User:Nelliemuller
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Lifelong Learner and Doctoral Student
- My name is Nellie Deutsch . I have a doctoral degree in educational leadership, specializing in curriculum and instruction at the University of Phoenix online. I researched blended learning and instructor use of technology in blended learning in higher education around the world.
Online Learner
- I studied for my MA (education, curriculum and technology) and doctoral studies (educational leadership specializing in curriculum and instruction) at the University of Phoenix online. One of my goals in pursuing a PhD was to make online learning free and available worldwide for those who cannot afford or do not want to pay the high tuition. WikiEducator and IT4ALL are helping make my dream come true.
- I have participated in the following free online courses:
- iEARN Moving Voices - Digital Video Exchanges and other professional development programs at iEARN
- EVO Moderator Training and Electronic Village Online (EVO09)
- Facilitating Online Communities (FOC08)
- Connectivism and Connective Knowledge (CCK08)
- Muvenation (mvn08)
Curriculum & Instructional Specialist
I have developed curriculum and instructional artifacts for English as a foreign and second language and other subjects individually and in teams throughout my MA and doctoral studies.
Experienced English Teacher
- I am a Canadian (Toronto) residing outside of Canada. I have been teaching English as a foreign language to high school and adult learners for over 30 years. I am interested in collaborating with other teachers worldwide and do this on IT4ALL Global Exchange (GE), Moodle Course & Learning Management System, and Building Relationship.
- I use technology with my face-to-face classes by blending computer programs and the Internet and the traditional classroom setting.
- I teach English via computer related topics such as Microsoft and other software applications, computer hardware, and web authoring programs.
- I teach English by involving my high school students in international collaborative projects and literature-based WebQuests.
Blended Learning Specialist
- In my free time, I help educators become aware of the value of integrating web 2.0 tools for instruction and learning on a Moodle website called Integrating Technology for Active Life-long Learning (IT4ALL) and on a social network called IT4ALL Global Exchange. I am doing this on a voluntary basis because I am passionate about learning and would like to see e-learning available and free worldwide. I believe collaboration is the key to improving education and ultimately contributing to world peace.
Expert in Social Networking
- I was the editor of Etni Rag, an online journal on a voluntary basis for a few years (writers invited) and involved in social networking: Doctoral Students, English United Teachers of Israel, and e-learning in developing and developed countries. In addition, I created the following ning social blogs: International Collaboration, Blended Learning and Instruction, Online Instruction, and a few wikis on wikispaces, pbwikis, and wetpaint. You are invited to join and contribute to learning and instruction, Connecting Online ning and online conference via WiZiQ, and other ning and facebook groups I created. I now use IT4ALL Global Exchange since ning has become commercialized and is no longer free. I am passionate about learning and love to share my explorations and findings with others. One of my projects was published on Once Upon a School. You are invited to contact me directly or leave a message on my talk page.
Experienced Online Facilitator
I am passionate about online facilitation because it gives instructors a chance to become learners.
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Advocate of Healthy Living
- I practice mindfulness meditation, Reiki, and Alexander technique.
Activities on Wikieducator
- Projects on Wikieducator
- Roles at Wikieducator
- Research Areas
- My Blog on WikiEducator
- Join the Team
- Blended Online Learning (BOL) Workshops
- Creating Free E-Learning Programs in Developing Countries
- Research Portal
- Integrating Technology for Active Life-long Learning (IT4ALL)
Contact Me
- Please feel free to contact me for further information and/or questions or comments about my fields of interest and other topics.
Professional Development
Live Online Classrooms
My Resume
Education
- 2010 Doctor of Educational leadership specializing in curriculum and instruction; University of Phoenix
- 2005 MA in Education, curriculum and technology; University of Phoenix
- 1976 Teaching Certificate for English as a second and foreign language; Tel Aviv University
- 1974 BA in English literature and English theoretical linguistics; Bar Ilan University
Websites and Blogs
Moodle Sites
Personal Site
Blogs
Interests
Professional
Services
Teacher Mentoring
Teacher Mentoring and Support Service
Online Courses
Web 2.0 tools
- Learn how to create your own WebQuests by joining a professional development course on Moodle: Creating WebQuests
Moodle
- Join me in developing a free online course outline on Moodle on how to use Moodle for instruction and learning
- Educators are invited to create their own courses for free on IT4ALL.
WiZiQ
- WiZiQ is a free online teaching and e-learning web conferencing video and audio format with a whiteboard, content manager to upload and share files and a text chat box interactive engagement during the session. The tool can be added to Moodle and other course management systems (CMS).
WikiUniversity
Personal
Long distance running
- Noa Deutsch is coaching me online via Training Peaks software.
Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Mindfulness Meditation Practice Workshop
- Free dharma talks by Gil Fronsdale for download
- Free online class on mindfulness meditation practice
Community Service
Professional Development
- Join professional development courses or request to start your own course/s via the Moodle Course Management System (CMS) for free.
Conferences
ETAI Winter Conference
December 27, 2005 Integrating Technology into the ESL Classroom
WebQuests
Literature-based Webquests
Health and Sports-based WebQuests
Social Studies WebQuest
Moodle
Integrating Technology for Active Lifelong Learning (IT4ALL)
My Projects
Communication
Online Live Conferences
- I had a great session today (October 4, 2008) with 45+ participants who were teachers and students of English as a foreign and second language. The topic of the live online session was Learning English Online for Free. The recording is available right here.
My Discussions
