Episode 49. Modern Maritime Education In The Digital Age With Dr Portia Ndlovu, Professor at Mass. Maritime

In this episode, we set sail into the vast sea of maritime education with our distinguished guest, Dr. Portia Ndlovu, Professor at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, author, lawyer, and recording artist. Key Topics: Maritime Education in the Digital Age: Dr. Ndlovu guides us through the transformation of maritime education in the digital era, emphasizing the importance of technology integration in classrooms to create a future-ready workforce. Leveraging Social Media and Remote Work for Recruitment: We discuss how social media and remote work can help broaden the talent pool and reach overlooked potential. The Positive Impact of the Maritime Industry: The conversation highlights the need to educate the public about the maritime industry's significant impacts, especially its potential to combat poverty through job creation, with a focus on South Africa. U.S. Leading in Shipping Tech: Dr. Ndlovu shares insights about how the U.S. leads in shipping technology and the opportunities this presents for students. Dr. Ndlovu’s Current Projects: An overview of Dr. Ndlovu's ongoing work, including her forthcoming article on the maritime industry and her investigation into the damaging effects of governmental corruption. Join us for another enlightening episode of The Last Dinosaur. Don't forget to share your favorite moments using #TheLastDinosaur, and make sure to subscribe for future adventures! Tune in Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Music by Peg and The Rejected 'King of SKA' Art Work By:  GA Design   This podcast was produced by me, Chris Aversano Support our Podcast: If you've found value in this episode, please rate us 5-stars and follow  The podcast has a newsletter where you can subscribe. Every interaction truly makes a difference! You can also Buy Me A Coffee