

Nelly Arraiz

Venezuela

 

98. Nelly Arraiz

I work in Maracaibo, Venezuela, at Rafael Belloso Chacin University

Yahoo ID: candelamuerta

I live in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and this is the first time i hear about online education so, i joined to learn about the subject, because is completely new for me. I had my first encounter with the Webheads recently through one of my
fellow co-workers at the University, and i decided to find out more about the online education and online research subject. I hope i can get my hands on some skills i can pass on to my students,since many of them don't have access to this kind of information

Hala Eissa

From Egypt in Kuwait

99. Hala Eissa

I work now in Kuwait

Yahoo ID: halaessa

i can`t be fully with you
as so far I don`t have my own PC and I use a cyber to share with you. i was a CALL trainer back in Egypt and I shared in many on line workshops back
home. i will try my best to be with you

Lori George

American in China

 

100. Lori George

For the last 2 years I have taught ESL in China. The first year at Delter International Business Institute (in Jinan for 6 months and in Liuzhou for 6 months). For the last year I have been teaching at the Hubei University of Technology in Wuhan, China. Teaching English through Audio-visual (Family
Album USA), Cambridge Business English Exam Preparation and Newspaper
Reading.

Yahoo ID: loril1240

I also taught a group of Chinese college professors who were part of a cultural enrichment program at the University. We spent 4 weeks last summer in an intensive learning situation, then ended the session with a week-long
cruise on the Yangste River with lots of foreign tourists to practice what we had learned. They had so much fun learning English we continued classes
through the fall term. I am joining this group because I would like to continue teaching ESL from the United States in an online classroom or one-to-one tutoring/coaching situation. Even though I've always (well, it seems like forever, maybe 20
years) used the computer and Internet for research and communication, I need to understand the online classroom and the idiosyncrasies of distance
learning. My plan is to either join a group of online teachers or start my own group. I'm a very young 65 and now that my family is raised, I thoroughly enjoying being able to travel and also help the world learn English. Looking forward to much learning and many new acquaintances

Andréa Calvozo

Brazil

101. Andréa Calvozo

I've been teaching English for a great while in different contexts and age range, and using technology more and more in my lessons.

Yahoo ID: andreacalvozo

Heard about EVO from Bee (Barbara Dieu) and found it quite interesting, so I'm here to learn how to take better advantage of tech in my lessons

Marianela Najul

Marianela Najul

Venezuela

102. Marianela Najul

I work in the Language Department of Universidad Simón Bolívar, Caracas, Venezuela

Yahoo ID: mnajul

I'm joining this group since it is a requirement of a graduate course Dafne is teaching: "Using Technologies in ELT". I'm interested in learning how to use the different web tools and applying some of them
in my EST and ESP courses, but I must confess that I'm a little bit apprehensive. This technology is very new to me and this is my first time in an online learning setting. I'm excited to share and get in
touch with you all participants and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. I'm enjoying my sabbatical leave now, so I shouldn't take "lack of time" as an excuse for not completing this course.

Sepedeh Marandi

Sepedeh Marandi

Iran

103. Sepedeh Marandi (Sepi)

I have an MA in TEFL and have been teaching English (and enjoying every moment of it) at Islamic Azad University for 7 years.

Yahoo ID: s_s_marandi

I have always tried to keep up with the changes and new
ideas and tools (used) in our field, and I seemed to be doing fine before, without attending any boring classes about computers and internet (I go for hands-on training); but these days changes come so fast, it's hard to keep up on
your own. I heard about your sessions last year when my sister, Susan joined them (actually, now that I think about it, I hardly heard her talk about anything else for a month or so!!) and as we work in the same field and share
the same interests, I couldn't wait to join them myself.
I must admit, though, I almost panicked when I saw 208 emails in my box today, but now (3 in the morning), after going through them I guess I'll manage (somehow!).

Alfia Mironova

Russian

104. Alfia Mironova

I teach English at school. We work with Oxford University Press textbooks
and I enjoy it

Yahoo ID: alftimartmir

That's the first time when I take part in such a session. I want to use Webtools at the lessons. Unfortunately I work on computer with the help of my son, and I'm eager to do it on my own. I'm excited to have this opportunity, but I'm scared. I hope , I'll improve, but now I'm shy. I'm happy to see that group members are very friendly and encourage each other. I wish everybody success and look forward for having good time together.

