He was one of the first educators in the country to bring Chromebooks into his classroom. Through Google Apps, YouTube and other cloud-based tools, James has created a dynamic blended-learning environment for his students that demands collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. In addition to his role in the classroom, James is a project manger for YouTube on EDU initiatives. Since joining YouTube, his projects include YouTube Teachers, the YouTube Teachers’ Studio, and YouTube for Schools. James is a blended and cloud-based learning specialist for the EdTech Team. He consults for companies and schools on matters of education technology. He specializes in helping schools leverage web-based tools to increase rigor and student engagement.