Episodes

Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Atul shares his professional journey as a prominent member of the education industry in ASEAN, North & South Asia & Middle East. Now he serves as co-founding trustee and Executive Chairman of Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF), a not-for-profit organisation. Atul shares his role as a Education Technology facilitator, Coordinator, and Leader reflecting on new technology or innovations in education. and navigating an international school education network and education technology.
Atul Temurnikar on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/atul-temurnikar
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Author and professor Scott McLeod shares reflections, learnings ,and provocations based on his last two books, Leadership for Deeper Learning and Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning. We explore the different approaches to technology integration, the challenges and opportunities connected to how school leaders frame these conversations, and what strategies and approaches have been successful in a school setting.
About Scott McLeod
A Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver, Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D., is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts on P-12 school leadership, deeper learning, technology, and innovation. He is the Founding Director of the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE), the only university center in the U.S. dedicated to the technology needs of school administrators, and is the co-creator of the wildly popular video series, Did You Know? (Shift Happens). He also is the co-creator of the 4 Shifts Protocol for lesson/unit redesign and the founder of both the annual Iowa 1:1 Institute and EdCampIowa.
Scott has worked with hundreds of schools, districts, universities, and other organizations and has received numerous awards for his technology leadership work, including the 2016 Award for Outstanding Leadership from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Scott blogs about leadership and innovation at Dangerously Irrelevant and is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at regional, state, national, and international conferences.
Scott currently serves as an ISTE Ambassador and Community Leader, an InnEdCO Ambassador, and on NAESP’s Professional Learning Advisory Council. He has written or edited 4 books and 170 articles and other publications, and is one of the most visible education professors in the United States.
Scott McLeod on Social Media
- Twitter mcleod
- Facebook facebook.com/scottmcleod
- Instagram instagram.com/scottmcleod
- LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/scottmcleod
- Pinterest pinterest.com/scottmcleod
- Flickr flickr.com/photos/mcleod
- YouTube youtube.com/user/drscottmcleod
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
In this special edition podcast Greg, Warren and Wolfgang with Dan and John look at #ChatGPT3, its impact, what it might mean for schools and learning, and a chance to share some ideas on ways to juggle GPT3 , support staff, students and school to cohabitate with #ai in an International School setting.
Guests:
Greg Clinton, Ph.D
Director of Technology at American International School Chennai
Warren Apel
Director of Technology at The American School in Japan
Wolfgang Soeldner
ICT Campus Partner
international School of Geneva ·
About Greg Clinton
Greg Clinton is the Director of Technologies and R&D at American International School Chennai, India. He has also worked at Colegio Roosevelt in Lima, Peru, the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India, and Khartoum American School, Sudan. He holds a PhD in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies from Stony Brook University. As part of his international school upbringing, he graduated with an IB Diploma from Cairo American College, Egypt.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-clinton/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/gswclinton
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About Warren Apel
Warren Apel is the Director of Technology at The American School in Japan. He has worked in international education for over 20 years, including positions at Cairo American College, the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India and the International School of Amsterdam.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenapel/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/warrena
About Wolfgang Soeldner
Teacher, edtech coordinator, and administrator with over 18 years of experience in international schools. Global nomad, traveler, and lifelong learner, always looking for ways to better myself.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wsoeldner/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wsoeldner
Resources
Articles:
- What Is Machine Learning? – A Visual Explanation
- How Machine Learning Works
- Huge “foundation models” are turbo-charging AI progress
- What are foundation models?
- Some Moral and Technical Consequences of Automation
- Teachers Weigh In on How to Manage the New AI Chatbot
ChatGPT for Educators: An Introduction - Update Your Course Syllabus for ChatGPT by Ryan Watkins (19 Dec 2022, Medium)
- The End of High School English by Daniel Herman (9 Dec 2022, The Atlantic)
- “Language Game (philosophy)” (Wikipedia)
Books:
- Brian Christian: The Alignment Problem
- Laura Major: What To Expect When You're Expecting Robots
- Noise (2021) by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass Sunstein
- Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control (2020) by Stuart Russell
- Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence (2022) by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb
- Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education (2020) by Justin Reich
Short Story:
- The Gentle Seduction Marc Stiegler
Podcast:
- Babbage: The tech behind ChatGPT
- A Skeptical Take on the AI Revolution (Ezra Klein Show, Jan. 6, 2023)
Literature/Film
- Klara and the Sun (2021) by Kazuo Ishiguro
- The Midas Plague (1954) by Frederick Pohl
- The Star Wars narrative universe
- Ex Machina (2014, dir. Alex Garland)
- Finch (2021, dir. Miguel Sapochnik)
- “Liberation Day” (short story, 2022) by George Saunders
Presentation:
- Christina DiMicelli: AI - A Discussion for Education
Sites:
- https://sjtylr.net/2022/12/10/useme-ai-a-draft-model-for-adapting-to-ai-in-schools/
- https://padlet.com/omedalion1/prz8aevxlr4g
- https://www.iste.org/areas-of-focus/AI-in-education
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday Jan 07, 2023
87 - Dan Taylor and John Mikton hosts of International School Podcast
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Dan and John spend time together reflecting on the past year and looking ahead for 2023. A conversation about professional pathways, traveling and working in Asia with a family, AI cohabitation, digital security, some pandemic learnings, and the wisdom and generosity of our guests.
