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  1. #1
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    Apr 2002
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    Introduction

    Hi Everyone,

    I am new to this board and thought I would introduce myself and try to get a feel for what this forum is all about. My name is Janis and I have 3 children, ages 16, 3 and 20 months. I have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Elementary Education, and for three years I tutored college students in the use of computers, and held workshops in computer use for the faculty and staff at the college I attended. Afterwards, I became the tech teacher at a private elementary school teaching computers to grades K-8, as well as holding monthly workshops for the faculty of the school.

    However, when my daughter was born a little over three years ago, I decided to be a stay-at-home mom. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE being able to stay home with my children and watch them grow, but I do miss teaching from time to time. Recently, while browsing the web, I came upon a web site offering distance learning, and began to do further research. I found that there is a wealth of courses that can be taken online, and I also found a few web sites offering the opportunity to teach online. I have to say, I became VERY interested, as I am not yet ready to go back into the workforce with my children still being so young, and being able to teach from home would give me the best of both worlds.

    I am currently taking a free internet course on teaching, and I just have two questions I would like to ask?

    1. Is anyone here currently involved in teaching online classes?

    2. I am supposed to conduct a needs assessment to find out who my audience would be, if they would be interested in a particular course, etc., and I wanted to know if it would be alright to poll the participants of this forum?

    Although I am not currently employed as a teacher, I hope I will be welcome here on this forum. I have been reading through some of the postings, and it looks as if you have a wonderful community here.

    Thank-you,

    Janis
    [email:rcxy021x]janbiv2@optonline.net[/email:rcxy021x]

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Austin
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    Welcome!

    Hi Janis!

    Welcome to Teacher Focus.

    We have several on-line teachers. If you have specific questions for on-line teachers or if you'd simply like to do some professional networking, you may want to try posting in the technology forum. Leslie, the moderator, is an on-line instructor.

    If you have a needs assessment, you may want to try posting it in the teacher's lounge. This is the closest thing we have to a "main" board - so your poll would probably get the greatest feedback in that forum.

    Questions about education may be posted here. This forum is a good place to air concerns with other new teachers - or to tap experienced teachers for advice.

    I hope you will enjoy your membership with our site and I look forward to hearing from you again.

    Regards,

    David

  3. #3
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
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    Hi David,

    Thanks so much for your help and your nice welcome. I'm sure I will enjoy my membership on this site.

    Thanks again,

    Janis

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