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=Welcome to my e-Learning exploration! The e-Learning is not radical...it is revolutionary!!=

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Inspired by Dr. Glen Gatin from Northcentral University, I have set this Wiki page up to document my quest to further my own knowledge in technology and potential application within K-12 education. Each day I want to add technology skills and concepts of e-learning and pass them on to the students and staff of Denver Public Schools.

My philosophy of education is that all children can learn. I believe that every student who enters a school can succeed. It is our duty to help students reach their full potential and gain the knowledge and skills that they will require in their daily lives. Through the construction of positive, responsible relationships, the educational process moves at a much higher and engaging rate and I will strive to foster these relationships. I believe in accountability and hold myself accountable to the students and community stakeholders.

Children are the future caretakers of the world and it is our responsibility to teach them in current and innovative ways. Our school systems must adapt in our teaching methods and modalities to empower students to be happy, successful, and responsible members of our society. School improvement and innovation are never ending and administrators must provide the most current staff development and training to teachers because they are the focal point of learning. Educators must focus on quality and equity the delivery of education. Education is a cooperative effort, and teaching should be student-centered, engaing, and allow students to learn actively.

As educators, we must help to facilitate student’s pursuit for knowledge and help them acquire the communication skills, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills that enable them to be life-long learners. I believe students should be independent learners as well as have the skills necessary to work constructively in a team.

I am a role model for my students; therefore, I should demonstrate respect, honesty, empathy, responsibility, promptness, and a desire for learning myself. Relationships are the foundation to educational success and I am genuine in my relationship formations. Building capacity in a building is expedited through the formation of relationships. To help nurture a desire for learning in students, I feel that education should be relevant and interesting. Education should incorporate the students’ families and communities. In addition, I believe that teachers should incorporate new findings and technological pedagogical advances. In order to keep material relevant, it is important to stay up-to-date and use the most current and accurate information.

I believe that every student has something to teach me. In order to facilitate sharing of ideas by my students, I wish to develop a safe atmosphere where my students feel that their thoughts and opinions are valued. A teacher is more than a source of learning or a facilitator of knowledge. A teacher should be a mentor and a trusted adult with whom students feel safe to share both accomplishments and challenges. I believe that every student must be treated as an individual and that every individual deserves excellence in education.

If I expect my students and staff to be productive life-long learners, I too should walk the talk. I am not a technology wizard or a digital native, but I have the desire to learn and the desire to share this knowlege. E-Learning is not radical, it is revolutionary.

Thank you for joining me on this quest. I would love to share and discuss issues concerning online learning, distance learning, incorporating blended learning in k-12 public education. Feel free to contact me at koenig3232@hotmail.com

Yours truly,

Barbara