A special thank you goes out to the team behind the scenes Jane and X for all their work and making the podcast possible. Wishing everyone positive thoughts for 2023, and we look forward to our upcoming conversations in the new year.
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Together with Ochan and Kristen we explore the work both have been leading focused on including students with special educational needs in international schools, and the work New Frontier Inclusion has been leading and supporting international schools around the globe. In tandem we will explore the concept of "communicative intelligence' and approaches to developing inclusion at a systems level in an international school setting.,
About Ochan Kusuma Powell
- Founding member of NFI Design Team
- Devoted career to supporting schools in becoming increasingly inclusive
- Global consultant in coaching, collaboration, inclusion
- Co-author of several books
- Co-editor of NFI publications/monographs on special topics to do with inclusion
- At this time, working to support schools in becoming inclusive at a systems level
Resources
- Kusuma-Powell, O. & Pelletier, K., Swinehart, J., Editors. (2021). Better Together: Collaborative Teaching and Learning in Inclusive International Schools. New York. Next Frontier Inclusion.
- Andrews, A., Kusuma-Powell, O. & Pelletier, K., Editors. (2019). Embracing extraordinary: Including students with intellectual disabilities in international schools. New York: Next Frontier Inclusion.
- Kusuma-Powell, O. & Pelletier, K., Editors. (2018). Challenge accepted! Reframing our approaches to behavior management in international schools. New York: Next Frontier Inclusion.
- Kusuma-Powell, O. & Powell, W. (December, 2015). “The Changing Face of Learning Support: The Role of
- Status in Schools”, Educational Leadership, ASCD, December 2015/January 2016
- Powell, W. & Kusuma-Powell, O. (2015). Teacher Self-Supervision: Why teacher evaluation has failed and what we can do about it, John Catt Educational
- Powell, W. & Kusuma-Powell, O. “Overcoming Resistance to New Ideas”, Kappan, May, 2015
- Powell, W. & Kusuma-Powell (2014) “Personalized Learning and Teacher Expectations, Better: Evidence
About Kristen Pelletier
- Founding member of the NFI Design Team
- Long serving previous Director of Support Services at the International School of Brussels
- World-wide International Schools consultant, trainer, coach, collaborator focused on supporting schools in developing capacity and cultures of inclusion
- Co-editor of NFI publications on special topics to do with inclusion
Resources:
- Kusuma-Powell, O. & Pelletier, K., Swinehart, J., Editors. (2021). Better Together: Collaborative Teaching and Learning in Inclusive International Schools. New York. Next Frontier Inclusion.
- Andrews, A., Kusuma-Powell, O. & Pelletier, K., Editors. (2019). Embracing extraordinary: Including
- students with intellectual disabilities in international schools. New York: Next Frontier Inclusion. Kusuma-Powell, O. & Pelletier, K., Editors. (2018). Challenge accepted! Reframing our approaches to behavior management in international schools. New York: Next Frontier Inclusion.
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Kevin and Amy share their work with MindWell Education, supporting educators and schools around the world with developing well-being. We explore Kevin and Amy's experiences with social and emotional learning and mindfulness in education. What are the opportunities and challenges in supporting educators in an international school context?
About Kevin Hawkins
Kevin has worked with adolescents and young people in various contexts for over 40 years - as a teacher, school head, and social worker in the UK, Africa, and Europe.
He currently lives in Valencia, Spain and was previously in the Czech Republic where for 10 years he was Middle School Principal at the International School of Prague. Kevin trained in mindfulness in Europe and the USA and he has taught mindfulness to students, teachers and parents since 2008.
In 2012 he co-founded MindWell, which supports educational communities around the world in developing wellbeing through mindfulness and social-emotional learning. Kevin is a Senior Trainer for the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK) and a facilitator of the evidence-based CARE program (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Educators).
He is a regular speaker, writer and presenter on the topics of wellbeing, leadership, mindfulness and social and emotional learning in education. His first book, Mindful Teacher, Mindful School: Improving wellbeing in teaching and learning, was published by SAGE in July 2017. He has recently published his second book, The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit: Awareness-based wellbeing in schools also for SAGE/Corwin co-authored with Amy Burke which was published in 2021.
Kevin Hawkins on social media
Twitter: @kevinjhawkins11
Linked In:linkedin.com/in/kevinjhawkins11
Website: www.mindwell-education.com
Email: kevin@mindwell-education.com
Resources:
- Mindwell Newsletter
- FREE Little Guide to Mindfulness
- 25% off The Mindful Teacher’s Toolkit
About Amy Burke
Amy is an educational consultant who spent 15 years as a high school teacher and guidance counsellor in Canada and The Netherlands.
She holds a Masters Degree in Contemplative Education from Naropa University and in 2012 co-founded MindWell whose aim is to support educational communities in fostering wellbeing through mindfulness and social-emotional learning.
