Have you met Josh, eClass Specialist at the Centre for Teaching and Learning? Spend the next few minutes getting to know him a little better.
What is your first U of A memory?
Does the Jubilee count? I went to a Fred Penner concert at the Jubilee, it was great. There was a big meet-and-greet afterwards… I never got his autograph because I was balling, but I was only four at the time.
What is your favourite distraction?
Probably Reddit - I've been going on the space and U.S. politics subreddits a lot.
What is a weird pet peeve you have?
People who talk during movies. It drives me nuts. That, and people being rude to service staff.
What would you tell your 18-year-old self if you could?
Take more risks. You have time to make up for them. Think you want to go into a specific field? Just go for it - there's time to try other things if it doesn't work out.
What is the most boring thing about you?
The countless hours I spend on Reddit.
If you were enrolling in one course/program/degree RIGHT NOW, what would it be?
I think it would be fun to do something in theatre or fine arts. I walk through there every day, and I hear people practicing and rehearsing - it seems like a lot of fun.
What is your go-to snack on campus?
It was Fillistix, but they've moved farther away from my office… so now it's the Beyond Meat burger at A&W. Shout-out to the vegetarians.
If you could see any live performance tomorrow, what would it be?
Jeff Buckley. I've watched a lot of his live performances online, and he's got such a good voice.
You have a friend visiting Edmonton for the first time - where do you take them?
I think Whyte Ave, just because you can spend a whole day there. Though I wish the Chapters was still around.
What is something your coworkers don't know about you?
I've gotten into reality TV lately. I got into the Bachelor for a solid year and half, and now I'm watching Survivor. This season has been great - a lot of social issues have been brought to the forefront. It's actually an interesting social experiment in my opinion, and not just trash television.
About Josh
Josh Westlake (BA, University of Alberta) is the eClass Specialist for The Centre for Teaching and Learning. Josh has spent the last seven years working at various positions at the University of Alberta, and has developed a strong background in assessment, LMS support, and media development. Josh offers support through consultations and workshops related to eClass.