Ranya A Becket

Egypt

 

105. Ranya A Becket (Nya)

I'm completing an MA in TEFL at the American
University in Cairo (AUC). I am also teaching at the same time at the English Language Institute at AUC, which offers an Intensive
English Program for students with difficulties in Academic English

Yahoo ID: rmairybb

I've been using email for communication and the Internet for research for a long time. But I'm just getting my personal website together, and I want to get it hosted. Although it seems that the way to go now is using a Blog because they're easily
updated. I have joigned this group because I'd like to learn about how to use
the Internet to teach English as a foreign language. And hopefully get some practical tips for my own communicative needs. I look forward to getting to know all the amazing teachers out there. Already, I've picked-up some tips here and there that will be helpful. In the future, I'd like to run my own teacher training program, or some school that can make a difference in people's views
on education. I think education is related to how we see our 'Self' and the 'Other'.Education, Mythology, and Psychology are very much intertwined. I am also very much interested in literature and the Arts. Okay, maybe I've struck a cord with someone. There is so much
information, I think making connections is the only way to learn these days. So let me know if you can teach me something, please

Delin Chiao

Taiwan

106. Delin Chiao
I am a teacher in English, Taiwan. I am teaching at Military Academy about undergraduate students from 18 to 24yrs

Yahoo ID: derli1212

Blog: http://derli1212.blogspot.com

I like to use the technology for promoting students' EFL. Welcome to give suggestion and my students get together to work out the garden. At the same time, I am writing my proposal for my doctoral degree. Wish you give me suggestion and instruciton. I find this group very warm, friendly and extremely helpful. Looking forward to spending the rest of the five weeks with all of you

Andrea Nagy

Hungary

107. Andrea Nagy

I work for a Professional Language Exam Centre in Hungary as methodological
coordinator

Yahoo ID: snagyandi

I am curious about all those web tools other people can
use (and I can't yet). I'm looking forward to getting to know so many interesting people,too

Budai György

Hungary

 

 

108. Budai György (Gyuri)

I have been an EFL teacher for about 15 yrs. I mostly teach professional adults at various
courses and young adults at Corvinus University.

Yahoo ID: budaigyorgy

I am an absolute fresher net browser and I would like to find out more about it. I could
use the net even in my classes. So far I have used only online
dictionaries. Best wishes to all of you!

Ramona Dietrich

American in Portugal

109. Ramona Dietrich

I teach EFL. I work at the Portuguese Navy (with Cristina). I am in the process of becoming a webhead (and am making a career out of it)

Yahoo ID: rddietrich

I'm an American who lives in Lisbon. I joined the webheads last year (2005) and although I started strong, I was soon left behind and became a bit of a lurker. This time I'm beginning as a lurker (already my intro is
late!) . . . I learned a lot from everyone last year and this year's syllabus looks every bit as exciting. Ready, set, go!

Anna Tridente

Anna Tridente

Venezuela

 

110. Anna Tridente

I'm a Venezuelan english teacher at Urbe in Maracaibo.

Yahoo ID: a_trident

With you, I hope I can learn how to te4ach students and get them involved in the correct use and usage of this tool. I also hope you are patient enough for all the mistakes we can make =)

Bruce Moon

Bruce Moon

USA

111. Bruce Moon

I teach English as a second language for two adult schools in the Sacramento, California area. One class is mostly Koreans who are retirement age and have been
here 10-15 years. My other class is mostly immmigrants from the former Soviet Union who have only been six months or less. I have a computer lab that I use with the Russian speaking class

Yahoo ID: bruceilp

Skype / Google: eslbruce (Never spoke to anyone on Google, though...)

My websites are:
http://eslcapital.us
http://enpingenglsh.org
http://teachertech.us
http://imet.csus.edu/imet5/bruce

I am hopeful that I can keep up with the webheads this year. This group is really on the
cutting edge!
I went to China last summer and plan to return this coming summer to work with middle school and high school EFL teachers.
I guess I could use a New Year's resolution to do one website well!
Looking forward to trying to keep up with the flood of e-mail this group generates

Carla Raguseo

Argentina

 

112. Carla Raguseo

I'm an EFL teacher and computer lab coordinator at A.R.I.C.A.N.A. Binational Center in Rosario, Argentina

Yahoo ID: rosarioeltcarla

I've joined this group because
I`d like to improve on the use of synchronous and asynchronous tools of
communication and incorporate them into web-based projects. Since our students have weekly sessions at the computer lab, I'm mainly concerned with blended learning and collaborative tasks with web-based materials, such as web quests. At the moment I am developing a cultural exchange
project between American and Argentinian teenagers. This is my first time at EVO and I'm very excited about learning and collaborating with such an international group of colleagues. I'm sure this will be a rewarding experience for all of us!

