TESL 0100: Introduction

😵LOST IN TECHNOLOGY....

Good Day Everyone,😅

Hmmm...I may have introduced myself at some point in the beginning of the program, not sure if it was here or other course or on someones post.  I am getting things sorted out here and starting to see the light! I am learning! So with that I will briefly introduce myself ...

My name is Lara and I graduated with a Bachelor of Education in 2001. In the past, I have worked with and taught youth in middle years and high school years.  Eventually I started working with adults in programs that involved teaching and preparing them to return to school and/or to employment.  It seems, since then my career has moved towards working with adults but in a similar capacity, such as teaching Trades and employment related essential skills programs as well as teaching the basic skills to prepare them in returning to school, to obtain their grade 12 diploma. 

I always had an interest in TESL but with having 2 boys to care for and a busy work life as a single parent, paying the bills was my only option.  I was presented this opportunity recently in my workplace and now have the opportunity to take advantage of enrolling and participating in the program, which I am grateful for!  By the time I complete this program, I would like to be TESL by next year, as it is evident that our communities are becoming more diverse and therefore, there will be a need for it. 

I haven't been a student since 2001 and starting this program ONLINE will be somewhat a challenge but will be a good learning experience. I am learning as I go along and knowing that I am not the only one feeling this way is making the transition from a traditional classroom to online learning more at ease as well as a huge THANK YOU to our instructor for considering this.  

Thank you all for taking the time to read my introduction and I wish everyone a great learning experience!!!😊Take care! 

Oh! Before I end off...SEPTEMBER 29th, 2018.....I'm still learning BUT I'm getting there!!!