In this conversation with Pete Kennedy we take the opportunity to delve into the dynamics of international school recruitment for both educators and school leaders, how recruitment has changed since COVID, what are recruiting organisations doing to engage with DEIJ, and strategies to consider as a candidate. Pete comes with extensive experience as a school head, principal and educator  and now working for Search Associates  About Pete Kennedy   Before joining Search Associates, Pete enjoyed 35 years of experience as a teacher and educational leader. After a brief stint in the corporate world, Pete followed his passion for teaching and never looked back!    Pete’s career in education began as a mathematics teacher at Port Jefferson High School (NY).  Representing the United States as a Fullbright Scholar in the Republic of the Philippines, Pete discovered the world of international education. Teaching positions at The American School in Japan, Jakarta Intercultural School, and the International School of Kuala Lumpur soon followed before Pete transitioned to leadership positions. Pete has served as a secondary or high school principal in the USA, Brazil, Italy, and Vietnam. On the director level, Pete served as the Superintendent of Schools for an education group in Vietnam.   Pete holds a BA in Mathematics from the State University of New York (SUNY) and an MA in Educational Leadership from Columbia University.   Growing up on the East End of Long Island (NY), Pete is an avid sailor living part-time aboard on his beloved sloop “Prosecco” aptly named in honor of a wonderful experience living in Italy. Pete Kennedy on Social Media   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-kennedy-0931676/   Website: https://www.searchassociates.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

Dr. Helen Kelly shares her latest book "School Leaders Matter." which explores why the school leaders’ role has become so demanding and what governments, schools and leaders themselves can do to support their wellbeing.  We together unpack the different areas of the book, the relationship between stress, workload, community and well being and the significant changes in the role. To better understand the causes connected to Leader and Teacher burnout refer to our last podcast Episode #73 where Helen shares in depth the research and understandings of burnout in the workplace.   About Dr. Helen Kelly   Helen Kelly is an author, speaker, consultant and researcher in the field of school wellbeing. Between 2006 and 2020, when she retired from her work as a school principal, Helen led international schools in Bangkok, Berlin and Hong Kong. Prior to this she spent a decade as a member of the English legal profession, representing employees in the area of health and safety at work. She has been researching in the field of educator wellbeing for over a decade.  Helen is most known for her work on school leader and teacher wellbeing and workplace culture. She has a worldwide audience for her speaking engagements, workshops, blog posts and articles. She consults with schools globally, across all sectors, and aims to provide practical support to maximise staff wellbeing and enhance the culture of the workplace.  Helen’s first book School Leaders Matter: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing is/was published on 28 February and is available from all major retailers.   Dr. Helen Kelly on Social Media   Twitter: @drhkelly Facebook: Dr Helen Kelly Website: www.drhelenkelly.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-helen-kelly-65996919/   Resources Book - School Leaders Matter: Preventing Burnout, managing stress and improving wellbeing Teachers are not to Blame for Their Own Burnout Teacher Burnout - How poor work relationships damage staff wellbeing International School Teacher Wellbeing During the COVID 19 Pandemic – The 2021 Report Improving School Wellbeing Through Positive School Culture WIDEducation Magazine May 2021 In Focus: Covid’s troubling impact on international school teacher wellbeing Podcast -Wellbeing and Resilience in Schools Podcast - Teachers are not to Blame for Their Own Burnout    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

Four educators having worked in Africa, Asia and Europe in education technology in different roles, share their insights and perspective from their respective learning journeys with the question “Does technology integration work in an international school setting, does it enhance student learning and how impactful is it”. An opportunity for us all to reflect on education technology integration, and explore the opportunities and challenges of integration digital skills.   Guests: Aisha Kristiansen, Digital Learning Leader / Coach Kahlil (Danai) Maramba, Instructional Coach For Technology Kim House, Grade 5 Homeroom teacher / Digital Coach Cora Yang, Whole School Learning Technology Coach   About Aisha Kristiansen  Aisha is the Digital Learning Leader at Stamford American International School in Singapore. She is an accomplished educational leader transforming schools in Australia, Europe and Asia. Aisha holds a Master of Educational Leadership focusing on curriculum, pedagogy and practice. Aisha enjoys working with teachers and administration to positively impact the learning landscape for students. Beyond her passion for innovative learning and teaching, she enjoys toying with tech, reading and traveling the world with her family. Twitter: @aishakrist LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aisha-kristiansen-9aa543b1/ Website: www.aishakristiansen.com   About Kahlil (Danai) Maramba  Danai stepped into the classroom 15 years ago in a teaching assistant role. Two years later he started teaching ICT in Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco. He progressed to become the Technology Integrationist and Coach in Namibia. He now works at Saigon South International School in Vietnam as the Elementary Instructional Coach for Technology. He has a passion for helping teachers plan and deliver engaging lessons where technology is a ubiquitous tool for learning. He facilitates or hosts conferences where educators share their experiences and have discussions about teaching and learning with technology. Apart from playing tennis with his family, Danai spends his time tinkering and trying new things. Danai is a lifetime teacher and learner. Twitter @tweetdanai    About Kim House I am an educational technology coach at an international school in Munich, Germany. I'm originally from California. I predominantly work with elementary teachers and students. I love working with teachers to design learning engagements that get kids excited about learning and using technology. I love STEM and robotics and especially love working with students to make their ideas come to life. I'm a Google Trainer, ISTE Trainer and an Apple Distinguished Educator. I'm a mom of two teenage boys and when I'm not working I love to sing in a band. Twitter: @techiehouse   About Cora Yang  Cora Yang is a Whole School Learning Technology Coach at Renaissance College Hong Kong. She focuses on PYP and MYP technology integration, such as coding, robotics, VR, digital design (3D, laser cut) and circuit board.  She believes that technology is the bridge for students to connect school with the real world. Technology can offer students more possibilities and opportunities to apply knowledge to different real-life skills.  Cora is a curious learner who is always up for new things and technologies to learn. Just like her curiosity, she loves bringing new technologies for educators and students to enrich the learning and teaching experience. Cora constantly offers chances for students in her classes to work on project-based, student-centered activities. She also focuses on gender and race equality in her work, which Cora hopes that she could bring positive impacts on future generations. Social Media PLN Twitter: @CoraEdTech Website: http://coraedtech.com    Resources: Not all that Glitters is Gold Education Technology Finally Deliver? by Professor John Hattie of  Visible Learning and Dr. Arran Hamilton Director of Education at Cognition Education.  "Obstacles to successful ICT integration: lack of teacher confidence, lack of teacher competence, lack of effective training, resistance to change and negative attitudes, lack of technical support and lack of infrastructure" (Korte & Hüsing, 2007) Anne Gläsel, why teachers are reluctant to incorporate technology into the classroom, New global data reveal education technology’s impact on learning   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