Arina Brylko

Russian in the Philippines

113. Arina Brylko

I am a Russian who has been teaching English for the last 6 years in the Philippines. Now I am teaching at De La Salle University, both undegraduate and graduate students. I have also been doing some teacher training for the last 4 years.

Yahoo ID: brylko

I am very interested in learning how to use technology with my
students and also to teach other practicing teachers about what's available out there in cyberspace. I am presently working on my PhD dissertation in Applied Linguistics. This first week I've been trying to do my best to keep up with all the
incoming messages and so far I've successfully waded through them all. I find this group very warm, friendly and extremely helpful. Looking
forward to spending the rest of the 5 weeks with all of you!

Randa Effat

Egypt

114. Randa Effat

I started my career as an elementary computer teacher in the American school in Cairo, then moved along after getting my masters in education in teacher training in
the capacity of technology specialist. I now am a freelance consultant on how to
integrate technology into teaching English.

Yahoo ID: reffat_2000

A lurking web head in Egypt (this needs to change to being more active and sharing on my part). My passion for teaching and technology is what brings me to this group. I joined the web heads a couple of years ago, they have been there for me giving me support, I want to learn and be of support to old and new web heads

Nina Emereevskaya

Nina Eremeevskaya

Russia, Siberia

 

115. Nina Eremeevskaya

I have been teaching German & EFL for 25 years and I am currently working as a
Associated Professor at the local University

Yahoo ID: ugra2006

Nice to meet you! I'm originally from Omsk, but I have been living in Khanty-Mansiysk (North of Siberia) for the last 3 years. One of my special interests is helping students how to use technology to improve their
English. I have been learning online for several years ("Integrating the Internet into the Classroom" Michael Krauss USA) but I plan to train in-service teachers online this year. I need special knowledge
in professional networking, making good web pages, using web communication tools. That is why I joined this group. Thanks for accepting me as a member!

Tatiana Pryadchenko

116. Tatiana Pryadchenko

work at a secondary school. a teacher of English

Yahoo ID: pryadchenko

I want to be computer-literate and competent

Luisa R R

Luisa Rosa R.

Portugal

117. Luisa

I have been teaching English for a loooong time. I've been teaching in The Air Force since 1982 but in a traditional way (I mean no web, no computers in class!) Maybe this year we'll be lucky

Yahoo ID: luisa_rosa2003

Better late than never! Here I am once again 'to try to promise' that this time I'll do something more than what I did the previous BaWs. For
the newbies my name is Luísa, I´m from Lisbon, Portugal. Although I've been a lurker
most of the time, I must tell you that I've learnt a lot not only with our BaWs' charming moderators but also with all the participants. Believe me, everybody is always there when you need them! Thank you, Tere and Daf for having me as a member once again

Ozlem Durmus

German in the USA

118. Ozlem Durmus

I am a MS TEFL student of Turkish origin, who was born and grew up in Germany. I came to the States 16 months ago and
am anticipating to complete my degree in March. My educational background is in medicine. I am in my forth year of medical school in Germany, came to the States with my husband and will probably return to Germany in March.

Yahoo ID: oezlemdurmus

I am currently taking a CALL course in the TEFL program and this is how I learned about this workshop. My goals for this workshop are to learn more about possible uses of the
internet in teaching and learning English. Since I am taking several courses, doing my practice teaching and also
keeping up with my medical studies by doing a clerkship, I hope that I will be able to adequately participate in this workshop and learn about
everything you have to offer.

Leigh Zeitz

USA

119. Leigh Zeitz

I am an associate professor in Instructional Technology at the University of Northern Iowa

 

Yahoo ID: leighzeitz

I am not a TESOL teacher but I am in the process of introducing the Webhead
communication technology into my courses and thought this would be a wonderful way to
experience it as a student. I especially enjoy the international flavor of this distant learning opportunity.
While I am not a TESOL teacher, I did live in Malaysia for a year and have traveled quite a bit. I look forward to working with all of you

Andrea Arfini

Argentina

120. Andrea Arfini

I'm an EFL teacher, an Academic secretary and Computer Lab coordinator at
ARICANA, a binational center in Rosario, Argentina.

