Week 1 Blog

Hey everyone, 

It's really good seeing all of you through your blogs and I am really excited to be back in class with you.  For those that don't know, my name is Kirk Pilon and I am a third year teacher with Saskatchewan Rivers Pubic School Division.  I am currently teaching at W.P. Sandin in Shellbrook, where I was fortunate enough to secure an Industrial Arts position.  I eventually hope to teach Industrial Arts in Prince Albert; however, I feel that this is a very good stepping-stone for me.  Upon completion of this program, I plan to apply for the Educational Technology and Design Master’s of Education program that is offered through the University of Saskatchewan.  It is a program that intrigues me, which, someday, (hopefully) will help me attain an administrative position within the school division.

I am currently living with my beautiful and supportive partner Shea, whom is also a teacher.  We both live for the outdoors, fishing and travelling.  We have recently purchased a house, have gutted it, and are slowly piecing everything back together.  I play bass in a local rock and country cover band called The Bush Pies. We have been playing together for 7 years and have performed at countless weddings and establishments.

I feel fairly competent with technology, however, I believe that this course will be very beneficial to me.  I feel as though education is going through a major shift and there are many new, engaging ways to deliver content to students.