Gladden: Recent Episodes
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For centuries, storytelling has been a way to foster connection, empathy, and understanding between people. The Gladden Podcast, hosted by Garmondyu Whorway and Patrick McKinnon, brings together international students and professionals to share their inspirational stories and experiences. Garmondyu and Patrick’s ambition is to create a community that not only listens to each other’s stories, but also becomes part of each other’s stories. We invite you to subscribe to our weekly podcast for free, and to become part of a community of international voices by commenting on the stories that you hear, or by contacting us directly to share your story.
Guest: David Patrick McKinnon - eLearning Strategist
David Patrick McKinnon is an eLearning Strategist who currently works as a Lead Designer, Developer, and Project Manager. McKinnon has used his expertise within fortuitous e-learning situations to lead course road mapping and product development, project management, and multimedia integration.
In this episode, we ask David Patrick McKinnon about his experience designing online courses during COVID pandemic. He shared about the challenges and lessons learnt along the way.
Guest: David Patrick McKinnon - eLearning Strategist
David Patrick McKinnon is an eLearning Strategist who currently works as a Lead Designer, Developer, and Project Manager. For over ten years, McKinnon has used his expertise within fortuitous e-learning situations to lead course road mapping and product development, project management, and multimedia integration.
This episode asks how far e-learning has come in the learning world. Further, we ask about the ever-changing tendency of e-learning, and the role technologies continue to play in that process.
Guest: David Patrick McKinnon - eLearning Strategist
David Patrick McKinnon is an eLearning Strategist who currently works as a Lead Designer, Developer, and Project Manager. McKinnon has used his expertise within fortuitous e-learning situations to lead course road mapping and product development, project management, and multimedia integration.
In this episode, we ask David Patrick McKinnon what e-learning means for academics and non-academic environments. We further ask about trends and challenges in e-learning from design to development
Sanjay Sharma, a Nepali and Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Sociology, National University of Singapore, walks us through the construction of the Gurkha and the Gurkha soldiers migration. He discusses "Gender and Migration" as factors in the construction of the Gurkha that are part of his fascinating research focus. This research is a MUST HEAR!
Dr. Serumola discusses the consultation trends within the EdTech Community from a Corporate/Business Perspective. He has led the design, development, and implementation of Strategic Change and Training initiatives for global Corporate/Business programs.
Sana Alam, a TechTalent expert and the founder of Crank Recruitment providing an inspiring workshop on how to get from fresh grads to employ. Sana is passionate about improving the HR delivery service, working with startups, and establishing tech hubs globally. Enjoy listening and subscribe.
Conversation with Kelvin Nsekwila, the founder of the Tusekwile Imiti Iikula Foundation (TIIF), Zambia. His journey and inspiration that lead to an innovative idea of establishing a foundation that addresses illiteracy issues and gender-based discrimination within socially disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in Zambia.
Alex (Favour) Devine breathtaking life’s story about innovation and perseverance is worth your ears. His story will inspire you and educate you about the fantastic work he is currently doing with Liberia's young people in education. Indeed, we can use our challenges as the stimulus for greater heights.
An online portfolio is an excellent channel to showcase your work or publish your brand to a broader audience. Join Adam DJ Brett to learn the types and techniques in building that long-awaited portfolio. Share your questions via this platform, and Adam will be happy to reach out to you. You could also reach Adam's by searching Adam DJ Brett in your browser. Enjoy, and listen!