Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.
Episodes
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
In this week's podcast, we spoke with Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor, computer science teachers and Teaching Python podcast co-hosts. Together Sean and Kelly share their work, teaching, coaching and vision for coding in schools and the approach of engaging young learners with Python coding language. Juggling their families, work and popular podcast Teaching Python. We explore what is the role of coding in schools, approaches, opportunities and challenges. The mindsets and learning attributes of teaching coding in Middle School.
About Kelly Schuster-Paredes
I am a technology integration specialist but my true passion lies in learning from others. Throughout my career, I have always been passionate about learning and discovering new things. I have taught SCUBA, Science, IT/ICT, EV3 Robotics, Python code and various technologies of MYP Design. I learn most from coaching teachers in developing educational practices and curriculum, both with and without technology. I enjoy engaging in productive dialogue with colleagues on developing sound pedagogy, good teaching practices and effective protocols in the school system. These passions have led me into pursuing a path as an instructional and transformational coach and I continue to develop my skills daily.
Kelly on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-schuster-paredes-4b887264/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyPared/
About Sean Tibor
Founder and principal of Red Reef Digital, an inbound marketing, sales, and marketing data visualization consulting and services firm. Red Reef Digital is a HubSpot Certified Agency Partner since 2106 and serves clients in consumer services, financial products, IT consulting, healthcare, travel & leisure, and higher education. After beginning my career in IT and Digital Marketing for large Fortune 500 companies, I embarked on a mission to bring the same strategic, innovative, and data-driven approach pioneered in large businesses to the mid-sized market.
Sean in Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantibor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/smtibor
Teaching Python Podcast:
https://www.teachingpython.fm/
https://twitter.com/teachingpython
Additional Resources:
What We Learned from Teaching Kids to Code
Teaching Python and Finding Resources for Students | Real Python Podcast #37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENqja_2okC0
Code with Mu: a simple Python editor for beginner programmers.
Phyton Discord - a large community focused around the Python programming language
Real Python Tutorials
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 Jul 17, 2021
Saturday Jul 17, 2021
In this week's podcast, we spoke with Dr. Kristen MacConnell, Director of the Teacher Training Center Programs. Kristen shares her experience pivoting the Teacher Training Center courses, weekend seminars, and institutes to an online format. The learnings, opportunities, and pinch points moving 100's of participants/educators to this new venue and approach.
About Dr. Kristen MacConnell
I have a diverse educational background that includes teaching children with learning difficulties, school counseling, school psychology, university teaching, and school leadership. I spent 8 years as an educator in the US before moving overseas to Chile in 2010. I worked at Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile as a School Counselor, a Literacy Specialist, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning in the Early Years School and finally as the PK-12 Director of Curriculum and Professional Development. I am passionate about empowering children to be curious, solve authentic problems, and learn deeply about the world in which they live. I love collaborating with colleagues about teaching practices, action research, and engaging educators in meaningful adult learning experiences. I currently serve as the Director of the Teacher Training Center Programs at the Principals' Training Center (The PTC). I hold advanced degrees in School Leadership (M.Ed.) from the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, Special Education (Ph.D.) from the University of Oregon, and School Psychology (M.S.) also from the University of Oregon.
Pivoting adult learning in institutes and face-to-face settings to the online ecosystem of learning.
Dr. Kristen MacConnell on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kristen-macconnell-08751231/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristenmacc
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 Jul 03, 2021
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
In this week's podcast, we spoke with Carlos Davidovich. Carlos has been working with organisations around the world, and with International school leaders. In response to the work and research, Carlos with a group of Psychologist have created a set of resources, strategies and protocols for leaders to engage and use to support them in managing leading organisations and team in the current context of the pandemic, the conversation would be an opportunity to hear more about the work, strategies and tips from Carlos, providing a resource and point of reference for others to us.
Free Download:
LEADING THROUGH CRISIS & TRANSITION A COVID-19 toolkit to help you lead with strength, intention and grace.
https://bit.ly/LTCTcovid19freetoolkit
Carlos Davidovich on Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/carlosdavidovich
Twitter: @ncdavidovich
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 Jun 19, 2021
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
In this week's podcast, we spoke with Arnie Bieber, Director of the International School of Prague (https://www.isp.cz), on leadership, challenges, wisdom and reflection on being an international school leader of the last 25 years around the globe.
Arnie Bieber on Social Media:
https://school21c.org/
@arniebieber
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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Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
This week on the podcast we are delighted to have returning guest John Mikton. John is the Tech Director of a large International School in Luxembourg and we have a wide-ranging chat about the current situation with rolling lockdowns and schools having a fluid situation with opening/hybrid learning / teaching online.
Some of the topics we discuss are:
- COVID one year in - lessons learned
- Teaching online - are teachers adjusting their teaching style for online teaching - more flipped approach? Are there still some teachers resistant to this and trying to replicate classroom instruction?
- What have we seen in terms of teachers working from their existing classrooms or from home for remote learning
- How are the parents handling the current situation
- What's happening with PD - mostly on hold?
- School tech/IT teams teamwork and culture - Are most still going in to school, or hybrid/work from home? How is it going?
- Different support requests? The increased volume of work?
- How is existing software holding up? What new systems have thrived in COVID times?
- Are many schools signing up to both Google and Microsoft?
- How are tech coaches handling this - are they teaching 1:1 online or in person at the school. Are they helping teachers adapt their teaching styles?
- Future of PD and conferences?
- Changing role of Tech Director? Change in composition of their teams?
- Issues with International School enrolments if this situation continues through 2021
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
Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial