About Me
Welcome to EDCI 336! I look forward to being a part of your learning journey in the course.
I have over 30 years of experience in the government, academic, and corporate sectors, transitioning from a 15-year career as a K-12 teacher and school administrator to a K-12 strategic consultant. My doctoral studies focused on leadership in computer-mediated learning, which paved the way for senior roles in both government, non-profit and private sectors. I have designed and taught graduate courses and programs, supervised master’s students, consulted for various government, private, and nonprofit organizations, and overseen complex research grants. See the latest about me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlabonte23/.
My career highlights include:
- Development of the BC Online Learning Standards & Quality Review Process
- Supporting Alberta North & eCampusAlberta online college educators in Alberta, particularly in northern rural and remote areas
- Was part of the Alberta Education K-12 Distance Education Review, a one-year review and research report on Alberta’s online K-12 programs
- Led the development of the national nonprofit Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn.net), serving as its CEO to the present day
- Led the development of a Quality Assurance Program for Camosun College, Victoria, BC
- Was a leader for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education’s Audit of the largest K-12 online program in the province, which led to the creation of a provincial program
- Chaired the BC Quality Assurance Panel, which informed BC’s K-12 online learning program’s Accountability and Quality Assurance Provincial Program
My professional practice is built on integrity, humility, and the principles of servant leadership. I am dedicated to building capacity in others and applying leadership principles to guide individuals and organizations through the intersection of AI and K-12 education. I look forward to empowering UVic students to leverage technology effectively.
