User:Vtaylor/Bio

2019
cis89a syllabus * I have been teaching part-time at De Anza since 2000. My business career has included work in education, technology and IT consulting. I'm not just an online instructor - I have been an online student too. I have a M.S. in Education specializing in Online Teaching and Learning - all course work was online! When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling and sailing with my family.

140 characters * Valerie Taylor - always learning something new, sharing something important and interesting

wikieducator * Encouraging all kids to learn about the world through Engineering. Promoting open education resources, personal learning networks and educator collaboration.

2 paragraphs * Valerie's business career includes work in education, technology and IT consulting. Roles include business development, project management, support services and learning design. She has worked for HP, Amdahl Corp, Government of Ontario, as well as a number of startups - some more successful than others. As adjunct faculty, she teaches online IT courses at DeAnza College.

For many years, Valerie has been involved in developing and promoting open education resources, personal learning networks and collaboration. An advocate for lifelong learning and community service learning, Valerie volunteers for FIRST Robotics, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) outreach programs, and regularly helps out at a K-8 Science and Technology school.

Valerie has a B.S from the University of Toronto. For her M.S. in Education in Online Teaching and Learning (CSU East Bay), all course work was online! She holds a private pilot's license. She enjoys traveling and sailing with her family.