Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.
Episodes
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Carlos shares his experience of walking the Camino de Santiago/Camino Francés footpath. He shares how disconnecting from the world of work, digital devices, social media and working remotely had a significant impact on his own understanding of connectivity and its impact on being in the moment. Together we explore what this means about our own pace and focus in an age of digital tools 24/7.
About Carlos Davidovich
Carlos has extensive experience supporting the development of leaders and management teams alike on an international scale. Raised and educated in Argentina, Carlos has been living and working between Europe, USA and Canada for over 20 years, where he has become an Executive Coach giving workshops and lectures on Neuromanagement, applying neuroscience in organizations and businesses. Currently, he resides in Madrid working with clients from all sorts of cultures around the world.
Originally trained as a medical doctor in Argentina, Carlos draws on this medical background and understanding of the brain to apply Neuromanagement coaching modalities that lead to evident and sustainable change for his clients. Over the course of his early career, for more than 20 years, he has also gained management experience in business executive roles working for multinational pharmaceutical companies in the area of Biotechnology applied to human health. He is a professor of Neuromanagement in the MBA programs at the University of New York in Prague, Czech Republic, and at GEA in Ljubljana, Slovenia; a guest lecturer for the Masters in Leadership program at the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, and a thought leader with the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.
Co author of the book : “PersonalityDNA. Discover Your True Personality”
Author of the book : “Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams”, January 2023.
He is also an international TEDx Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhk JSgrGx0
Education
- Medical Doctor Degree from Argentina
- Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Clinical Psychopathology Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Barcelona, Spain
- Roche International Managers and Executive Development Course at Laussane Business School
- Psychotherapy and Hypnosis Certification from the
- Erickson Institute in Madrid, Spain
- Tai Chi Trainer : University Las Palmas, Spain
Carlos Davidovich on Social Media
Website: www.carlosdavidovich.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosdavidovich/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ncdavidovich/
Resources
Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams
Carlos Davidovich MD and Jennifer Brunton PhD
Page Two Press (Enero 2023)
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsedu.com
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Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Join us for a conversation with Clara Hawking, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Globeducate and winner of the #Techwomen100 Global Achievement Award 2024 by WeAreTechWomeas. Clara shares her expert insights on how global AI policies, including the EU AI Act, are shaping the future of education. Clara discusses the impact of AI on international schools, the role of women in this space, addressing ethical challenges and the vital role educators play in teaching AI literacy. She provides an update on the EU AI Act and its implications for AI use in classrooms, offering valuable perspectives for school leaders and educators navigating AI integration in their schools.
About Clara Hawking
Clara Hawking as Head of Artificial Intelligence for Globeducate and winner of the TechWomen100 Awards. A Fellow of the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) in Washington DC, for the US Government, Clara joined Globeducate in 2023 in a newly created role that sees her playing a pivotal role in executing a strategic plan across all of our schools, overseeing all aspects of AI policies, curricula, programmes, guidance and training related to AI. A prominent figure in the field of EdTech and AI, regularly appearing on panels and leading workshops at international conferences, and holds several Master´s degrees in subjects ranging from Computer Science to Practical Philosophy and Applied Ethics. Clara is also a voluntary Director of ICT and Digitalisation at an educational organisation in Kenya and has an unwavering passion for shaping young minds to become global citizens equipped to tackle the challenges of the future. She is fluent in three languages and has lived and worked in the USA, Denmark, Spain and Sweden.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-lin-hawking-ba9123149/
Resources
https://www.globeducate.com/
White Paper: The EU AI Act and Its Impact on K-12 Education
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/white-paper-eu-ai-act-its-impact-k-12-education-clara-lin-hawking-xsfpf/
https://www.caidp.org/
https://wearetechwomen.com/tw100-women-in-tech-awards/techwomen100-awards-winners-2024/
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist, educator and advocate for nutrition and health, best known for founding FoodNiche-ED, a platform that collaborates with schools and educators worldwide. Her work focuses on helping teachers promote science, health and nutrition education in K-12 classrooms. In our conversation, we discuss the significance of food science in schools, strategies to engage students on this topic, and the challenges and opportunities in equipping educators and students with a solid understanding of food science and health.