She is a lead teacher trainer for the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK) and is also a facilitator for the CARE program (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Educators) from the Garrison Institute (USA). Amy is also a Mentor and Staff member for Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme, UK) and has recently published The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit: Awareness-based wellbeing in schools co-authored with Kevin Hawkins (2021 SAGE/Corwin ).
Amy works internationally in schools and universities providing workshops and retreats for educators, students and parents with a focus on self-care and stress management.
Amy Burke on social media:
Instagram: mindwelleducation
Website: www.mindwell-education.com
Email: amy@mindwell-education.com
Linked In: linkedin.com/in/amyburke4
Resources:
- Video: Amy TEDx Talk
- Mindfulness in Education: Learning from the Inside Out
- Video: Introduction to MindWell Education
- FREE: Grounding Practices
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday Nov 26, 2022
Saturday Nov 26, 2022
With extensive experience in advancement, communications, admissions and marketing in International Schools, David and Suzette share their journey founding Yellow Car. We explore the unique approach David and Suzette facilitate with schools and organisations, "Experience Strategy", engaging school leaders and school teams to intentionally design the experience of their school.
About David Willows
DR DAVID WILLOWS is Co-founder and Strategic Director at [YELLOW CAR]. Between 2005 and 2022, he was Director of Advancement at the International School of Brussels, Belgium. During this time, he grew to be widely regarded as one of the most innovative practitioners in the field, helping to shape and define the future of Advancement in schools. He was recently listed as one of the world’s Top 10 Global Educational Influencers. An author and regular keynote speaker & trainer at international events around the world, David is passionate about helping schools advance in ways that are relevant for today’s educational landscape.
David Willows on Social Media
Twitter: @davidwillows
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwillows/
Website: www.yellowcar.io
[YELLOW CAR] Community: https://community.yellowcar.io
Fragments II Blog: www.yellowcar.io/blog
About Suzette Parlevliet
SUZETTE PARLEVLIET is Co-founder and Experience Director at [YELLOW CAR]. Previously, she joined the Advancement team at the International School of Brussels, Belgium in 2013. During this time, she oversaw the school’s brand development, communication strategy, web design, and content production until, in 2019, she took up the role of Manager of Experience Design. Today, Suzette brings expert insight into the day-to-day life of an innovative Advancement office and is skilled at supporting others to be successful in their role.
Suzette Parlevliet on Social Media
Twitter: @SuzetteParlevl1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzette-parlevliet-2203967b/
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday Nov 12, 2022
83 - A conversation Dr. Chip Kimball Director International School of Prague
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Leading change, and shifting a school community to engage in a new vision, mission and learning principles aligning with a personalised learning approach. We are fortunate to explore this topic with Chip Kimball who has been a Director, Superintendent , Asst. Superintendent and Chief Information Officer in the United States, Singapore and Czech Republic. Chip has been in the forefront in engaging with this change in International Schools.
Dr. Chip Kimball on Social Media
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drchipkimball
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Core systems in international schools and why they get chosen - a discussion with Wolfgang Soeldner'
Wolfgang Soeldner on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wsoeldner/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wsoeldner
Web: https://www.i3-technologies.com/
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube
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Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
In this conversation with Ashley and Kelley, we explore transitions. They will share the learnings from their respective experiences transitioning and moving from a European International School to a South East Asian international school. Hear about the challenges and opportunities, and how doing this during COVID brought about new understanding of transitions. They will discuss some strategies and dispositions for educators to gain from their experience
About Ashley Sawyer
My name is Ashley Sawyer and this is my first year at Saigon South International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I am an Elementary Classroom Teacher and previously taught at the International School of Luxembourg for five years. Luxembourg introduced me to my interest in middle level leadership where I served as a Grade Level Leader and Literacy Leader. I look forward to holding the Literacy position on our Intellectual Team for next year in Saigon. My teaching career first began in the states of Oklahoma (Edmond) and Washington (Seattle). I am passionate about designing learning experiences that include student voice and choice. I am always looking to grow my skills as an inquiry teacher.
Twitter: @AshleyKSawyer
About Kelley McKenna
My name is Kelley McKenna and I am currently a Middle School PE teacher and Personal Development Lead at Saigon South International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This August, I will relocate with my soon to be husband our dog Sami to Bangkok, where I will be the Associate Athletics Director at ISB Bangkok. Prior to working in Vietnam, I spent 9 years working at the International School of Brussels in Belgium, where I was a Middle School PE teacher, Personal Learning Coordinator and Special Olympics Coordinator, as well as a coach of a variety of different sports ranging from U-14 to Varsity. I am passionate about inclusion, sports and providing students with meaningful opportunities to discover and develop their interests.
My international journey began at the age of three when my family moved to Singapore and it was through my experiences at SAS, AISBudapest and ISB Brussels that led me to pursue a career in international education. After receiving my Bachelors of Arts in both Elementary Education and Human Development and a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology from Boston College, I have found that “home” for me is in international school communities.
Twitter: @mckkel
LinkedIn: Kelley McKenna
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE
Web: www.appsevents.com
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