ABOUT JAMES
Diverse Background
Skilled Practitioner
Future-Ready Focus
17 years of experience as a teacher,
instructional coach, and educational
technology innovator with a strong
background in journalism and multimedia
production make me an educational expert
with a unique and desirable set of skills.
Educational Philosophy
My educational philosophy stands on three foundational components.
FOUNDATION #1: INTEGRITY
One of my most deeply held beliefs is that, with unwavering integrity, anyone is capable of doing anything.
FOUNDATION #2: COLLABORATION
We must establish a positive learning community in which participants cooperatively learn so they can individually achieve.
FOUNDATION #3: EFFECTIVE TECH
Learners succeed when the right technology is used for the right purpose, not simply because technology is used.
Resume
Here is a snapshot of my skills and qualifications.
EXPERIENCE
17 years in education, 3 schools, 2 states, thousands of hours of instruction, thousands of successful students & adult learners
ACHIEVEMENT
Evaluated top 5% among peers throughout career, Teacher of the Year, record graduation rates, and proven leadership effectiveness
EDUCATION
M.A. in Instructional Design – Educational Technology, B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, Summa Cum Laude graduate
SKILL
Expert in educational technology, pedagogy, adult learning theory, ID models, eLearning, and gamification
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Portfolio
Creating great content is a major passion of mine. Here’s a sample of what I’ve done.
Digital Learning
Escape rooms, gamification, choice boards, playlists, and blended learning
Videos
Selections from my @JamesTheDLC YouTube channel
Professional Learning
Teacher training, tutorials, clicksheets, and instructional resources
Coursework and Training
CERTIFICATION
Certified English 7-12 and ESL in Texas
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Instructional Design from UCF
FORMAL TRAINING
Thousands of hours at trainings and conventions
TRAININGS DELIVERED
Trainer for a wide variety of PL subjects
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A Respected
and Trusted Colleague
You can learn a lot about a person based on what others have to say about him or her. Here’s a collection of testimonials from those with whom I have shared the closest professional relationships.
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