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   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

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   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

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 AI and Education Collaborative: Request to Join Here https://forms.gle/7ZfbcmYYnjbrnTqt7   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   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

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   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

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   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

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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   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

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   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

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   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

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 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

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   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

Join us for a conversation with Doline, who has worked in international schools in Europe, and worked extensively facilitating and leading workshops amplifying the importance of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice. (DEIJ). How as a board member of the International Educator magazine and blog she is supporting the editorial content to address these issues.  We will explore her facilitation of DEIJ awareness and the different strategies schools and school leaders can engage with. Looking at how to  support students, educators and parents with this important disposition and set of values in the curriculum and school setting.   About Doline Ndorimana    Born and raised in Burundi, Doline Ndorimana is an international educator,  DEIJ workshop leader and a university lecturer with15 years of experience in International schools. She is also a language Acquisition MYP consultant, and is part of TIE Editorial committee as well as being a member of AIELOC and ISS Diversity Collaborative. Doline is trained in international accreditation as a team evaluator and has been involved in accreditation visits. She is a great advocate of students’ voices and works at amplifying them by helping to create a culture of inclusion and vulnerability in schools. She now lives in Melbourne with her family.   Doline Ndorimana on Social Media Twitter: https://twiter.com/DolineNdorimana   Resources: https://www.identitycentered.com/what-is-icl https://www.diverseeducators.co.uk/   Books:   Unconscious Biases in Schools : A developmental Approach to explore Race and Racism by Tracy A. Benson & Sarah A. Fiarman   Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking when Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson   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

Ben shares his journey as an educator, founder of Evolving Design, Podcast facilitator  of https://smarturl.it/whatdotheydo. In this conversation, Ben shares the different approaches his organisation engages with professional development and design thinking approach, leveraged with Ben’s  rich experience of being an educators, Google Project Lead and entrepreneur.    About Ben Rouse Ben is a design sprint and workshop facilitator who worked in education for over 15 years as a maths teacher, Edtech leader and Google for Education lead for AppsEvents.   Ben developed a user-centric approach to implementing change with teams in schools and has developed this into using the design sprint and workshop activities to help teams collaborate and innovate on big challenges they face.   Ben Rouse on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/benrouse80 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrouse80  Website: evolvingdesign.co    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

Dr. Patricia Angoy shares her experience as an international school leader on three continents in international schools, sharing and exploring the trajectory of black women in international school leadership from her personal journey and reflecting on her learning.   Dr. Patricia Angoy on Social Media LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patricia-angoy-34669742 School Website: https://www.waterford.sz/, https://www.uwc.org/    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

We recorded this extra podcast in response to several people messaging us asking about starting a podcast. The points we cover are: 1. Do you really want to do a podcast? 2. What's your goal? 3. Don't overthink it, just get going -you need to get to 50 episodes before you have really started 4. Pick what you are interested in, don't care about attracting listeners 5. Make a realistic schedule 6. Get guests - not sustainable otherwise 7. Technical stuff - Podbean, StreamYard, limited editing. Don't worry about hardware initially 8. Think about live streams - YouTube and LinkedIn 9. Get a co-host 10. Let the conversation flow and tell the guests to go slow telling their story. There is no reason your show needs to be exactly 30 minutes long.   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

