Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.
Episodes
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Dan and John spend time together reflecting on the past year and looking ahead for 2024. A conversation about what we have been up to in 2023, PD, branding, professional transitions, mentoring, 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 2024 and we look forward to our upcoming conversations in 2024.
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/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Navigating the intricate maze of Middle Leadership in schools is akin to mastering the art of balancing on a tightrope. These leaders stand as vital bridges between their peers and senior leadership teams, spearheading curriculum development, championing pedagogic transformations, and breathing life into a school's vision and mission. Join Nancy and Helen, two experts in this realm, as they unravel the multi-layered dynamics, hurdles, and the avenues schools can harness to empower Middle Leaders.
About Helen Morgan
Helen Morgan is Head of International Consultancy at ECIS. Helen has worked extensively as an Educational Consultant with a range of UK and International schools and organisations including Cambridge International and High Performance Learning. She is an accredited Senior Practitioner Coach with the European Coaching and Mentoring Council (EMCC), empowering executive leaders to drive improvement. Her portfolio is underpinned by her experience of working as a Teacher, Headteacher and National Strategies Consultant. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education and the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH).
Helen Morgan on Social Media
Twitter: @helenmorganEC
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenmorganec
About Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini
Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini is the Lead Facilitator & Trainer for ECIS and has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She is a member of the International Association of Facilitators which is a worldwide community promoting excellence in the use of professional group process facilitation to create engagement and impact. Her previous roles included being Head of Community Relations, Assistant Principal responsible for Teaching & Learning, Chair of the ECIS Curriculum and Assessment Committee and a Middle School teacher. Nancy is one of the network leaders for @WomenEdLux and is the Chair of the ECIS “Women in Education” Special Interest Group. In 2022, ISC Research recognized Nancy as an #Edruptor, a highly rated social media influencer within international education.
Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini on Social Media
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NancyinLux1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-lhoest-squicciarini-64563838/
Resources:
Leadership Plain and Simple
Steve Radcliffe
Middle Leadership Mastery
Adam Robbins
Leadership Matters
Andy Buck
Hidden in Plain Sight: Realizing the Full Potential of Middle Leaders
Michael Iannini
Middle Leadership for 21st Century Schools: From compliance to commitment
Bill Lowe
The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development
Elena Aguilar and Lori Cohen
Session Lab
https://www.sessionlab.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/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube
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Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Matt shares the journey of founding and running ChildSafeguarding.com. The company’s Child Protection courses and bespoke eLearning platform support schools, educators, staff, volunteers, parents and organizations that work with children. We explore the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned in developing this platform and the critical importance of child safeguarding in any organisation or international school.
About Matt Harris Ed.D.
Matt Harris, Ed.D.’s experience and expertise lie at the intersection of technology, schools, and the global education landscape. Currently, Dr. Harris is the Co-Founder and CEO of ChildSafeguarding.com, an elearning company that offers Child Protection training for adults working with children, such as teachers, support staff, service providers, volunteers, parents, etc. Since launching in 2020, ChildSafeguarding.com has trained over 50,000 people and is currently being used by 500+ schools in over 70 countries. Previously, Dr. Harris worked as an educational leader and teacher in schools and universities in North America and Asia. He served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Matt Harris Ed.D. on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattharrisedd/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mattharrisedd/
ChildSafeguarding.com on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childsafeguarding
Twitter: https://twitter.com/childsafeaware
FB: https://www.facebook.com/childsafeaware
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRqspESpi07jg4sQpX4YQQ
Resources
Learn more about ChildSafeguarding.com: https://childsafeguarding.com
Free Child Protection Resources: https://childsafeguarding.com/resources
Overview of Child Protection Responsibilities for a School: https://csawa.re/overview
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/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Dive into a compelling one-hour live discussion that navigates the recent pivotal changes in the world of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the educational sector. This engaging session will shed light on the implications of major industry shifts, including Altman's notable departure and Bard's significant advancements targeting younger demographics.
- Key aspects of the discussion will include:
- Understanding the impact of recent leadership changes in the AI industry and their broader implications.
- Analyzing how the introduction of advanced AI tools like Bard is influencing educational methods and student engagement.
- Exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by rapidly evolving AI technologies in schools.
- Discussing strategies for educators to adapt to and integrate these technological advancements effectively.
This event is an essential platform for educators, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and education. It offers a unique opportunity to grasp the current state of AI in education, foresee its future trajectory, and understand how these changes are shaping the learning experience. Join us in this insightful exploration of AI's evolving role in education amidst significant industry shifts.
