QuadC Podcast Jeff Giorgi
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Connecting with progressive minds in education.
Our guests are those that work in education, whether that be at a school, a non for profit, or a business.
They share what status quo they're challenging for the greater good of student/faculty success and share their beliefs and concepts around effective methods for teaching and applying knowledge.
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Ep. 8 | Supporting International Students: Setting yourself on the right path to achieve your career goals
In this episode, we've got Syed Zeehad, a founder at Connected.
Some main points of this episode include:
- How Zeehad started his carrier and what lessons he learned that helped him become successful.
- The importance of listening to your heart when picking a field.
- A short guide that can help determine what education program you need to study to achieve your goals.
- The learning curve when moving to a new country and culture.
- Guiding students that were in his shoes.
Ways to get in touch with Zeehad and learn more about his work:
Connect with him on, LinkedIn, Youtube or by email. -
Ep. 7 | Propelling CODING careers with hands on bootcamps
In this episode, we've got Kevin Khoury, a founder at Journey Education.
Some main points of this episode include:
- Brief overview of Journey Ed
- How Kevin identified the need for this type of service
- The value that his bootcamp brings
- How an online course can be more effective and efficient that traditional in-person teaching
- Tips for other aspiring entrepreneurs on how to execute on their ideas
Ways to get in touch with Kevin and learn more about his work:
Connect with him on Twitter, LinkedIn, or by email. -
Ep. 6 | How instructional design plays a vital role in today's learning environment
In this episode, we've got Danielle Shelton, an experienced and creative instructional designer.
Some main points of this episode include:
- How Danielle transitioned from teaching to instructional design
- What is instructional design and what is its purpose in the learning environment for both: teachers and students
- The importance for instructors to connect and engage with their students
- Tips and tricks to make teaching fun
- Key pitfalls to avoid for teachers when teaching their content to students
Ways to get in touch with Danielle and learn more about her work:
Connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
Check out her podcast. -
Ep. 5 | The Importance for EdTech Companies to Evolve with Colleges and Universities
In this episode, we've got David Floyd who is a Strategy Consultant at QuadC.
Some main points of this episode include:
- David Floyd's Journey into the software sales profession and all of the experiences that helped him get there
- Why EdTech companies must evolve with Colleges and Universities
- The Importance of transparency in keeping good relationships with clients
- Why faculty integration with student success services is vital for student support
- How we came up with the brand name QuadC for our holistic higher ed solution
Ways to get in touch with David and learn more about his work:
Connect with him on LinkedIn. -
Ep. 4 | Providing "Virtual Backpacks" to First Year Students
In this episode, we've got Jason Scott who plays a key role in the transitions and orientations program at Laurentian University.
Some main points of this episode include:
- About the transitions and orientations program
- The value that it brings to the students
- Why it is important for prospective students to feel engaged and valued even before joining a University/College
- The value of the "virtual backpack"
Ways to get in touch with Jason and learn more about his work:
Connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter or check out Laurentian University's content on youtube. -
Ep. 3 | Challenging the Stigma associated with Tutoring
In this episode, we've got Hannah Batten who is a professional writing tutor.
Some main points of this episode include:
- How Hannah began her career in tutoring
- The importance of having a connection with students while tutoring
- The community emphasis with tutoring
- Her wishlist for a tutor management platform
- The game plan and how to prepare before the tutoring sessions starts
Ways to get in touch with Hannah and learn more about her work:
Connect with her on LinkedIn