Educators and entrepreneurs Tamara and Elke share the journey of Create Positive http://www.createpositive.org and how they are supporting educational organizations with programs, workshops, and coaching in the area of wellbeing.   They share how together they transitioned to creating Creative Positive their learnings and challenges as women leading a startup. We will explore their approach and areas of focus on wellbeing.    About Tamara Lechner   Tamara Lechner loves spreading happiness. Her commitment to improving proactive wellbeing on a global scale has led to her involvement with world leaders in contextual wellbeing measurement and education. In addition to founding the global EdTech group CreatePositive, she is an inaugural member of WEN (Wellbeing Education Network) and sits on the Education Futures team for the Harvard Programme for Human Flourishing. She is passionate about using Positive Technology to help bridge mental health and future skills gaps. She has written for Deepak Chopra, Oprah, and Mindful magazine.  Her book, The Happiness Reset: What to do When Nothing Makes You Happy, pairs each day of the week with an evidence-based positive psychology intervention, which is a fancy way of saying a happiness habit. Her deep belief is that happiness happens by choice, not by chance.    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralechner/   About Dr. Elke Paul   Dr. Elke Paul is co-founder of CreatePositive, a professional learning ecosystem to advance mental wellbeing and human skills. She is an international education & mental wellbeing consultant, trainer, and speaker. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Education, a university degree (Diplom) in Social Pedagogy, and a certification in Positive Psychology. She is a senior Yoga & Meditation instructor and previous owner of a Yoga Center in Sydney. She is also a board member of the Spirituality and Meaning Division at the International Positive Psychology Association. Dr. Paul has lived and worked in Europe, USA, Asia, and Australia and has gained deep insight into the diverse needs of wellbeing education. CreatePositive is her strong commitment to realizing professional wellbeing at scale.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/elkepaul/   Resources   We have 2 free courses currently available: The Elephant 2.0 is a conversation about navigating Russia’s military action in Ukraine https://createpositive.learnworlds.com/course/the-elephant-2   Strengths for the Classroom- https://createpositive.learnworlds.com/course/strengths-classroom   We are launching multiple series of✨Sparks which are simple, accessible, and intriguing extensions of professional development, designed to boost the sustainability of wellbeing initiatives. Starting with 3 series: Energize, Calm/Cope, and Connect.   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

Greg shares a personal story about his 15 year old son, Max. This summer, Max  and Greg will canoe the Mississippi source to sea.  Their relationship, and their trip, are unique.  Greg’s son is a former street kid from Myanmar.    When Max was 9, Greg and his wife met Max,  and through a series of circumstances, ended up taking him into their home, and ultimately adopting him. Their planned Mississippi River trip is not only a great adventure, but an endeavor to contribute to the children of Myanmar.  We take this opportunity to talk to both about their planned trip and this unique story.   Connect with Greg: linkedin.com/in/gregory-hedger-600423169 Or follow along on Greg and Max’s Mississippi River Journey blog   About   Dr. Gregory Hedger has been Director of The International School Yangon, in Myanmar, since 2016. A native of Minnesota in the U.S., Greg has been an educator for over 30 years, and has served in educational leadership positions for 20 years in the role of school director at Cayman International School, at Qatar Academy, in Doha, and as superintendent at Escuela Campo Alegre in Venezuela. Greg has been involved in international education through his service on the boards of Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE), the Association of American Schools in South America (AASSA,) The Dubose Foundation, and his work with the International Task Force for Child Protection, his contributions to various periodicals, and his work to promote the next generation of leaders through workshops and university instruction.   Greg and his wife, Kirstin, have four children, Kaija, Sadie, Anna, and Max.   Max is 15 years old and in the 8th grade.  He usually attends The International School Yangon in Myanmar, but is currently attending Ordean East Middle School in Duluth, Minnesota, for one year.  Originally from Myanmar, Max came to live with the Hedger family when he was 9.  He is an avid mountain biker, skateboarder, nd has recently taken up skiing in a big way.   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

Dr. Park shares her journey founding the DQ Institute, writing her book IQ EQ DQ New Intelligence in the AI age, Digital Citizenship and Literacy and her work across the globe focused on these areas. Together we explore the challenges of the digital landscape students and parents are navigating, the learnings from her work, and how to leverage many of the strategies available to schools and educators with the DQ Institute.    About Dr. Yuhyun Park   Dr. Yuhyun Park is a world-leading expert in digital skills and child online safety. She created the Digital Intelligence (DQ) concept and framework, which is the world’s first global standards and a common framework for digital literacy, skills, and readiness (IEEE 3527.1) which was endorsed by the IEEE Standards Association, OECD, and World Economic Forum in 2018. Dr. Park developed the Child Online Safety Index, the world's first real-time metric tracker to help nations understand their children’s online safety status, and leads the #DQEveryChild initiative, a global digital citizenship movement for children.   In addition, she has been serving in various international leadership positions related to digital economy, skills, and safety, including as the leader of the EQUALS ITU Digital Skills Coalition, the chair of TikTok Safety Advisory Council AP, and International Lead for Digital Economy in the G20 Civil Society (2020). She also serves as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University and a board member at Future Consensus institute in South Korea.   She has received several international awards, including recognition as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Ashoka Fellow, Eisenhower Fellow, and multiple UNESCO prizes. She co-authored the "Dictionary for Economics", which is the most widely used dictionary for economics in Korea. Her academic experiences include serving as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University in Korea and as a director at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Dr Park completed her Ph.D. degree and post-doctoral studies in biostatistics at Harvard University   Dr. Yuhyun Park on Social Media   Website: http://www.dqinstitute.org, http://dqworld.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DQInstitute.org/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuhyunpark/ Twitter: @YuhyunPark_   Resources: Book: IQ EQ DQ: New Intelligence in the AI Age  https://www.amazon.sg/IQ-EQ-DQ-New-Intelligence/dp/981495439X https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/11/20/2338559/0/en/New-Book-Discusses-Essential-Digital-Skills-In-The-AI-Age-IQ-EQ-DQ.html   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