About Dr. Julia Olayanju
Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist, educator and advocate for nutrition and health, best known for founding FoodNiche-ED, a platform that collaborates with schools and educators worldwide. Her work focuses on helping teachers promote science, health and nutrition education in K-12 classrooms. She earned her PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Rutgers University, New Brunswick and an MPH from Harvard TH Chan School Of Public Health.
Dr. Julia Olayanju on Social Media
Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliaolayanju
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaolayanju/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaolayanju/
Resources
Listen to top experts on food and health: https://foodniche-ed.com/podcasts
John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Join us for a conversation with Emily, Dennis, and Bryce from Earth Day as we explore the impact of climate change and how international schools can prepare students for the challenges ahead. Our guests will share the key skills, values, and knowledge needed to guide students through these complex issues. How can schools create pathways that help educators and students understand and tackle these challenges? From climate literacy to environmental activism, how can schools balance educating children about the climate crisis with empowering them to become change-makers? This conversation aims to support and inspire international educators in better understanding how to engage with this complex issue.
About Emily Walker
Emily has a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University in Anthropology with a minor in Linguistics. She went on to get her Masters in Education from The College of William & Mary.
Emily has had a love for people, places, and education. Her academic background has allowed her to view the field of education with a holistic lens.
Her love for learning & development in K-12 schools, has given her classroom experience teaching a variety of learners. A focus of hers in the classroom is science and literacy. These two subjects together can expand the minds of learners and really allow for understanding of the world on a deeper level.
This love for sharing knowledge brought Emily to seek out an opportunity with EARTHDAY.ORG as an education coordinator supporting educators in the diverse educational systems. Providing education and advocacy resources for environmental minded educators.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-walker-professional/
About Dennis Nolasco
Dennis is a former English Language Arts teacher from Falls Church, Virginia. He started as a middle school English as a Second Language teacher for 5 years for Fairfax County Public County Schools where he won the George Mason Exemplary Early Educator Award. He then moved to California and taught English Language Arts for Los Angeles Unified School District for two years. He now works on implementing climate education legislation both at the federal and state levels as well as internationally with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Dennis believes that it is important to incorporate environmental justice into all aspects of climate education.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-nolasco/
About Bryce Coon
Bryce joined Earthday.org in July 2023. Before joining Earthday.org, Bryce worked as a high school educator for over ten years and enjoyed finding opportunities to incorporate climate education into all his courses, including economics, psychology, and government. Throughout his teaching career, Bryce participated in international fellowships where he studied climate education and policy in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Bryce has a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary social sciences from Michigan State University and a master's in curriculum and instruction from the American College of Education. Outside of work, Bryce enjoys traveling and hiking with his dog.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-coon/
Bryce Bio Reel: https://vimeo.com/884546010/843ba71e24
Resources
- THE SCHOOL GUIDE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
- A Five Step Guide to Addressing Climate Change With Kids Article
- Climate Education Page
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Green Jobs and the Green Economy
- The Climate Education vs Climate Crisis Report
- EDUCATION WEEK OP ED
- Article In Forbes
John Mikton on Social Media
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org
Dan Taylor on social media:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
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Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Join us for a conversation with Stacy Stephens, Director of The International Educator (TIE). We'll take this opportunity to explore TIE's rich history, its mission, and how it connects to international schools and educators. We'll discuss how TIE's current focuses and services have evolved over time. With the accelerated changes being experienced by both online and offline newspapers and organizations supporting international schools and educators, what does the future look like for The International Educator and international schools?
About Stacy Stephens
Stacy is an experienced educator with a rich background spanning over two decades across diverse international schools. With an international career starting in 2001, she has held teaching and leadership roles in Kuwait, Argentina, India, China, and Malaysia. For the past 10 years, Stacy has served as a Director of Teaching and Learning at the American School of New Delhi, the International School of Beijing, and the International School of Kuala Lumpur. She has a master's degree in Educational Leadership and has both extensive training and dedication to facilitative decision-making and effective leadership methodologies. Alongside her work with TIE, Stacy offers consulting services to schools and is specialized in supporting schools to create critical systems to impact student learning. Her recent work is focused on SEL program development, teacher growth and appraisal and strategic planning.
Stacy Stephens on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curriculumstace
Resources
TIE: www.tieonline.com
Vision.Systems.Impact. Collaborative www.vsicollaborative.com
International SEL Framework www.internationalsel.com
John Mikton on Social Media
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Dan Taylor on social media:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com
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