Why did I create OTLHelp.com?  I have a deep passion for teaching, learning and technology. And over many years of being involved in online teaching and learning and web building, as well as computers, I have gathered useful resources as well as created content that I want to share with others--without advertising, bias, or commercial interests. OTLhelp.com also supports training and consulting I provide on web building and online teaching issues. I hope this website is helpful to others, and would love to hear any comments or suggestions.

A bit about my background:

• B. A. in Philosophy with a minor in Business Management, with an undeclared minor in Psychology and Computer Science from University of New Mexico.
• Masters in Teaching, with a concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages from School for International Training.
• Certificate in Internet Publishing from the University of British Columbia.
• Authored "How to Make a Website", a web building manual for teachers and students that covers all aspects of web building from usability issues, design, HTML, image and file size optimization, as well as how to use Dreamweaver, Photoshop and other related applications. Copies of my web building manual are available free to non-profit agencies and volunteer organization. Simply contact me.
• Have worked for and with WebCT, as well as at University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University supporting faculty in technical and pedagogical aspects of online teaching.
• 10 years of teaching/training experience with people of all ages in Japan, America, and
  Canada in high schools, universities, colleges, high schools and corporations.
• Love to travel internationally, play chess and Quake III, study paranormal phenomena, lift weights, and ride motorcycles.