Dr. Helen Kelly shares learnings from her research, work and workshops on wellbeing focused on supporting and guiding schools, educators and school leaders. We take this opportunity with Helen's expertise to better understand strategies and the creative challenges schools encounter engaging with school wellbeing and how the pandemic has impacted this area and awareness. How can schools and school leaders address this important area in today landscape.   About Helen Kelly   Helen Kelly is a researcher, writer and speaker in the field of school wellbeing. Between 2006 and 2020, when she retired from her work as a school principal, Helen led international schools in Bangkok, Berlin and Hong Kong. Prior to this she spent a decade as a member of the English legal profession, representing employees in the area of health and safety at work, with a focus on industrial accidents and diseases.    Helen is most known for her work on school leader and teacher wellbeing. She has a worldwide audience for her blogposts, articles, speaking engagements and workshops. Through her work as The Positive Principal, she aims to provide practical support to teachers, school leaders and those responsible for running and supporting schools, to enhance wellbeing and maximise the potential of the whole school community.   Helen is currently completing work on her book School Leaders Matter: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing which will be published by Routledge later in the year.    Helen Kelly on Social Media   Twitter: @drhkelly Facebook: The Positive Principal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-helen-kelly-65996919 Website: www.drhelenkelly.com   Resources: International School Teacher Wellbeing During the COVID 19 Pandemic – The 2021 Report Improving School Wellbeing Through Positive School Culture WIDEducation Magazine May 2021 In Focus: Covid’s troubling impact on international school teacher wellbeing Podcast -Wellbeing and Resilience in Schools   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

Guests : Tim Evans : Founding Educational Technology Coordinator at Stamford American School Hong Kong, Jason Reagin: IBCP Coordinator & MYP Design EducatorI Chadwick International School Dave Freeman:  Director of HR and Operations at Nuna, James Sayer : Director of AppsEvents, Asia & Middle East.    Throughout the pandemic International School Podcast  connected with educators focused on supporting education technology from around the globe touching base on the pandemic, how schools pivoted to support learners, and each sharing from their geographic context. 18 months on, a chance to reflect together again on shared experiences . Here they share their learnings from the pandemic and and what the future might look like in schools and organisations . @diskon4no | @JamesDSayer | @edTechEvans | @ChinaAnswers 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

In this conversation, Andrew reflects on his experience as a Head of School in India navigating leadership in this complex changing world. In addition, Andrew shares the skills, dispositions, and knowledge that  young aspiring leaders want to explore and  consider as they look for professional opportunities with school leadership in International Schools.   About Andrew Hoover   Andrew is originally from Boston and now calls Oregon home. He joined the American International School Chennai (India) as Head of School in 2011. From 2005-2011, he served as the Middle School Principal and Director of Strategic Planning and Implementation at the American School of Bombay. He taught social studies and served in several leadership roles at The American School in Japan from 1994-2005, and began his career as a history teacher at the Poughkeepsie Day School. Andrew studied history and English literature at Macalester College and, later, political-economic geography at The University of Iowa. In 2002-2003, he completed the educational leadership program at the University of Oregon. Andrew currently serves as the Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the Near East South Asia Council of International Schools and as a Commissioner of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Andrew is married with two grown children.   Andrew Hoover on Social Media   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahoover6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hoover-1243a611/   Resources   Check out the mission-focused ecosystem we have created at AISC – AISC in Brief   Check out how we have framed our Big Ideas – Mission, Values, and Vision   Check out the vision for the future of AISC - AISC’s Futures Plan 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

Wolfgang shares his journey working in International Schools and in the education technology industry. His roles as Education Technology facilitator, Coordinator, Leader, and currently Head of Global Education. Wolfgang shares the learnings, reflections of navigating an international school education work environment and education technology industry. Moving between these.   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   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

In this conversation with Oliver and Leo, we explore how does an idea started at an international school in Rome transforms into an international company with a global presence, the creative tensions and challenges of running and leading a startup in the education sector, and how Leo and Oliver manage and lead their teams.  Learnings and reflections from their journey.   About Oliver Page Oliver founded his first startup NutKase Accessories when he was 17 and studying in high school in Rome Italy. NutKase Accessories is a device protection company focused on designing and manufacturing protective iPad, Chromebook, and Laptop cases for the K12 Education, Health Care, and Enterprise markets. Oliver led the sales and growth of the company into the 7 figures and now supplies customers in 50 countries around the world. After his one year of studies in the UK, he attended Draper University of Heroes, a Silicon Valley school for entrepreneurs founded by Tim Draper (An investor in Tesla, Twitch, Skype, Baidu, Hotmail). Whilst there, Oliver co-founded a business called Flowity that won first place at the Draper Demo Day and received an investment from Tim Draper. After living and working in the Bay Area for two years, he returned to Italy to co-founded Scooterino, a scooter ride-sharing business that won a grant from the European Space Agency and subsequently raised $800k of follow-on venture capital. Oliver is also a keynote speaker and has spoken at corporate, education, and private events around the world, including two TEDx's. Oliver is also an angel investor in Zaptic and StudyTracks and a fellow of the Sigma Squared Society (formerly Kairos Society).   Oliver Page on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olpage/   About Leo Shortland Leo Shortland is an Australian entrepreneur who has worked in three continents, started a Georgian Wine Import business (King St Imports), a menswear direct to consumer brand (Divaska), and after joining K12 focused accessories company (NutKase) quickly became a partner in 2017 before his appointment as Chief Operating Officer in 2021.  While working to scale NutKase towards a $100M business, Leo has been an ardent supporter of digital nomadism and remote work, travelling to over fifty countries in the past decade and making investments in high growth EdTech startups.   Good entrepreneurs can change often; the best change all the time. Leo’s driving passion is to change himself and to transform the companies and the employees he leads.    Leo Shortland on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoshortland/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leo_shortland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lshort10/   Resources: Big fan of Josh Braun’s content on Linkedin Morning Brew Newsletter   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

