- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning and Teaching That Help Define the Process
- The Real Cost of an Online Masters Program
- Creating a Positive Learning Environment for Adults
- The Teaching Philosophy of an Online Instructor
- Detecting Plagiarism and Verifying Suspicions
- Assessing Student Readiness for Online Instruction
- Interventions for Struggling Students in Distance Learning
- Instructor Strategies for Student Success
- Preventing, Identifying and Addressing Plagiarism in an Online Environment
- How to Help Your Online Students Succeed
About Me
James "Jeimzu" Ballou grew up in Davenport, Iowa. At three, his mother abandoned the family leaving James and his two older brothers with their father who was deeply involved in criminal activity and drug use. In the small house near the Mississippi River James learned to survive in the midst of drive-by shootings, illicit drug use, neglect and abuse. Surrounded by misery and pain James was given a firsthand lesson on CHOICE and the terrible repercussions that stem from failing to understand that one word. At fifteen, his father died forcing James to live with his estranged mother. It became immediately clear that the choices his mother had made during her long absence were very similar to the choices his father had made. At seventeen James left home, graduated from high school and joined the US Coast Guard. Following his military service James went on to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix and then completed a doctorate from Century University.
James describes his most important role as husband to April, his wife of nearly twenty years and of father to his four sons. James lives in West Haven, UT and writes extensively for a number of online publishers and specializes in the fields of online education, alternative medicine and dietary supplements. He believes that each person has the ability to change his or her life for the better by taking responsibility for their choices and not settling for the outcomes dictated by circumstance. His involvement in helping people make more informed choices is the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition and a testament to the positive outcomes that are yielded from making good choices rather than succumbing to outcomes dictated by circumstance.
My Awards & Certifications
Instructional Design – Franklin Covey
Advanced Design Principles – Shipley Associates
Course Design Mastery – Discover Card
University of Phoenix Online Instructor Certification (13 week course)
Pinnacle of Excellence Award - 1997
Excellence Award - 1997
Excellence Award - 1996
Top Team Leader - 1996
Certified Nutritional Herbalist – School of Natural Healing
Certified Family Herbalist – School of Natural Healing
My Latest Articles
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Creating a Positive Learning Environment for Adults
The key requirements for creating a positive learning environment do not come readily packaged. Instead they require an astute grasp of the differences between androgogy and pedagogy. Instructors can then implement the concepts to keep students motivated...Published on July 11, 2011 to Online Learning & Degree Programs
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The Teaching Philosophy of an Online Instructor
Understanding the teaching philosophy of the online instructor involves examining the belief that these individuals have in education and in understanding their personal view of the process. The educational spark within these teachers enables and inspires...Published on June 29, 2011 to Online Learning & Degree Programs
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Writing a Syllabus for an Online Class Requires More Information Than Traditional Course Syllabi
When an instructor creates a syllabus for an online class he must consider not just the facts that are important to convey but also work to assure the the atmosphere and personal touch are communicated via the document. In online classes syllabi have...Published on March 13, 2011 to Online Learning & Degree Programs
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