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Instructor Jam Session April 2025

Welcome to Instructor Jam Session. This exclusive event brings together top-tier experts across diverse fields to collaborate and share insights with private career college instructors on skills, emerging trends, and the latest developments in career training instruction. Don’t miss out! Secure your spot by clicking the button below. Continue reading to discover more about the upcoming session and our esteemed guest speaker. We hope to see you there!

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Session Description

Asynchronous and Blended Learning

Join us for the next Instructor Jam Session on April 11, 2025, at 12 PM ET | 10 AM MT | 1 PM AT, where we’ll dive into the evolving landscape of education with a focus on asynchronous and blended learning models. This session will explore how technology enables flexible learning by combining online instruction with face-to-face interactions. We’ll discuss the benefits, challenges, and best practices for creating engaging, effective learning environments that meet diverse student needs and schedules.



Meet our Speaker


Jessica Downie


Director of Curriculum, Quality, and Compliance


Oxford International Education Group




Jessica Downie is the Director of Curriculum, Quality and Compliance for the Career Colleges across Canada at Oxford International Education Group. With over a decade of experience in global education, Jessica specializes in curriculum design around inclusive and equitable practices and the use and integration of technology in the classroom.  She has worked on many projects transforming traditional learning experiences to incorporate flexible, inclusive and technological practices, has contributed to the book The Importance of the Dissertation in Practice co-writing The Impact of the DIP: Intentionality and Andragogy to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Relevancy, and is passionate about equitable learning for the diverse learners in the classroom. Jessica is completing a Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology and Technology in Inclusive Design Practices from Policies to the Classroom from The Chicago School.