Craig shares the journey of creating the EduSpark Professional Learning Platform, why this platform, the vision and juggling multiple projects focused on professional learning and then launching EduSpark. What does professional learning look like for schools and educators in the next few years, has COVID reframed our understanding of virtual professional development.    About Craig Kemp   As a well known and respected keynote speaker, workshop host, and global Education Consultant, Craig is a leader in the field of ICT and EdTech and works with Departments, Ministries, School Leadership, School Communities and Educators to understand, design, and implement digital learning solutions and transformations to improve teaching practice and student learning outcomes.  ​ Craig has supported schools and organisations all over the globe to establish practices, protocols and guidelines to support the sustainable implementation of technology into the curriculum to add value to student learning. In addition, he works as an advisor with technology vendors adding value to their products for use in schools. Craig works with these companies to help them build, develop, grow and connect with schools all over the world and has successfully supported global EdTech companies in developing a presence in APAC. ​ Craig is a New Zealand born educator with over 15 years experience both in the classroom, in leadership and in consulting. He is an enthusiastic change agent that is passionate about every aspect of education and making a difference. Craig is currently based in Singapore. ​ Craig is well known for his dedication to education through Social Media, with over 45,000 followers on Twitter. Craig is the founder of new professional learning platform EduSpark that is shaking up the professional learning landscape for schools globally.   Craig Kemp on Social Media   https://eduspark.world/  igniteedtech.com  (Company Website) twitter.com/mrkempnz  (Twitter) twitter.com/EduSparkWorld (Twitter) facebook.com/mrkempnz  (Facebook) facebook.com/EduSpark.World/ (Facebook) linkedin.com/company/edusparkworld/ (LinkedIn) instagram.com/eduspark.world/ (instagram)   Resources: One Free All Access Month to EduSpark - register here: https://bit.ly/1monthES   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

My wife recently gave me a copy of ‘The Millionaire Expat’ by Andrew Hallam. I loved the book and connected with Andrew on Linkedin. He agreed to chat on the podcast, and here we are. (This is an excellent testament to LinkedIn as a networking tool!)   We learn all about achieving financial independence, work-life balance, 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/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

Join the conversation with Philippa as she talks about her new book The Digital Ecosystem ( How to create a sustainable digital strategy for your school). Philippa shares her insights and expertise on her books areas of focus from digital governance, safeguarding, developing a digital pedagogy, and how the changing world, current pandemic, and lessons learned from schools around the world can guide a digital ecosystem development and implementation to build your own digital vision.    About Philippa Wraithmell   Philippa Wraithmell has been an educator for 12 years, working in the UK and the UAE. For the last 5 years she has specialised in Digital Strategy and Innovation in schools, supporting educators globally to develop sustainable Digital Ecosystems.   Philippa is passionate about supporting educators to ensure that they are using the right systems for their schools.    Philippa Wraithmell on Social Media   Blog: www.designedtoteachdigitally.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsWraithmell     Resource(s): https://www.ethicalbooksearch.com/uk/books/m/is:9781913622855/the-digital-ecosystem-philippa-wraithmell    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

Katherine will share about KnowledgeWorks’ efforts to spark new thinking about ways to prepare students for an uncertain future -- and what that future might hold.  Katherine will describe KnowledgeWorks, speak to the organization’s future-oriented research into various focus areas tied to education, and describe some of the patterns of change and learnings she and her team have been seeing over the last several years generating forecasts on the future of learning.   About Katherine Prince   One of the United States’ foremost educational futurists, Katherine leads KnowledgeWorks’ exploration of the future of learning. In addition to setting the strategy for the organization’s strategic foresight work, she speaks and writes about the trends shaping education over the next decade and helps education stakeholders strategize about how to become active agents of change in shaping the future.   Since 2007, Katherine has worked with education stakeholders across the United States and beyond to apply insights from KnowledgeWorks’ forecasts on the future of learning to their own contexts. She designs and facilitates generative conversations that help participants explore future possibilities and identify their priorities for responding to the changing landscape. Katherine also helps people keep their eyes on the horizon and explore emerging issues by leading the development of comprehensive ten-year forecasts, deep dives into specific topics, strategy guides and experiential futures resources and by writing articles and blog posts about the future of learning.   Since joining KnowledgeWorks in 2006, Katherine has also led organizational development initiatives, contributed to national collaborations informed by the fields of systems thinking and organizational change and managed programs to foster teaching and professional learning innovations and to encourage collaborative knowledge management among educators.   Earlier in her career, Katherine supported large-scale changes in working practice at Britain’s Open University by introducing an online portal and an online student feedback system for 7,500 tutors distributed across the United Kingdom. Prior to that, she managed customer satisfaction improvement projects and established a technical communications group at Pacific Consulting Group in California. In that capacity, she helped federal agencies and other clients increase service quality by incorporating a customer perspective into their organizational planning.   Katherine holds a bachelor’s in English from Ohio Wesleyan University, a master’s in English from the University of Iowa and an MBA from The Open University with emphasis on creativity, innovation and change and on knowledge management. She also earned a certificate in Foresight from the University of Houston and pursued training in foresight from the Institute for the Future. Katherine is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists.   Katherine Prince on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/katprince, https://twitter.com/knowledgeworks  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineprince/ Website: https://knowledgeworks.org/   Resources: https://knowledgeworks.org/strategic%20foresight/  https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/education-futures-studies-foresight/  https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/forecast-5/ https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/education-balance-tensions-educations-futures/  https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/navigating-future-learning-strategy-guide/  https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/futures-thinking-education-programs/  https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/futures-thinking-now-drivers-change-futures-triangle/ https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/we-need-human-centered-learning-systems/    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

