James Thomas
Adjunct Professor at Glendale Community College- Claim this Profile
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Ayellee Adam
It has been a pleasure working with Jim for the past three years as part of the teaching staff at Cal State East Bay’s eLearning programs. He has proven to be a wealth of information for our students, who are looking for insights into the field of eLearning or online instruction. Students can always depend on him to be available when they have questions, is quick to offer additional support and is a kind and encouraging instructor. He constantly improves the educational-technology related courses he teaches for us and finds creative ways to make the material interesting and relevant to our students. He is an important part of our teaching staff and one who constantly strives to improve upon his career and professional outlook. I wish him the best in all his future endeavors!
Meg Taggart
Jim Thomas and I have worked together for years now, mainly in the capacity of instructional design collaborators and partners. Jim is incredibly responsive and highly productive in this realm. I have also had the opportunity to evaluate courses he has taught- an eclectic range in the instructional technology and online teaching and learning discipline. While his courses establish a solid foundation of current strategies and technologies, his delivery as an instructor adds what many courses lack. Jim connects students to current events and resources, bringing to life the connections of their studies and the developments in the field today.
Ayellee Adam
It has been a pleasure working with Jim for the past three years as part of the teaching staff at Cal State East Bay’s eLearning programs. He has proven to be a wealth of information for our students, who are looking for insights into the field of eLearning or online instruction. Students can always depend on him to be available when they have questions, is quick to offer additional support and is a kind and encouraging instructor. He constantly improves the educational-technology related courses he teaches for us and finds creative ways to make the material interesting and relevant to our students. He is an important part of our teaching staff and one who constantly strives to improve upon his career and professional outlook. I wish him the best in all his future endeavors!
Meg Taggart
Jim Thomas and I have worked together for years now, mainly in the capacity of instructional design collaborators and partners. Jim is incredibly responsive and highly productive in this realm. I have also had the opportunity to evaluate courses he has taught- an eclectic range in the instructional technology and online teaching and learning discipline. While his courses establish a solid foundation of current strategies and technologies, his delivery as an instructor adds what many courses lack. Jim connects students to current events and resources, bringing to life the connections of their studies and the developments in the field today.
Ayellee Adam
It has been a pleasure working with Jim for the past three years as part of the teaching staff at Cal State East Bay’s eLearning programs. He has proven to be a wealth of information for our students, who are looking for insights into the field of eLearning or online instruction. Students can always depend on him to be available when they have questions, is quick to offer additional support and is a kind and encouraging instructor. He constantly improves the educational-technology related courses he teaches for us and finds creative ways to make the material interesting and relevant to our students. He is an important part of our teaching staff and one who constantly strives to improve upon his career and professional outlook. I wish him the best in all his future endeavors!
Meg Taggart
Jim Thomas and I have worked together for years now, mainly in the capacity of instructional design collaborators and partners. Jim is incredibly responsive and highly productive in this realm. I have also had the opportunity to evaluate courses he has taught- an eclectic range in the instructional technology and online teaching and learning discipline. While his courses establish a solid foundation of current strategies and technologies, his delivery as an instructor adds what many courses lack. Jim connects students to current events and resources, bringing to life the connections of their studies and the developments in the field today.
Ayellee Adam
It has been a pleasure working with Jim for the past three years as part of the teaching staff at Cal State East Bay’s eLearning programs. He has proven to be a wealth of information for our students, who are looking for insights into the field of eLearning or online instruction. Students can always depend on him to be available when they have questions, is quick to offer additional support and is a kind and encouraging instructor. He constantly improves the educational-technology related courses he teaches for us and finds creative ways to make the material interesting and relevant to our students. He is an important part of our teaching staff and one who constantly strives to improve upon his career and professional outlook. I wish him the best in all his future endeavors!
Meg Taggart
Jim Thomas and I have worked together for years now, mainly in the capacity of instructional design collaborators and partners. Jim is incredibly responsive and highly productive in this realm. I have also had the opportunity to evaluate courses he has taught- an eclectic range in the instructional technology and online teaching and learning discipline. While his courses establish a solid foundation of current strategies and technologies, his delivery as an instructor adds what many courses lack. Jim connects students to current events and resources, bringing to life the connections of their studies and the developments in the field today.
Credentials
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Quality Matters Higher Education Master Reviewer
QM Quality MattersDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
QM-Certified K-12 Course Reviewer
QM Quality MattersFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Scrum: The Basics
LinkedInJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
QM-Certified Higher Education Peer Reviewer
QM Quality MattersDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Agile Foundations
LinkedInNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Peer Reviewer Course
QM Quality MattersNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
QM-Certified Higher Education Peer Reviewer
QM Quality Matters -
QM-Certified K-12 Course Reviewer
QM Quality Matters
Experience
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Glendale Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2022 - Present
Music Business, Live Sound Reinforcement Music Business, Live Sound Reinforcement
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California State University - East Bay
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Faculty
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Jun 2018 - Present
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Instructional Designer
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Jan 2017 - Present
Designs and assesses Higher Ed, K-12, and CPE courses and curriculum. Designs and assesses Higher Ed, K-12, and CPE courses and curriculum.
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Music Producer and Multi-instrumentalist
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Jan 1993 - Present
Produce, engineer, compose, perform, and record original music and bands/individual musicians. Also lessons and consulting. Produce, engineer, compose, perform, and record original music and bands/individual musicians. Also lessons and consulting.
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Co Owner
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
I develop content (blogs, articles, social media) and conduct research in support of other marketing agencies, and private/public sector companies. We also provide traditional marketing services to a select number of clients. I develop content (blogs, articles, social media) and conduct research in support of other marketing agencies, and private/public sector companies. We also provide traditional marketing services to a select number of clients.
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Arizona State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Member
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Aug 2004 - Dec 2009
Created and taught online and in-person classes in music performance, composition, and recording, media, and education. Created and taught online and in-person classes in music performance, composition, and recording, media, and education.
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Murrieta Valley Adult and Community Education
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Murrieta, CA
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Adjunct Instructor
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Jan 2000 - Jul 2004
Developed and taught a variety of community education classes including Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Photography, and general computer usage. Developed and taught a variety of community education classes including Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Photography, and general computer usage.
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Education
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Arizona State University
PhD, Educational/Instructional Technology/Arts, Media, & Engineering -
California State University - East Bay
Master of Science - MS, Online Teaching and Learning -
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Visual and Performing Arts/Arts & Technology