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07/26/22 • 33 min
The ISC Research Edruptors@School conference, which took place in June, explored innovation and transformation in international school leadership. In this episode, we celebrate inspiring ideas shared by members of the international education community who took part in the conference discussions. This episode is all about the implementation of innovative school practices and the fostering of community engagement.
Thank you to our panel of experts from the international school community:
• Philippa Wraithmell, digital education specialist
• Dr. Vandana Lulla, Principal at Podar International School
• Matt Harris, co-founder and CEO at ChildSafeguarding.com
• Bethan Eveleigh, Online education and safeguarding specialist
• Dwayne Matthews, Head of School, Innovation & Partnerships at Ontario Virtual School
• Nathan O’Grady, Learning Development Champion at Head of Kings InterHigh, part of Inspired Education Group
• Dr Jeremy Williams, Vice President of Community for Monax Labs, a web 3 infrastructure studio
#EdruptorsAtSchool #intled #internationalschools #innovation #educators #schoolleaders #educationsuppliers
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02/29/24 • 28 min
In this episode, Luke Walduck, School Development Manager at ISC Research, joins forces with Tony Atkinson, International Field Researcher at ISC Research, and Matthew Peck, Senior Business Manager at Teachanywhere, to delve into the recruitment and retention cycle within international schools. Together, they shed light on the myriad of challenges faced and underscore the importance of adaptive strategies in meeting recruitment demands. They explore the evolving landscape of recruitment tactics, advocating for a diversified approach leveraging multiple channels. Tune in for valuable insights and much more as they navigate through this essential aspect of school management.
Thank you to Luke, Tony, and Matthew for an insightful episode.
#internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #schoolleaders
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09/07/22 • 30 min
This episode shares expert practices around supporting student choice to positively impact their life and career. We discussed the topic with international education guest panelists at our Edruptors@School conference in June 2022.
Thank you to our panel of experts from the international school community:
- Deepa Avashia, School Leader at the Riverside School
- Erika Elkady, Secondary School Head Teacher at Jumeira Baccalaureate School
- Mariona Coderch Lopez, IB Evaluation Programme Leader, IBEN, and IB Career-related Programme Coordinator at GEMS International School – Al Khail
- Ed Fidoe, Chief Executive at London Interdisciplinary School
- Shabbi Luthra, Founder of Learning Analytics Collaborative
- Conrad Hughes, Campus and Secondary Principal at the International School of Geneva
#EdruptorsAtSchool #intled #internationalschools #innovation #educators #schoolleaders #educationsuppliers #ideas4intled
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03/28/24 • 20 min
In this episode hosted by Luke Walduck, School Development Manager at ISC Research, we shine a spotlight on an inspiring initiative recognised at the 2024 International School Awards. Join us as we applaud the British Vietnamese International School Hanoi for their outstanding community service project, which has made a significant impact on the residents of the Floating Village in Hanoi. Our panellist, Piers Roderick, Assistant Head of Secondary at the school, provides an in-depth look into this inspiring endeavour. He discusses the challenges encountered, outlines plans for further development, and shares invaluable advice for international schools contemplating future International School Award applications. Tune in for a conversation filled with insights, inspiration, and a celebration of educational excellence in action, and discover how BVIS’ award-winning initiative has evolved in the past year.
Featuring:
Piers Roderick, Assistant Head of Secondary at British Vietnamese International School and Nord Anglia’s Social Impact Regional Lead for South East Asia.
Thank you to Luke and Piers for an insightful episode.
#internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #schoolleaders
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10/21/22 • 31 min
In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, discusses governance practices in international schools with a panel of experts from the international schools community:
- Ian Hunt, CEO and Chair of Haileybury Kazakhstan, International Schools Group
- David Axtell, former Parent Governor at St Christopher’s School, Bahrain
- Vanita Uppal OBE, Director of the British School New Delhi, India
Who should be represented on the board? What should be their focus? Are school leaders supported? Let’s find out!
This discussion draws upon research on governance practices in international schools produced by ISC Research in 2018 and in 2022. Outcomes of the research are published in a specialist report, free to download from ISC Research’s website at https://iscresearch.com/reports/school-governance-2022/
#EdruptorsAtSchool #intled #internationalschools #innovation #educators #schoolleaders #educationsuppliers
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06/09/22 • 24 min
In this episode, Freddie Cloke, School Development Manager at ISC Research gathers insights from our very own field research team on influential school groups and brands within the international schools sector.