Dan chats to Denry about the business side of international schools…. How do the 80% or international schools that are ‘for profit’ operate and what accounts for the massive growth in the sector. This was a fascinating discussion about a topic that many teachers have not heard about   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

Tom shares his learnings and the power of professional learning networks, relationship building in a work setting and moving between education, corporate, international, and domestic work experiences. Tom has been a classroom teacher, a database trainer, professional learning specialist, and developer of strategic learning initiatives for Apple. He’s lived and worked in international schools in Asia and Africa as a database administrator, technology director, and tech coach. Currently Tom is an IT Project Manager at the University of New Hampshire.   About Tom Adamick   Tom started his career as a classroom teacher in California. During that time, he developed a love for using the Mac computers (remember the colorful, bubble shaped iMacs of the late ‘90s?) to enhance teaching and learning. He worked by coaching other teachers on their use in the classroom and one day wondered, “what would it be like to work for Apple?”   After some perseverance, (and perhaps borderline stalking) Tom landed a job as a database trainer and consultant with Apple. Tom spent 5 wonderful years criss-crossing the United States, working with countless schools  through the change management process of a new student information system.   That role led to the opportunity to live and work overseas in Beijing China as the database administrator for the Western Academy of Beijing. What Tom thought would be one interesting year in Beijing turned into 6 wonderful years. During that time, he transitioned to a new role as a technology integrator, circling back to working with teachers to impact learning with Macs. He also met his wife, (at an art show in the artsy 798 area of Beijing) Elizabeth Meehan, while in Beijing.    From there, he moved on to the International School of Tanganyika with the multiple roles of secondary school technology director / technology integrator / Grade 10 technology teacher. The multiple roles kept him very busy.   After two years in Tanzania and six years in China, Tom and Elizabeth decided they wanted to be closer to family in the US, so with their newly adopted Tanzanian street dog named Zeiss, they repatriated to the United States. Neither Tom nor Elizabeth had jobs lined up which made for exciting times.   Utilizing old PowerSchool / Pearson contacts, Tom cobbled together a living for a few months as a contract technology trainer for Pearson which actually was a lot of fun.    A chance meet up with a former Apple  colleague led to a second  opportunity to work for Apple as a Professional Learning Specialist. In that role, Tom once again criss-crossed the United States, working with countless educators to turn iPads (and sometimes Macs) into meaningful learning tools. During this time Tom also began work on a masters degree in project management to help formalize a lot of the tools and techniques he’d been using over the years.   The combination of ed-tech experience and project management credentials led to the opportunity to join Apple’s Worldwide Education Strategy team where Tom worked to develop new learning initiatives for educators on a global scale. Tom is still bound by non-disclosure agreements so he can only talk in generalities about this phase of his work with Apple, but he’s very happy to talk about what he can.   After a couple of years at Apple corporate, Tom left to engage in work closer to home and is now an IT project manager for the University System of New Hampshire. He just started his sixth week in this role.   When Tom is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their (now) two dogs. After 15 years away from competitive cycling, he is now training for gravel and cyclocross races in the New England area.   Connect with Tom:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-adamick-714b9563/ https://500px.com/p/tadamick?view=photos   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

When Daniela was last on the podcast she was working in Peru, but now she has travelled halfway around the world to work in Singapore. We talk about what it’s like moving to a tech leadership role for a group of schools, how Daniela stays connected to the classroom and life in Singapore.    About Daniela Silva: Daniela is the district Head of Learning Innovation and EdTech at the worldwide EiM educational brands that include Dulwich Colleges, Dehong Schools, Green Schools and EiM Ventures. She is a genuine global citizen who comes with deep experience in innovation for teaching and learning across international educational centers. During her 15 years in educational leadership roles, Daniela has effectively deployed sustainable innovative learning practices, infused pedagogical and physical solutions for agile teaching, and has led various educational technology projects at #edtech organizations such as CoSN, ISTE, Google for Education, Microsoft, PowerSchool and has been invited as a lead presenter at their conferences. Daniela is a systems thinker that has served as High School Principal, Group Director of 21st Century learning for the Qatar Foundation Schools and recently finished her tenure as Director of IT & Learning Innovation at The American School of Lima.    Daniela Silva on Social Media Twitter: @iLearnDSilva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielasilvachong/    Resources: Microsoft K12 Transformation Framework https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/school-leaders/k-12-microsoft-education-transformation-framework    Technology Integration Matrix https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix/    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

