Welcome to my "digital portfolio". I'm sure most of you have heard someone say "I just threw the site together". This is one of those sites. My name is Jason Dude Lively (yes Dude is my real middle name). After earning my Ph.D., I have been given the name Dr. Dude by many of my students. It has grown on me and was the inspiration for my choice of domain names. I dabble in web and graphic design as well as photography. My real focus and passion deals with my ability to teach.
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I view teaching as an opportunity to empower students with the abilities and skills necessary to be successful. I strive to create an atmosphere that fosters learning while placing emphasis on the student’s role in the educational process. Adopting a more student-centered learning approach, I utilize constructivist methods of instruction that require students to become engaged with the course content. I believe that students must not only understand the content covered in a class, but that the student should be able to synthesize and then apply the content to real world situations. As a result of this philosophy, many of my assessment methods focus on the student’s ability to analyze the course content, develop solutions to real work problems, and implement those solutions in a manner that demonstrates their cognitive engagement with the course material.
One of the most important concepts that I hope to impart on my students is that learning should be a life-long process. It is essential in this industry for individuals to take an active role in keeping up with the technology and trends that will have a direct impact on their careers. As I continue to teach I follow my commitment to enhance my didactic methods in an effort to create courses and instructional materials that emulates my teaching philosophy.
Enjoy the site, and check back for updates.
Jason Lively Ed.S.