Wednesday, June 18, 2008
About the Contributor...
Elementary District Information and Media Literacy Coordinator
Curriculum and Instructional Services Centre
Surrey, British Columbia
Kevin’s blog: http://iamliterate.blogspot.com
Kevin’s wikispace: http://iamliterate.wikispaces.com
Kevin Amboe has taught elementary and secondary positions and now is an elementary information and media literacy (IML) coordinator. He has been focused on mentoring and supporting teachers in the district for the past 8 years with a program called Teaching and Learning in an Information Technology Environment or TLITE.
In February 2007, Kevin was selected to be one of only 50 Canadian Apple Distinguished Educators. He holds a Masters in Educational Leadership. He has served as the President and conference Chair for Computer Using Educators of British Columbia and is a frequent conference presenter.
According to Kevin, "It is all about finding the right tool to motivate and engage students so they can learn to their maximum potential. If I can support them in reaching their potential, then I have done my job."
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