Ewan shares his own reflections about the work he has facilitated with companies, nonprofits and school around the world, and how with the last 18 months experience of the pandemic organisations are reimagining the way they work, learn and collaborate, and what might be some approaches, disposition and strategies to engage with the creative tensions and opportunities of today's complexity.    About Ewan McIntosh   Ewan McIntosh founded consulting firm NoTosh a decade ago from his kitchen table in Edinburgh, growing it to offices in Melbourne, Adelaide, New York and Toronto. He and his team work with people in schools, universities and companies to help them identify and overcome their greatest challenges, to work better together and rethink the environment in which they learn.    Ewan McIntosh on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewanmcintosh Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ewanmcintosh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewannotosh/    NoTosh on Social Media: Email: [email protected] Company website and newsletter: http://www.notosh.com   Magazine: http://medium.com/notosh    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/notosh-limited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamnotosh/    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/notosh     Resources: Some of NoTosh’s key client stories: https://notosh.com/what-we-do   21 Inspirational books to help you think differently (including those mentioned in the podcast): https://medium.com/notosh/21-inspirational-books-to-help-you-think-differently-a882af8568eb     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

Liz and Viki share their journey as international school educators and school directors. Sharing and exploring their respective leadership experience over the past 18 months with the pandemic and how this is framing some of their approaches to their school year and leadership. Further exploring the challenges and silver linings of this learning as school directors.   About Viki Stiebert Viki is Director at the International School of Bergen, having previously been Director at the International School of Panama, and Elementary Principal at Zurich International School. Viki believes that we rise by lifting others and has been a strong advocate helping to promote young leaders.     Viki Stiebert on Social Media  Twitter: https://twitter.com/vstiebert  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viki-stiebert-94ab2930/    About Liz Free Liz Free is CEO and director of the International School Rheintal, Switzerland.  Liz is a global board member for TES, SGIS and is a global strategic lead for @WomenED with responsibility for Europe.. Liz is a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and Fellow of the RSA. She is a passionate advocate for continuing professional development and learning within the education profession and in promoting education equality for all.   Liz Free on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizAMFree   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-free  Blog: https://www.lizfree.com/      Resources: Women In Education Special Interest Group https://www.ecis.org/wie/  WomenEd - a global grassroots movement which connects aspiring and existing women leaders in education and gives women leaders a voice in education https://www.womened.org  Swiss Group of International Schools https://www.sgischools.com/cms/index.php    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

Derek worked in leadership roles in various international schools and then left to form an EdTech startup. We talk about Derek's company ‘Jetlag learning’ and discuss what it takes to build an EdTech company.   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

In this conversation with Clive, we explore the imperatives and dynamics of fundraising at non-profit international schools, the role of Advancement, the strategies that schools have explored, and the challenges and opportunities that schools must consider in order to remain competitive in today’s global educational marketplace.   About Clive Watkins Prior to joining The American School in Japan last year as the Director of Institutional Advancement, Clive held the same position at the International School of Prague for ten years. He has an MBA from Babson College, a background in business start-ups and Venture Capital in various countries, and is a citizen of three nations. Despite being a hands-on practitioner of international schools’ Advancement, Clive often speaks with the Boards of non-profit schools in Europe and Asia, where his realistic, no-nonsense approach to the viability of fundraising is often an eye-opener.    Clive Watkins on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-watkins-1695551/    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

Tricia and Jeff share their journey from working in International Schools and then becoming consultants involved in founding, and running of  Learning2, COETAIL, Edurolearning and Allyed.org (now Shifting Schools https://www.shiftingschools.com/). Exploring the opportunities with the changing landscape of professional development, how to engage in the learning in schools with diversity, equity and inclusion. Hosting their podcast and their collaborations together and with educators from around the globe.   About Tricia Friedman Tricia is proud to be entering into her 20th year in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, service-learning coordinator, and as an instructional coach. She's also served as a  volunteer in the Peace Corps. She loves exploring and curating conversations between educators that directly lead to change in the classroom, and in the broader 'culture of learning.' As a proud queer educator, Tricia authors the Be a Better Ally newsletter and podcast to continue the dialogue about what an LGBTQ+ inclusive school might be.   Tricia Friedman on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tricia_fried  Web: https://allyed.org/    About Jeff Utecht Jeff began his career in the Elementary Classroom in Washington State. In 2001, he was the recipient of a Bill and Melinda Gates Grant, the Technology Leadership Program. This started his journey into the world of connecting students and using the world as his curriculum. From 2002 – 2012 Jeff taught at International Schools moving from a classroom teacher into technology roles and administrative positions. He has authored books, worked as a consultant for technology startups, and continues to speak at schools and educational events around the globe. He was invited by the Prince of Bahrain to participate in conversations to reimagine teaching and learning in that country. In 2018, he was invited to the Global Knowledge Summit in Dubai to be part of global conversations about the future of education in this Knowledge Economy. Today, Jeff makes his home in Seattle, WA having worked with and supported over 20 1:1 deployments, both within the US and Internationally. As you can tell, Jeff brings a very global perspective to his trainings and conversations. His passion is working long-term with schools and districts in changing the teaching and learning culture to help prepare students for their future not our past.   Jeff Utecht on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/jutecht Web: http://www.jeffutecht.com/  Podcast: http://sospodcast.org/    John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Resources: Finding your metaphor for the moment and collaboration recalibration free guides: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs    Free podcast meeting map as mentioned in episode: https://www.shiftingschools.com/eplcs    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

