Dave Ghidiu

Rochester, NY
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Dave teaches in the Computing Sciences department at Finger Lakes Community College. He is also the director for the Center for Teaching and Learning.

He is a champion of open content and open pedagogy. He also works hard to bring the scholarship of teaching and learning to all his endeavors. When not in class, you might find Dave at speaking engagements where he brings the perfect recipe of enthusiasm, knowledge, and empathy.

Dave is also a consultant for youth development organizations where he helps organizations align their programs to their values, innovate new programs, and introduce proven strategies for youth development and growth.

Talks

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Projects

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Experience

Assistant Professor of Computing Sciences

Finger Lakes Community College
  • Ground-up redesign of Intro to Java class (OER)
  • Reimagination of Principles of Information Security - with 40+ interactive labs (OER)
  • Design Technology in Education course for early childhood educators (OER)
  • Design Intro to Python class (OER)
  • Director for the Gladys M. Snyder Center for Teaching and Learning
August 2016 - Present

Senior Instructional Designer

SUNY Administration
  • Lead designer of OSCQR interactive rubric and dashboard
  • Course reviewer for Open SUNY courses
June 2014 - August 2016

Instructional Designer

Monroe Community College
  • Faculty support for online course design
  • Designed and delivered training for faculty and staff
  • Supported LMS migration
  • Adjunct professor in Transitional Studies
November 2010 - June 2014

Math & Computer Science Teacher

Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District
  • Taught Geometry, Computer Science I & II, AP Computer Science, and Math, Science & Technology
  • Advisor for Yearbook, SADD, and Reality Check
  • Assistant coach for Cross Country Running, Track & Field, and Nordic Skiing
  • Started and coached FIRST Robotics team
  • Elected to the Board of Education in 2018
January 2003 - August 2010

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