I was tagged in this homework meme post by my colleague Jeremy Inscho (@jeremyinscho). I thought it was a great way to learn more about members in my PLN as well as share some new information about myself.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
QUESTIONS FOR ME:
Questions from me:
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
- Acknowledge the nominating blogger.
- Share 11 random facts about yourself.
- Answer the 11 questions the nominating blogger has created for you.
- List 11 bloggers.
- Post 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate to answer, and let all the bloggers know they have been nominated. Don’t nominate a blogger who has nominated you.
- I love airplanes, especially long flights. 10 hours for just me to read, relax and watch movies is enjoyable for me.
- I was named by my mom's doctor. DJ is short for Daniel James.
- I used to race jet-ski's semi-professionally.
- I've played hockey for 30 years. I started as a goalie, but now play twice a week as a forward.
- Bali and Whistler are my two favourite places in the world.
- If I could, I would golf everyday.
- My dream teaching job would be to initiate and bring the IB into a public school.
- I love wearing suits.
- I get really grumpy when it rains a lot.
- I am very picky about fruit. It must be cold, not bruised and perfectly ripe or I won't eat it.
- I get real pleasure from cooking a nice meal for others.
QUESTIONS FOR ME:
- What was your favourite class in university? It would have to be one of my Masters courses. I loved all of them except maybe Research Methods. Any course that discussed educational leadership. I learned a lot from professors like Dr. David Berliner, Dr. Bruce Bearisto and Dr. Robyn Brayne.
- If you could only read one blogger next year, who would it be? I really like what Chris Wejr has to say. I find him on point. I particularly enjoyed his blog on Teacher Autonomy.
- If you could have your choice of career changes tomorrow, what would you choose? Either a golf pro (even though my golf game isn't good enough), or a chef.
- What is your favourite way to relax? Going somewhere warm like a beach. I also like to veg out and watch sports on TV.
- How do you burn off energy when needed? Sports. Play hockey, run, go for a bike ride.
- Who is your favourite author and book/series? My favourite book is "All Quiet on the Western Front", but I enjoy reading Joseph Boyden.
- Introvert or extrovert? I am a closet introvert.
- Mac, PC, or other? Both. Mac at home, PC at School. Believe it or not, I don't have a preference.
- Which is your favourite social media? Probably twitter, but I am a real Facebook lurker.
- Who is the most influential member of your PLN? Not sure. Do you mean someone you actually correspond with or just follow? Maybe my mom?
- Do you have any quirky habits? Quirky? I am a chronic nail bitter. Also can't seem to stay in one place for a long time. I've had 4 major moves in 10 years (Toronto- Singapore- Vancouver- Nanaimo).
- Jess Weber
- Neil Varner
- Rebecca Contant
- Sarah Phillips
- David Wees
- Keri-Lee Beasley
- Craig Frehlich
- Bill Rounis
- Kath Murdoch
- ???????
- You. (this includes all the people I didn’t name because I figured they thought they were too cool to do this as well as those I never even thought, which could be you. Either way, I’ll read what you write)
Questions from me:
- What is the best beach you have ever visited?
- If you were stranded on a desert island and only had one music album what would it be?
- When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you "grew up"? What are you now?
- What is your favourite app?
- Beer, wine or other?
- What is your "last supper"?
- What really "sucks" about education today?
- What is really awesome about education today?
- If you found $1000 tomorrow, what would you do/ buy right now?
- Where in the world would you like to travel?
- What is your favourite way to relax?