James Jackson

Location: chicago, il

About me

James is the Senior Associate at JAJ & Associates, Adjunct Faculty and eLearning Consultant at MaxKnowledge and member of the Board of Advisors of Dream Catchers Global. James was the Associate Provost of Faculty Development, President of the Online Division at Harrison College and the Director for the Center of Technology Resources for Indiana Business College. Because of his extensive background in technology and his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for assisting aspiring business owners, James has provided his leadership/project management skills in many start-up operations mentoring dozens of young leaders over his career. All providing great growth opportunities for his stakeholders.

James has developed more than 50 courses and dozens of programs in the areas of technology, business, progress management and general education. James has been an instructor for more than 15 years during which time he provided training to over 500 trainers and more than 5000 students. His academic background includes a Masters of Education in Occupational Training and Development and is currently working on his doctoral dissertation in Higher Education Administration emphasis on Strategic Enrollment Management. James enjoys working with students and assisting them through complex concepts which he is able to turn into easy to understand and usable skills.

A full profile of my professional career is available on LinkedIn:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesajacksonjr

Connect with me on LinkedIn and here in the Lounge.

Interests

my family, golf, tennis, swimming, and participating in youth sports.

Skills

faculty development, elearning, program and curriculum development, project management, business analysis and technology integration

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James Jackson

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Fear Factor with Tests

Ruben, outside of measuring comprehension, can tests and other forms of assessment be used as part of the learning process? Thanks for anything you can share on this topic. James Jackson

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Traits of Successful Instructors

Scott, great post and not much more I can add. The point I do want to draw forward is there are no bad students only bad teachers. If any instructors find themselves totally drained at the end if each day they may want to consider a new profession. Taking on the challenges you list here should be invigorating and provide the uniqueness of each day to keep things fresh. This is my take on teaching and my two cents. James Jackson

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Traits of Successful Instructors

William, agreed and flexibility also is needed as the instructor becomes more knowledgeable about the base knowledge of their students and the current experiences they bring into the classroom. Our ability as an instructor to use the current knowledge and understandings of our students can be directly related to the outcomes achieved. James Jackson

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Self-Doubt

Jennifer, this story is common across the country and unfortunately is more common than many may think. Each year there seems to be more and more data that directly feeds into the need of positive methodologies within higher education. Students get enough breaking down and negative feedback in their daily lives so the positive approach does seem to have a very good outcome. Thanks for sharing. James Jackson

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Fear Factor with Tests

Gina, YES! Always good to have some outcomes to go along with the techniques being used. Other readers will also find this incredibly beneficial so thanks for sharing and keep up the outstanding work. Your institution is very fortunate to have you on their team. James Jackson

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Self-Doubt

Susan, great post and critical information for all of us to takeaway. We learn more from making a mistake than we do just from reading it out of a book. Once the mistake is made the brain takes on a different chemistry and we work harder not to make the same mistake. The more we as instructors can make use of how the brain actually works the better outcomes we will achieve with our students. Thanks for sharing. James Jackson

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Self-Doubt

Susan, great job! Students need to be constantly reminded that the purpose of school is to transfer the skills they need and this is why attendance is important. The more they participate and fully engage the better they will get at the hands-on skills and required knowledge they need to perform. James Jackson

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Traits of Successful Instructors

Harley, can you provide some of the ways in which you influence your students? Is this influence part of your curriculum or more of just who you are? Thanks for anything you can share. James Jackson

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Traits of Successful Instructors

Robert, I really like the use of fair but firm. In the real world of employment our students will experience situations that are not always fair so this should be discussed and there is nothing wrong with discussing with students how fortunate they are that while in the classroom they will be treated fairly but this may not always be the case once they leave school. James Jackson

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Traits of Successful Instructors

Brian, you are correct and all students MUST be treated equally regardless of race, religion, beliefs, or financial status. That being said there is nothing wrong with those students that follow all rules and perform well in the classroom be acknowledged in front of their peers. All students should be praised as much as possible. In the real world those that perform to a higher level will reap the most rewards and this is a lesson students also need to learn. James Jackson

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