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James S. May is the faculty fellow for innovation and technology at Valencia College where he has pioneered the use of cell phones and computer-assisted learning in his English as a Second Language classes. He is also on the Sunshine State TESOL board, Floridas affiliate to TESOL International. May got his start in the field of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in the mid '90s as a linguist for the U.S. Army and has been working in digitally hybrid worlds ever since. He has been named Professor of the Year in the state of Florida twice, first by the Association of Florida Colleges in 2010 and then again by the Carnegie Foundation in 2011. He was also was named one of the Nations Top 40 Innovators in Education by the Center for Digital Education in 2013.

May earned his EdD in second language acquisition and MS in curriculum and instruction, both from University of Florida.

Updated 11-20-2017

- How Can I Engage Generation C?
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- In just 20 minutes, this presentation covers the nature of the Generation C phenomenon and how it relates to classroom management, formative assessment tools, and low- and no-cost techniques for enhancing student engagement. From cell phones to Post-Its, this presentation is full of practical tips on how to connect with students.
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- How Can I Effectively Mentor Students?
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- Gain fresh perspectives and new ideas about faculty and student mentoring, be inspired to do more for students and colleagues, and improve as a mentor, mentee, and teacher.
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- How Can I Write Better Letters of Recommendation?
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- Learn to write letters of recommendation more effectively and efficiently, by inspiring the student to be more accountable in the process.
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- How Can I Be an Effective Mentor?
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- Balancing theory and practice, this fast and focused session will show you how you can be an effective advisor and coach without detracting from your other responsibilities.
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- How Can I Teach Routine Courses with Energy and Enthusiasm?
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- This presentation equips you with an enlightened understanding of where you are as a teacher, where you want to go, and how to get there. You'll see how to work around your weaknesses and maybe even accept things you cant change. You'll develop different strategies to keep your teaching engaging through midcareer.
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- How Can I Move My Teaching Forward at Midcareer?
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- Teachers will learn how to keep themselves present—when they go to class tomorrow and for the balance of their careers—by following the presenters down-to-earth diagnosis of the problem and prescription for solutions.
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- How Do I Establish an Engaging Atmosphere in My Online Classroom?
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- Create a positive, transparent online teaching environment that students will respond to with enthusiasm.
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- How Do I Create a Lively, Yet Functional, Online Classroom?
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- Explore ways to run an efficient, predictable online classroom and, at the same time, make students feel that they have an authentic, transparent relationship with you.
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- How Do I Design Innovative Assignments to Foster Learning in the Online Classroom?
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- Discover a wealth of assignment and activity options suited to online coursework, all of them focused on helping students achieve the learning goals you've set.
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- What Are the Best Questioning Strategies for Enhancing Online Discussions?
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- Learn how to engage students in online discussions that increase class cohesion, explore subject matters thoughtfully, and enhance learning outcomes.
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- What Are the Secrets to Providing Highly Effective Feedback to Students?
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- You'll learn ways to give substantive feedback and recycle comments to save time and effort. You'll see the type of questions that help or hinder student achievement and acquire tips to ignite students curiosity, respect their thinking, and stoke their engagement.
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- What Are the Secrets to Making Highly Effective Educational Videos?
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- Learn the process of conceiving, producing, and posting your own educational videos—that doesn't require you to get in front of the camera.
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