Yahoo ID: andreaarfini

Since last year,a group pf lab instructors, Carla Raguseo, and I have been in charge of
the new Computer Lab at our workplace. It has been a real challenge for all of us. Thanks to Carla, I got to this Webheads group. I've
joined it because I got really interested in this project. I would like to learn more about the use of synchronous and asynchronous tools of communication, the use of the Internet in teaching, how to create on-line material for our classes, etc. I truly believe this is going to be a wonderful experience for all of us. I would also like to invite all the teachers working at ARICANA to join this group

Cecilia Robleda

Argentina

121. Cecilia Robleda

I teach EFL at Asociación Rosarina de Cultura Inglesa (A.R.C.I) to children, adolescents and adults with different levels of proficiency and the courses I have generally change from year to year, I mean I don't always get to teach the same course or level or age group.

Yahoo ID: ceciliarobleda

I love the net, but I must confess that all I basically do is surfing and emailing, so I look forward learning new stuff!
See you in virtual space. I'm from Rosario in Argentina. I've joined this group because I'd like to get acquainted with and learn how to use as many web communication tools as there are available for us teachers to
enhance our practice and help students in the process of learning a language for authentic communication

Fahimeh Parsaiyan

Iran

122. Fahimeh Parsaiyan

MA student of TEFL in Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran.

Yahoo ID: fahimehparsa

I became familiar with your group through my professor Dr. Susan Marandi.
To be frank, this is the first time I have the opportunity to take part in such activities, so I hope I would have turned to a more knowledgeable person by the end of the job

Mariana Sava

Mariana Sava

Romania

 

123. Mariana Sava (Babi)

I teach English to Romanian high school
students

Yahoo ID:babi1954

I use the Internet just for mailing and gathering information purposes. Unfortunately, I'm not acquainted with most of the webtools, so haven't used it in my activities with my students. I'm looking forward to getting the knowledge and the skills to do do that

Nora Marchese

Argentina

124. Nora Marchese

EFL teacher

Yahoo ID: noriteach

i've been following your bulky amount of messages day by day...i've already set the gmail...( I hope this works)i've read the compulsory and suggested reading for week 1 which i found quite useful since i discovered i am not very organized to participate in
an on-line workshop like this one... i found the tips very enlightening

Erika Cruvinel

Brazil

125. Erika Cruvinel

I work at a language institute in Brazil together with Carla Arena (who is also attending this course).

Yahoo ID: erikacruvinel

I am a computer lab monitor and I am responsible for updating our school's website. I have been working with on-line collaborative projects for a while and I there is still a lot to learn. My friend Carla took a great on-line course last year and met some great teachers. She invited me to take this course and here I am.

Daniele Allard

Daniele Allard

Canadian in Japan

126. Daniele Allard

I work at Osaka University, have taught both French and English as a foreign/second
language.

Yahoo ID:danieleallard

As an ongoing project, I have been working at online grammar lessons to help university level French Canadian students in their English (L2) acquisition process. I am originally from Canada. Here's hoping to
learn in good company ;-).

Adriana Maddaloni

Adriana Maddaloni

Argentinian in Spain

 

127. Adriana Maddaloni

 

Yahoo ID: maddadri

I am from Pergamino (Argentina) but at the moment I am living in Cerdanyola del Vallès, a town near Barcelona (Spain). I discovered this group quite by chance and I got very enthusiastic about what I could learn together with you.
I was also happy to recognize some names and faces of people from my country.
However, it is the first time I enter a course on the internet and I don't know if I'll be able to catch with and follow you. In the worst of cases, I am
sure I will end up knowing more than I know now about internet communication
tools. I am already on board!!!

Susana Canelo

Argentina

128. Susana Canelo

I teach English in a boarding secondary
school in Del Valle.It's a samll village in the middle og Bs As Province in Argentina,As a matter of fact the school is in the middle
of the country,5km far from our village

Yahoo ID: susana_canelo

I'm 50, married with two kids.My kids in fact are in the University now.
I'm an architect and an English teacher. I live in a small village
called Del Valle, in the middle of Bs As province in Argentina.
I work in a Secondary Boarding school in the country. Our students live at school from Monday to Friday.We aren't an International School, but
we've got a student from Spain !!!

