Welcome to the Course!
This forum is a space for all DS4TC21 learners to introduce yourselves and get to know one another. Start by sharing your name, where you’re from, the subject or trade you teach, and what inspired you to join this course.
You’re also welcome to tell us about your goals for this MOOC, your teaching experiences, or a fun fact about your country or culture. Let’s connect, collaborate, and learn from one another as we strengthen TVET education together!
Hello, everyone!
My name is Meeri Iaonibutina, and I am from Kiribati. I teach geography and enrolled in this course to learn how to use the internet and videos more effectively in my classroom.
I’m delighted to join this learning community and develop my digital abilities so that I can provide more valuable tools to my pupils. One interesting feature about Kiribati is that it is made up of small islands scattered over the Pacific Ocean, and we are one of the first to watch the sunrise every day!
I’m looking forward to learning from you all and sharing ideas.
Mauri Meeri,
It’s a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for getting us rolling with the course introductions! I’m looking forward to supporting your learning journey and hearing more about your teaching experiences.
Cheers!
Talofa Lava! My name is Folole Penny Scanlan, and I am from Samoa. I am currently a Business trainer, passionate about empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed business. Before stepping into this role, I worked as a teacher for over ten years, specialising in Economics. I am looking forward to this course and it’s benefits to strengthen both my teaching and learning capacity.
Hello everyone, I’m Mncoba Malaza, a teacher specializing in agriculture and environmental sciences. I am delighted to enroll in this course which definitely will equip me with the necessary skills to adapt to the demands of the changing trends in lesson delivery in this technological era of education approaches. I am motivated to remain relevant as an educator and I’ve done many online courses provided by COL.
Talofa lava, Folole. Great to have you here. Your background in teaching and business training will bring strong insights to the course. Looking forward to hearing more from you during the course.
Nice to see you in the course, @mncobamalaza. Where are you joining us from?
Mauri, everyone. I am Beniata Ariniti from Abemama, an island in the central group of the Gilbert Islands. I was lucky to be born on Abatiku, an islet away from the mother island, Abemama. I am confident that joining this course is a fascinating journey to explore the digital world of teaching, which can only make teaching more intriguing and effective than what we have used in the past.
Teaching with a good understanding and skill of the application of today’s technology is the only key to winning the many classroom challenges that each teacher faces daily. That is why I am one of the lucky ones to grab this golden opportunity.
I’m Mangaliso Quinton Mabuza from Eswatini formally known as Swaziland 
. I teach Religious Education which is my area of specialization. I have enrolled for this course because l want to gain new insights from this course.
Mauri Beniata, and welcome.Looking forward to hearing more from you during the course.
I am joining you from Swaziland, a land locked country sandwiched between South Africa and Mozambique
Hi everyone!! I’m Kuraieta and I’m from Kiribati, nice to meet each everyone of you.
It is a great experience to get to study with you all through out this course. I have been working as a librarian and sometimes I provide extra library activities to student to develop their skills on how to access on e-books. Students limited capabilities and access to e-learning have inspired me to expand my perspective on digital skills.
Therefore, this course has shown a glimpse of hope for me to expand skills on using internet as a learning environment.
Hi Meeri !!! Fancy meeting you here. A great opportunity to become your peer in this course and I hope that you offers me your guidance just like before.
Let’s become study buddies 
Kura!!
It is a pleasure to meet you. Although I initially felt a bit uncertain about the process, I have continued to explore and navigate my way through it. As I progress, I find myself becoming increasingly interested and engaged in the journey.
It’s great to meet you, @pennyscanlan. Encouraging to hear how your interest is growing, looking forward to seeing your journey!
Hi Kuraieta, it’s lovely to meet you! I’m glad the course is giving you some new ideas and inspiration.
Hello everyone.
My name is Ataake Mereke and I’m from one of the atoll islands which is located in the northern part of Kiribati Island called Abaiang. I worked as teacher, teaching business study for over the past three years. I’m grateful joining this course digital skills teaching to improve how I strengthen or support my teaching experience for students.
Hello everyone! My name is UEKAI Tooma, and I’m form Kiribati
I was inspired to join this course because I’m passionate about enhancing TVET education in Kiribati. I believe that equipping our students with strong technical and vocational skills is vital for their future success and for the overall development of our nation. This MOOC seems like an excellent opportunity to learn innovative teaching methods and strategies that I can implement in my classroom.
I look forward to connecting with all of you and learning together!
Hello everyone!
My name is Etau Betaia, and I’m from Kiribati. I currently teach Accounting to Year 11 students and I’ve been passionate about helping learners understand how financial literacy can empower both individuals and communities. I joined this course because I’m eager to strengthen my teaching practices and learn new strategies that will make technical and vocational education more engaging and effective for my students.
One of my goals for this MOOC is to connect with fellow educators, share ideas, and gain insights that I can apply in my own classroom. I believe that continuous learning is key to becoming a better teacher.
I’m excited to be part of this learning community and look forward to collaborating with you all.
Mauri everyone!
My name is Terieta Kaitinang, from the beautiful island of Kiribati. Nice to meet you all. I teach English and joining this course is to expand more my skillset. Learning more skill on internet and technology to improve my teaching to student. However a fun fact about Kiribati is that looking at a map you will see a small dot which show that it is Kiribati sitting on the equator of the earth which the first island to celebrate new year eve.