James Williams
Senior Lecturer
Background
With industry experience and over 25 years professional teaching experience in Applied Computing, Enterprise & Innovation, Leadership Management & Ethics. James has supported many students to utilise their potential and achieve their academic and career goals.
He obtained a First Class BA (Hons) in Business Management & an MSc in e-Commerce Technology with Distinction from the University of Wales. His teaching is further supported by a WebMaster & Advanced Internet Technology Diploma along with many CPD certificates and qualifications. His pastoral care and student support is supported by Coaching, Mindfulness & Counselling qualifications.
James research and professional experience informs his teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio. He is passionate about helping others to learn, grow and achieve their potential in a safe and supported environment.
Specialist Subjects
- Holistic Learning & Well-being
- Computer Technology
- Creativity & Innovation
- Leadership Management & Ethics
Professional and/or Research Experience
Research & dissemination on the use of Screen Mirroring Technology to support HE transition to a more student-centered active & collaborative learning and development environment.
Holistic Learning: Articles published in the areas of ‘Holistic Well-being, Awakening & Enlightenment & Self-Actualization. An example article can be viewed here: https://goo.gl/4AV68t.
FE/HE collaborative e-learning WETN Project which involved the creation of e-training solutions for the academic & SME sector.
The eTutor project that explored education and training online using Open source Web 2.0 technologies.
The iCAN project that developed an Open Source Web 2.0 Social collaborative platform to enhance collaboration & innovation in large interdisciplinary Universities/Organisations.
Professional industry work included development, training and consultancy on Web Authoring, Web Design, Web Development, CMS systems, Web 2.0 Technologies, e-Commerce and Digital Marketing.
Holistic Learning: Articles published in the areas of ‘Holistic Well-being, Awakening & Enlightenment & Self-Actualization. An example article can be viewed here: https://goo.gl/4AV68t.
FE/HE collaborative e-learning WETN Project which involved the creation of e-training solutions for the academic & SME sector.
The eTutor project that explored education and training online using Open source Web 2.0 technologies.
The iCAN project that developed an Open Source Web 2.0 Social collaborative platform to enhance collaboration & innovation in large interdisciplinary Universities/Organisations.
Professional industry work included development, training and consultancy on Web Authoring, Web Design, Web Development, CMS systems, Web 2.0 Technologies, e-Commerce and Digital Marketing.
Qualifications
- Mindfulness Teacher Training & Counselling Diploma
- MSc e-Commerce Technology (Distinction) - University of Wales
- Webmaster & Advanced Internet Technology Diploma
- BA (Hons) in Business Management (First Class) - University of Wales
Languages Spoken
James speaks English and is a long-time Welsh learner
Professional Membership or Roles
Senior Fellow of Advance HE
Academic Teaching
External Recognition or Rewards
NEEA Enterprise Catalyst Award – National Enterprise Educator Awards
Recognized as an international expert in TEL
TEL Keynote Conference speaker
Recognized as an international expert in TEL
TEL Keynote Conference speaker
Professional Publications
- Williams J. (2017) Active learning with Screen Mirroring Technology, TEL Case-study, UWTSD, April 2017
- Williams J. (2014) ‘The Evolution of Human Consciousness and Creativity’, AHSSSE Journal [Online]: De Numine, Spring 2014
- Williams J. (2013) ‘The Heart of Creativity and the Bright Spark within us all: a Unified Model of Intelligence and Creativity for the 21st Century’, HEEG: Innovation in Enterprise Education working with STEM and other disciplines, Kingston University London
- Williams J (2012), ‘The Heart of Success and Human Potential, the X-factor and Light within us all’, SuperConsciousness Magazine, October 2012
- Williams J (2012), ‘The Heart of the Welsh Economy’, South Wales Business Review: Emerging Theme, Vol 3 Issue 4 2012
- Williams J (2012), ‘Heart-based intelligence & HeartMath Technology’, The Inaugural Future Directions Conference, Graduates for our Future Enhancement Theme, Learning for Employment Work Strand, Glyndŵr University in Wrexham, April 2012
- Jones K., Pole R., Hole S., Williams J., and Toole T. (2012), ‘Social Networks for Learning: Breaking through the Walled Garden of the VLE’, Social Networks: Computational Aspects and Mining (Computer and Communication Networks Series), Springer
- Pole R., Hole S., Jones K., Williams J., and Toole T. (2010), ‘eDiscovery Learning: An Evaluation of Web 2.0 Technology to Enhance Learning’, ‘e’Teaching and Learning Workshop 2010, Higher Education Academy subject network for Information and Computer Sciences (HEA-ICS), University of Greenwich, London, June 2010
- Pole R., Hole S., Jones K., Williams J., and Toole T. (2010), ‘Discovery Learning With A Social Learning Environment Constructed Using Free, Easy and Effective Web 2.0 Technology’, 5th Plymouth e-Learning Conference, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, April 2010
- Williams J. (2008) e-Discovery Learning, eTutor Project, JISC, April 2008