Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.
Episodes
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
In this episode, Al shares his journey of working in the Education Technology space. His role in supporting schools and the learnings and experiences highlighted in his new book My Secret #EdTech Diary. Al shares anecdotes and his experiences exploring the opportunities, challenges, and changes in Education Technology in schools today and the impact on educators and students.
About Al Kingsley
Al has spent the last 30 years in the EdTech space and 20 of those as a school trustee and governor.
He is group CEO of NetSupport, an internationally acclaimed EdTech vendor, and has lived and worked in both the UK and US. He is Chair of two multi academy trusts and an alternative provision academy, all in the East of England.
Alongside these roles, Al also sits on the Regional Schools Commissioners’ Head Teachers board for the East of England and North-East London and is an independent Chair of the county’s SEND board.
As a firm supporter of lifelong learning, he is also a regional Apprenticeship Ambassador and Chair of the Employment & Skills board for his region’s combined authority.
An active writer about all things EdTech, including his new book “My Secret #EdTech Diary”, he is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council and sits on the advisory council for the Foundation for Education Development.
Al Kingsley on Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkingsley1/
Twitter: @AlKingsley_Edu
Websites:
NetSupportSoftware.com (Company Website)
bio.link/kingsley (Personal Website)
authory.com/AlKingsley
Resources:
Free Digital strategy guide - https://www.netsupportsoftware.com/digital-strategy/
To delve a bit deeper into the broader role of EdTech in Education, you can find my details about Al's book here - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak5H39NNyqAzhKtO99D2t96cTSQnEw?e=SsaRXk
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
Saturday Aug 28, 2021
Saturday Aug 28, 2021
A conversation with Declan sharing his learning and stories from being in the Banking business then becoming an International Educator as the IT Director. Currently at the International School of Tanganyika Tanzania. Sharing his experience working both in Asia and now Africa and the opportunities and challenges: https://www.istafrica.com/welcome
Declan Burke on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-burke-85841014/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/declanburke75
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
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
John and Dan chat to Denry about the opportunities and challenges of working internationally, they debate the qualifications needed (PGCE's and PGCEI's), discuss how to get jobs, and explore why the international school industry has grown so dramatically. See teachabroad.ac for book links.
Dr Denry Machin on Social Media
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denrymachin/
Medium: https://denrymachin.medium.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
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
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
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
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
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