Praskovia Nelunova

Russia

 

129. Praskovia Nelunova

I am a teacher of English Language and Lexicology at the Yakutsk State University, Russia

Yahoo ID: pra_lune

When I say "Yakutsk", usually people have a slight idea about where it is :) - it is situated in the Far North of Russia - Siberia. So I guess I am the "mostnorthern" person here :) I would be glad to learn about i-net tecnologies in teching .
I was greatly impressed by a huge ammount of letters in my box - I've been absent for the last week:)

Rafieh Novotny

Australia

130. Rafieh Novotny

I am an ESL teacher in Sydney. I teach
adult migrant English students from beginner to advance level

Yahoo ID: rafiehn

Most of my teaching is in our ECR (Educational Computer Room) where we deliver programs flexibly. I am looking forward to learning a lot during this workshop.
I am sorry for joining late, I should mention I have broken my arm and wrist bones so my responses are currently slightly delayed and unfortunately I might not be able to participate like the rest of this dynamic group.

Jose Romero

Jose Romero

Venezuela

131. Jose Romero

I'm an English teacher

Yahoo ID: joeal18_2006

I hope this on-linecourse will exceed your expectations as a professonal . I hope we get in touch soon. There are issues that are important and it´s worth discussing them . Good
luck!!

Siew Read

New Zealand

132. Siew Read

I'm a new language advisor at the University of Auckland's self access centre (ELSAC). We are committed to fostering learner autonomy in an e-learning environment.

Yahoo ID: siewread

I've enjoyed reading the messages from all over the world. Before joining ELSAC, I was a secondary school teacher of ESL for the past twenty years. However, I'm new to this technology and was recommended to become a webhead as part of my training. I've enjoyed reading all the messages and hope to make a contribution to the group very soon.

Erika Doyle

Erika Doyle

USA

133. Erika Doyle

And I am a graduate student study learning technologies and online communities at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
(My official degree title is called "Human Computer Interaction").

Yahoo ID: airikahjae

I joined this group because I am interested in the way teachers can (and do) use technology for instruction, and also because I would like
to study the BaW community for a class assignment. I hope to learn more about the technologies and strategies teachers available to
teachers, and also observe the dynamics of our group, and how online instruction can work for a widely distributed group like ours

Sus Nyrop

Denmark

134. Sus Nyrop

 

Yahoo ID: susannenyrop

I've just started updating a dormant blog at http://www.xanga.com/susnyrop

I'm an almost veteran webhead from Denmark. known as Sus, and I'm busy over at the
co-bloggers as a co-moderator - which is basically why I'm just
reading a bit here & there in the other village cottages

Susan Burg

American in Italy

135. Susan Burg

I teach at the Università degli Studi di Firenze, Florence

Yahoo ID: smokolo

At last I can join in...I have been trying!

Anne

Taiwanese in the USA

136. Anne

I am taking the MS-TEFL program in Southern New Hampshire University.

 

Yahoo ID: anne627020

I originally come from Taiwan. Before I came to USA, I worked in the hospital as a medical technologist. However, I want to learn something different from my previous knowledge. So, I decide to become a English teacher and go back to Taiwn to teach English. From my personal learning style, I enjoy learning from playing. I feel comfortable with computer, so I think using computer to help students learn something is a very good way in learning. I
am glad that I joined this group. The information that you supply is very helpful. Thanks a lot.

Ester

Ester La Torre

Italy

137. Ester La Torre

Teacher at Liceo Scientifico G. Galilei

Yahoo ID: towerelephant

I like new technologies, I'd like to use Internet in my teaching
experience, I hope the group will help me with new ideas and expertise

Juliana Maria Cristiano Gense

 

138. Juliana Maria Cristiano Gense (Ju)

I have been working as an English teacher at a specialized school for 7 years. There I teach teens to adults groups. Now I have just started teaching English for future teachers - I have been working at a private university, with begginers

Yahoo ID: jujugense

I have taken a post-graduation related to computers and education, and there is a virtual part my students must take in their courses. That is why I am interested in how to use ICT better. I have learned about
this course through a Britsh Council seminar - putting learning back into e-learning.

 

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