1-week On-demand Individual Access
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
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- 20-Minute Mentors, Course Design and Preparation, Faculty, Magna All Access, Technology in the Classroom
How Can I Leverage Force Multipliers in the Classroom?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- This presentation will show you how to enhance your productivity and improve your efficiency by accessing a host of what could easily be described as virtual teaching assistants. You'll learn how to get help with all the things that matter to you: grading, teaching, interacting with students, conducting research, and kindling students interest in learning.
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- 20-Minute Mentors, Active and Engaged Students, Faculty, Magna All Access
How Can I Engage Generation C?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- 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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- 20-Minute Mentors, Leadership, Student Support
How Can I Effectively Mentor Students?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- 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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- 20-Minute Mentors, Leadership, Personal and Professional Development for Academic Leaders
How Can I Write Better Letters of Recommendation?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- 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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- 20-Minute Mentors, Faculty Support, Leadership
How Can I Be an Effective Mentor?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- 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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- 20-Minute Mentors, Course Delivery and Instruction, Faculty, Magna All Access, Personal Development
How Can I Teach Routine Courses with Energy and Enthusiasm?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- 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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- 20-Minute Mentors, Faculty, Magna All Access, Personal Development
How Can I Move My Teaching Forward at Midcareer?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- 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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- 20-Minute Mentors, Active and Engaged Students, Course Delivery and Instruction, Faculty
How Do Mini-lectures Improve Student Engagement?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- Learn proven techniques you can use immediately to transform your lectures from necessary evils to persuasive presentations. Discover how educating and motivating students gets easier when you develop mini-lectures that are based on how the brain works.
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- 20-Minute Mentors, Faculty, Magna All Access, Online Course Delivery and Instruction, Online Student Engagement
How Do I Establish an Engaging Atmosphere in My Online Classroom?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- Create a positive, transparent online teaching environment that students will respond to with enthusiasm.
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- 20-Minute Mentors, Faculty, Magna All Access, Online Course Design and Preparation, Online Student Engagement
How Do I Create a Lively, Yet Functional, Online Classroom?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- 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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- 20-Minute Mentors, Online Assessment, Grading, and Feedback
How Do I Design Innovative Assignments to Foster Learning in the Online Classroom?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- 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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- 20-Minute Mentors, Faculty, Online Course Delivery and Instruction, Online Student Engagement
What Are the Best Questioning Strategies for Enhancing Online Discussions?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- Learn how to engage students in online discussions that increase class cohesion, explore subject matters thoughtfully, and enhance learning outcomes.
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