daniela slater, b.ed

My name is Daniela Slater.   I have decided to become an e-Learning Instructional Designer.  So how did I come to this conclusion?  Well, it all began 16 years ago teaching in the post-secondary environment.  Then recently having completed my Bachelor of Education  in Adult Education through Brock University and Athabasca's online courses, I have become so enlightened to the principles of adult learning in today's education methodologies and technology.   I truly enjoyed teaching which allowed me to share my knowledge and experience with those just entering the workforce.  Teaching helped me learn more about the learner and what makes them tick.

Things began to change in a slightly different direction for me in the past eight years.  Technology has interested me in developing learning solutions through e-learning software tools for Learning Management Systems (LMS) so much that I explored their features as a self-learner.  So much so that I ended up training other Instructors on LMS (Moodle) features. 

During my university online courses, I discovered how learning with technology could stimulate the mind through active and engaging activities.  I was able to identify what was effective and what wasn't.  Simple and fun seemed to be the keys to successful learning.  I have also learned that to motivate learners, methods used to teach need to be interactive and engaging.