Here you will find the experiences, philosophy and resources on Emily Sharpe, lifelong learning This ePortfolio is to demonstrate in form and content the ways in which technology can engage, inform and endure if used properly. As a current IT professional, I am a passionate voice for the careful use of technology, implemented in ways that never compromise secure information or create divisions between the those who have access to technology as compared with those who don't. My other personal interests include athletics for its transformative power and the ability to act as a role model to my students.
For more information about my previous experience before entering the Teacher Preparation Program at the University of Calgary, please refer to the bio section. Key Learnings refer to the experience, insight and evidence gathered during the Teacher Preparation Program.
The Project: Build an e-learning course which can be completed in 30 minutes or less by a wide variety of users, to fulfill audit requirements. 3 month timeline at 50% of my time, with the support of subject matter experts, and this is the result:
This work was being undertaken to replace an annual instructor led training course that was difficult to schedule, and expensive to host. The new format allowed for new staff to receive this instruction
Immigration and Media Literacy: Two day lesson plan focusing on historical thinking, critical thinking, and website Prezi: Formal, heads up portion of day 1 lesson Immigration and Media Literacy: Day one's assignment (always check websites to ensure websites are still active.)