Interview 3 With Robert Morris University

This is an interesting one because I interviewed the university that I’m writing the paper for!  This is the third interview for my paper for COSK1221.

What is your name and official title at your company?

Jonathan Potts, director of public relations

What is the name of the company you work for, and what does it specialize in?

Robert Morris University — a nonprofit, private comprehensive university

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Interview 2 With Comcast

What is your name and official title at your company?

Frank Eliason – Senior Director, National Customer Operation

What is the name of the company you work for, and what does it specialize in?

Comcast.  Today, we’re the country’s largest provider of cable services – and one of the world’s leading communications companies. We’re focused on broadband cable, commerce, and content. We deliver digital services, provide faster Internet and clearer broadband phone service, and develop and deliver innovative programming.

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Interview 1 With Derek Haswell (Zeo)

In preparation for my final research paper for my COSK 1221 (Argument and Research) class, I conducted a phone interview today with Derek Haswell who is the Associate Manager of Social Media and Online Marketing for Zeo.  This interview is just one of many to come.  Tomorrow, I have a conference call scheduled with some people from Verizon’s social media team.  I’ve also gotten YESs to my requests for interviews from American Express, Discover Card, Comcast, Surpass Hosting, Robert Morris University, and PNC.

Check out his responses below!  Note that his responses were transcribed by me, but reviewed by him for accuracy.

What is your name and official title at your company?

Derek Haswell – Associate Manager of Social Media and Online Marketing

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TRETC 2008

Today was the Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference.  It’s the premier educational technology conference to attend in this region.  Administrators, teachers, and IT professionals all gather for sessions, keynote speakers and of course, lunch.  They also have the opportunity to browse some vendor booths.  What was different this year, was that students also attended.  Well, a few from my school at least, including myself.  The experience was phenomenal.  Unfortunately, we were almost an hour late, and missed the keynote I was much looking forward to, due to a bus driver who seriously lacked any navigational skills whatsoever.  In fact, once we arrived in Cranberry, we ended up using my iPhone 3G’s GPS to find our way to the Regional Learning Alliance.  What a trip!  Regardless though, once we arrived we were eager to jump into the activities going on; of course, that was after we ate a few blueberry muffins.

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iTunes U Puts iPods to Good Use | Edutopia

Boylan says he’s excited to share his Keynote tutorials through iTunes U because experience has taught him that technology makes classrooms more engaging and effective. “I love it,” he says of the opportunity to educate teachers in Pennsylvania and beyond. “It’s really important that teachers incorporate twenty-first-century skills into their lessons, and for me to be able to assist them is quite an honor.”

Read the full article here.