Speakers: Adam Morris, Ryan Tannenbaum, Greg Clinton, Dan Taylor, Kelly Schuster-Paredes, Warren Apel, Christina DiMicelli
Greg Clinton
Greg Clinton is the Director of Technologies and Research & Development at American International School Chennai. Prior to his current position, Greg taught literature and philosophy at Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Lima, Peru; Stony Brook University in New York; and American Embassy School, New Delhi; as well as schools in Khartoum, Sudan and Tokyo, Japan. He holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy and a PhD in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies. He is one of the founding members of an AI in Education Collaborative with membership spanning the globe, and is the leader of the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA) digital school project.
Ryan Tannenbaum
Ryan is the founder of for.education, an Educational Technology consultancy and services provider that believes educational tools should empower schools, give them ownership of their data and be built for education, not profit. Prior to this, Ryan worked as a teacher of all sorts (language, humanities, computer science), Principal, and tech director at schools in the Asia-Pacific region.
Kelly Schuster-Paredes
Kelly Schuster-Paredes is the co-host of the 'Teaching Python' podcast where she shares expertise in educational technology and computer science globally. Holding a Master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, she integrates her curiosity, commitment to lifelong learning, and extensive teaching background to innovate in education. She has worked at numerous schools including the American Community School in London, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt School in Lima, and Pine Crest School in Florida. As a pioneering educator, Kelly focuses on bridging the gap between academic theory and industry application, providing students and educators with vital skills and tools for success in our technology-driven world.
Warren Apel
Warren Apel is the Director of Technology at The American School in Japan. He serves as the Regional Technology Consultant for EARCOS and the Global Project Facilitator for the US Dept of State’s World Digital School Project. He is a National Board Certified Teacher, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and a Google for Education Certified Innovator. He co-founded Scholastico and Ecoballot, two successful EdTech startup companies. His personal mission statement is to improve learning through the well-managed and purposeful use of digital technologies. Warren is a founding member of the AI in Education Collaborative.
Dan Taylor
Dan Taylor is the CEO of Appsevents and a cybersecurity in schools specialist. He has been involved in the Google for Education community since 2006 and has trained educators across the globe, from El Salvador to Vietnam.
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 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Three educators from around the world, share their expertise, approach, perspectives, and guidance on how this area of learning continues to be an essential ingredient to supporting students and schools, and in some ways even more in an age of 24/7 connectivity
About Leticia Carino
PYP (Primary Years Program) PE teacher at the International School of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
20 years teaching Physical Education from EY to high school. Also taught bilingual kindergarten (Spanish and English) and Grade 3
Lived and worked internationally since 2007 in the US, Holland, China and Cambodia.
Passionate about wellness and leader of a small committee at school to encourage teachers and staff to be well
Twitter: @leticarino
About Mohamad Houran
Director of Community Engagement at the American Community School in Amman
Taught PE from 2004 to 2012. Athletic & Activities Director from 2012 to 2022. Currently Director of Community Engagement.
Worked at the following international schools:
- American Community School Beirut, Lebanon
- Dubai American Academy, UAE
- ICARDA International School of Aleppo, Syria
- Amman Baccalaureate School, Amman, Jordan.
- ACS Amman
Twitter: @HouraniEDU
About Aaron Beighle
Professor, University of Kentucky
Author of nearly 150 articles, books, chapters and blogs related to youth physical activity and physical education
20+ years teaching physical education at the pre-K through university levels having worked with teachers in North America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Frequent keynote and workshop leader.
Twitter: @aaronbeighle
Resources
INSPIREDBYMOVEMENT
https://inspiredbymovementblog.wordpress.com/
Meaningful PE Conference (Ty Riddick, Jo Bailey, Mel Hamada, Leticia Cariño)
https://youtu.be/jHTYvgSFdFA?si=VDkY_bTzTBJllW-V
Teachers’ sensemaking in implementation of Meaningful Physical Education
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17408989.2023.2260388
Stephanie Beni,Déirdre Ní Chróinín,Tim Fletcher,Jo Bailey,Leticia Cariño Fraisse,Marcus Down,Mel Hamada,Ty Riddick,Milena Trojanovic & Kristen Gross
Is Physical Activity key to our Wellbeing?
https://www.hoddereducationmagazines.com/magazine/psychology-review/27/4/is-physical-activity-the-key-to-our-wellbeing/
Josie Booth explores the relationship between exercise and psychological outcomes
Don’t panic, pandemic PE
https://www.ecis.org/pandemic_pe/
Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children 20th Edition
https://us.humankinetics.com/products/dynamic-physical-education-for-elementary-school-children-20th-edition
DYNAMIC PE ASAP
https://www.dynamicpeasap.com/pages/
Free online resource for teachers to create lessons and yearly schedules for physical education. This site includes lesson ideas, instructional signs, learning outcomes, videos of real teachers teaching real students, and much more
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/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
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