Sam Fraser, Research Director at ISC Research and Pia Maske, East Asia Research Manager, talk about the ways school brands influence practices in international school campuses and highlight trends to watch.
#intled #schoolleadership #internationalschools #schoolbrands
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03/21/22 • 31 min
This episode, hosted by Janelle Torres, Research Manager - South East Asia , is all about the key assessment challenges faced by international schools and the innovative assessment practices implemented to tackle them.
Thank you to our panel of experts from the international school community:
- Ben Marsh, Director at International School of Myanmar,
- Matthew Savage, educational trainer and coach,
- Gabriel Ernesto Abad Fernandez, Head of United World College Dilijan as well as Chair of the UWC Heads Group.
Join the conversation on the future of assessment!
To discover more findings from our latest research on the future of assessment in international schools, our exclusive specialist report, is available to purchase online at a price of £395 - discover more here: https://iscresearch.com/reports/future-of-assessment/
#futureofassessment #intel4intled
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02/17/22 • 29 min
In this episode hosted by our Research Consultant Janelle Torres, we celebrate inspiring ideas from the international education community. We talked to representatives of the International School of the Year 2022 and to some of the top social media influencers within international education.
Thank you to our guests:
- Vicki Davis, teacher and blogger aka Cool Cat Teacher
- Kai Vacher, Principal of British School Muscat
- Al Kingsley, CEO of NetSupport
- Sophie Bailey, founder and host of The Edtech Podcast
- Representatives of the International School of Zug and Luzern, #ISAwards 2022 International School of the Year, including the school director, Barry Dequanne.
Links to content mentioned in the episode:
- Edruptors 2021: the top international education influencers of the past year, free white paper published by ISC Research: https://iscresearch.com/reports/topinfluencers2021/
- International School Awards: https://iscresearch.com/international-school-awards/
- International School of the Year: https://iscresearch.com/international-school-awards/school-of-the-year/
#TopEdruptors2021 #ISAwards2022 #ideas4intled
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12/16/21 • 45 min
Nalini Cook, Head of EMEA Research discusses the meaning of international mindedness in education and our latest research on the topic with a panel of experts from the international education community, including:
- Christopher Allen, Director of Learning & Technology at Al Sahwa, IB School, Muscat, Oman.
- Maria Krasinski, News Decoder’s Managing Director.
- Anson Wong, international school alumna and psychology student at University of California, Berkeley.
- Hannah Senel-Walp, Head of Strategy and Operations at Elite IB Education.
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A schoolwide approach to DEIJ
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11/22/22 • 60 min
Although many international school teams are introducing the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) into their school practices, most are yet to make any authentic, sustainable change based on deep understanding. In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, leads an important discussion on centring staff recruitment and training around DEIJ. How can DEIJ in tandem with personal development strategies support the development of all international school staff? This episode offers some solutions for how schools can implement lifelong changes around DEIJ.
Thank you to our panelists:
- Joel Jr Llaban, Director of DEIJ at International Schools Services. Joel is a member of AIELOC, The Association of International Educators and Leaders of Colour. Throughout the episode, Joel makes references to Kevin Simpson, the founder of AIELOC .
- Estelle Hughes, NGO President at Africa Learning International and Secondary Principal at International School of Dakar
- Angeline Aow, Curriculum Coordinator at Berlin International School, and International Advisor for the Council of International Schools
Our panelists shared an extensive list of thought-provoking books and podcast recommendations, alongside inspiring thought leaders to follow on social media who are sharing good advice and practice about DEIJ change in the international school sector.
Here are some of the book recommendations made by our panellists:
Books:
- The Wake Up, Michelle Mijong Kim
- Becoming a Totally Inclusive School: A Guide for Teachers and School Leaders, Angeline Aow, our own panellist, releasing in November 2022
- Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Isabel Wilkerson
- We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom, Bettina Love
- All About Love, Bell Hooks
- Ratchetdemic: Reimagining academic success, Christopher Emdin
- Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption, Rafia Zakaria
- Growing Up in Transit: The Politics of Belonging at an International School, Danau Tanu
- My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialised Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, Resmaa Menakem
#EdruptorsAtSchool #intled #internationalschools #innovation #educators #schoolleaders #deij
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FAQ
How many episodes does Heads Up have?
Heads Up currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does Heads Up cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Heads Up?
The episode title 'When innovation fosters community engagement' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Heads Up?
The average episode length on Heads Up is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Heads Up released?
Episodes of Heads Up are typically released every 35 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Heads Up?
The first episode of Heads Up was released on Aug 5, 2021.
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