We explore with Damianne her journey from International Educator - Digital Learning Coach to host of ‘Changes BIG and small’ podcast, blogging, and her work in customer support with a focus in technology. We also talked about what inspired her to explore these new professional opportunities, and the guidance, reflections and strategies she shares with her audiences on the challenges and opportunities to start a change journey.   About Damianne President    Damianne President is many things, including a coach, podcaster, blogger, and customer support advocate. Damianne has travelled across the world, having lived in St. Lucia, India, Sudan, Japan, Canada and Czech Republic. She sees herself as a world citizen and is a passionate, curious learner who lives life on purpose. Damianne does a variety of personally interesting, fun and fulfilling activities. You can find the portal to all her other sites and social media by going to https://dpresident.net.   Damianne President on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/msdamianne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msdamianne Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpresident/  Websites: https://dpresident.net  https://journeywithtechnology.com  https://changesbigandsmall.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

Ruth shares her own reflections, research, work, and writing the book, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds and how the landscape of today's accelerated change around us impacts third culture kids, the way they learn, work, and juggle living in a globally connected world. crossculturalkid.org   About Ruth Van Reken   Ruth Van Reken is a second-generation Third Culture Kid* (TCK) and mother of three now-adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., and author of Letters Never Sent, her personal journaling seeking to understand the long-term impact of her cross-cultural childhood. For more than thirty years Ruth has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to the impact of global mobility on individuals, families, and societies. She is co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition.  In addition to her two books and many articles, she has written a chapter in other books including Strangers at Home, Unrooted Childhoods, and Writing Out of Limbo.  In 2019 she received an Hon. Litt.D from Wheaton College for her life's work. She now lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband, David,   Ruth Van Reken on Social Media LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruthvanreken Websites: crossculturalkid.org  (Personal Website) crossculturalkid.org/blog/  (Blog) Resources www.tcksofasia.org www.spanschools.org www.summertimepublishing.com see “bookshelf” tab and go to TCKs line...many many good books there Families in Global Transition www.figt.org - find many resources, local and professional affiliates and networking here. The issue of non-Western kids in many western based international schools is a growing issue.   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

In this episode, Lawrence shares running a London-based Web Design and Development Agency called Happy2Host, and founding Just a Guy, a social enterprise that offers a whole range of services to help 14-25-year-olds navigate their way through life. Exploring the journey of an educator to social entrepreneur and design agency founder happy2host.com   and justaguy.co.uk      About Lawrence Tijjani   Lawrence has been involved in Education for over 10 years, he began as a Computing teacher, progressed to Strategic IT Lead and later Head of Faculty. He introduced and developed a successful Computing curriculum at KS3 through to A-level, co-ordinated the implementation of IT within a new build and introduced and implemented the use of G-Suite for Education across his school. Lawrence was able to forge excellent relationships with students, staff and parents as a pastoral lead, which is where he honed his ability to engage others.   Lawrence left classroom teaching four years ago to take up an exciting IT consultancy role supporting schools with the use and development of G-suite for education, e-safety and general Edtech. As a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, he regularly delivers PD to Educators and to those beginning their own EdTech journey. Lawrence has presented at BET twice, in 2019 on Google’s Applied Digital Skills and in 2020 he led a wellbeing session ‘Solve for Happiness’.   Lawrence has a wide outreach, delivering PD sessions to Educators and their students both domestically and internationally in countries such as Sweden, Switzerland, Iceland, and Qatar. He enjoys problem-solving with different institutions, drawing on his rich and varied experiences from the classroom, as a school leader and now EdTech consultant. He is a knowledgeable, energetic, and engaging facilitator, able to motivate students and other educators to utilize the power of digital skills in the curriculum.   Lawrence uses his voice in the EdTech training community to champion diversity and inclusion. He believes that everyone should be able to have a seat at the table and works to create accessible high-quality training and opportunities for others. In 2020 he created and led an exciting mentoring program sponsored by Google Applied Digital Skills for 35 Black and Asian Educators to become certified Google Trainers, the first cohort is on track to become fully certified by July 2021. Due to the success of this program, the first of its kind, Lawrence has launched another mentoring program in partnership with Google for Education UK that provides opportunities for an even broader range of underrepresented Educators in the UK  and Ireland called the Inclusive Google Trainer community.    In addition to his EdTech roles, Lawrence has a social enterprise called Just A Guy Foundation which works with disengaged and disadvantaged students. They provide a range of assemblies, mentoring, and workshops to support young people in driving their own social mobility. The Foundation has hosted successful notable events in the past such as ‘Step up with Digital Skills’ in 2019, which was a training day for 15-17-year-olds sponsored by Google Applied Digital Skills, and in 2020 an online careers fair for students that had work experience canceled due to COVID-19.   Lawrence Tijjani on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justaguy_lt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justaguy_LT LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lawrence-tijjani-97338013 Website: happy2host.com  Website: justaguy.co.uk    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

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

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

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

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 https://youtu.be/Q96boF8Whj4     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. https://codewith.mu    Phyton Discord - a large community focused around the Python programming language https://pythondiscord.com/    Real Python Tutorials https://realpython.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

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

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   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

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 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

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