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We're thrilled to share that 21st Century Learning (21CL) has officially joined the EdEvents Community! About 21CL 21CL is a leader in delivering top-notch professional development designed to transform education for the 21st century. Their mission, "Building Communities of Learners," is brought to life through: Conferences and Events: Engaging educators with cutting-edge insights and networking opportunities. Online Educational Opportunities: Providing flexible and accessible learning options for educators worldwide. Consultancy Services: Offering expert advice and tailored support to schools and educational groups. Discover 21CL Events in the EdEvents Directory As part of their membership, all 21CL events will be listed in the EdEvents Directory throughout the academic year. You can also find their full event lineup on their profile in the EdEvents Solutions Directory . This partnership makes it easier for educators to find and participate in outstanding professional development opportunities by simply checking the latest EdEvents listings. A Warm Welcome and Exciting Future Join us in welcoming 21st Century Learning to our community. We’re excited about the collaborative opportunities ahead and the ongoing advancement of educational excellence. Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming events!

Stephanie Lill has journeyed from teaching English as a Second Language in Italy to pioneering mindfulness and wellness initiatives across schools in Asia. With a rich background in education, pastoral care, and mindfulness curriculum development, she has a wealth of experience from various educational roles around the globe, including work with UNESCO and as a Mindfulness Specialist teacher. Links from discussion... Website: https://www.mindfulsparks.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielill IG: @mindful_sparks

Supporting School Leaders with Teacher Retention and Recruitment EdEvents is excited to welcome Coaching Confidante as the newest member of our community. Coaching Confidante brings invaluable expertise in addressing teacher retention and recruitment, critical challenges in the education sector today. With a focus on confidentially gathering and analysing employee feedback, Coaching Confidante provides school leaders with actionable insights to enhance teacher satisfaction and reduce turnover. Their strategic approach helps schools retain high-quality staff and maintain continuity in student learning. Key Focus Areas: Teacher Retention and Recruitment Human Resources Solutions Leadership Coaching Professional Development Coaching Confidante’s commitment to supporting school leaders aligns perfectly with EdEvents mission to foster innovation and excellence in education through spotlighting opportunities. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will bring to our community. For more information about Coaching Confidante and their upcoming events, please visit their solutions profile on the EdEvents website. EdEvents is dedicated to connecting school leaders with innovative solutions and trusted partners. Our community aims to enhance education through collaboration and continuous improvement.

We are thrilled to announce that the International Curriculum Association (ICA) has joined the EdEvents Community as our newest solutions provider. With over 30 years of experience, ICA enhances learning in over 1,000 schools across more than 90 countries, supporting 15,000 educators globally. Overview: The International Curriculum, developed by teachers for teachers, serves learners aged 2-14 years and is complemented by ICA's school accreditation and professional development services. Highlights: International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) : Nurtures young learners through a playful, research-informed pedagogy. International Primary Curriculum (IPC) : Offers thematic units with diverse content and a flexible, progressive approach. International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) : Holistic and adaptable, meeting the needs of the teenage brain. “At the ICA we're committed to creating high-quality professional development that is accessible to educators worldwide. Partnering with EdEvents allows us to reach a global network, ensuring educators from all corners of the globe have the chance to participate and elevate their teaching practices. We are looking forward to bringing you PD opportunities worldwide! " – Sarah Blackmore, Director of the International Curriculum Association (ICA) Discover more about the International Curriculum Association on their profile in our Solutions Directory .

Nitsa Anastasiades’s journey in education has taken her across 11 countries, teaching Early Years and English Language & Literature, experiences that have deeply informed her writing. She's the author of "Our Foreign Borders", "Hamster, Rats & Other Stuff Going On," and “Sea with Salty Water” which explore themes of identity, displacement, and human connection through the lens of her diverse teaching and living experiences. Links from the discussion: OUR FOREIGN BORDERS: https://www.amazon.com/OUR-FOREIGN-BORDERS-Nitsa-Anastasiades-ebook/dp/B0CJSK11ZX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=171UVYL6ZLKAF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dMgsTYoD4fQF-k20KcGNOe7Jd4uOZSxDTrmuv-67Gfj82DZJgMRbxiAAHy-mTVpyq3sw-LNLQkeb-2WFdnvz4kY0KegPjAnme5DwgG74K_VG4h_fB1VyOJGGWm7NR0fzEV7cubdIzQogFxY8yShV8YSrW4dy-U1SAUseO_X-Yf3aHeBJRttT5IqRyGBpWnNyS9uRq5aF3BMAF-2HLQyidQ.TP5r2kSnwmE8V_HqfJaUSQjV-hJ3qD2CYWPX3vrI8Uk&dib_tag=se&keywords=nitsa+anastasiades&qid=1714624231&sprefix=nitsa+anastasiad%2Caps%2C346&sr=8-1 HAMSTER RATS AND OTHER STUFF GOING ON: https://www.amazon.com/Hamster-Rats-Other-Stuff-Going-ebook/dp/B0C3MCFH5L/ref=sr_1_2?crid=171UVYL6ZLKAF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dMgsTYoD4fQF-k20KcGNOe7Jd4uOZSxDTrmuv-67Gfj82DZJgMRbxiAAHy-mTVpyq3sw-LNLQkeb-2WFdnvz4kY0KegPjAnme5DwgG74K_VG4h_fB1VyOJGGWm7NR0fzEV7cubdIzQogFxY8yShV8YSrW4dy-U1SAUseO_X-Yf3aHeBJRttT5IqRyGBpWnNyS9uRq5aF3BMAF-2HLQyidQ.TP5r2kSnwmE8V_HqfJaUSQjV-hJ3qD2CYWPX3vrI8Uk&dib_tag=se&keywords=nitsa+anastasiades&qid=1714625210&sprefix=nitsa+anastasiad%2Caps%2C346&sr=8-2 Interested in appear on Education Talks or would like to recommend someone else? Contact: talks@ed.events Please subscribe to EdEvents on YouTube.

Beth Kerr is a consultant and coach focused on wellbeing and digital education. She was previously the Group Director of Wellbeing at Cognita Schools and continues to serve as a School Inspector. Beth is empowering people to have agency over their wellbeing and digital habits. Links from the discussion: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-kerr-bb42a8166/ https://www.bethkerrwellbeing.com/ Interested in appear on Education Talks or would like to recommend someone else? Contact: talks@ed.events Please subscribe to EdEvents on YouTube.

The Social Emotional Learning & Mindfulness group is available in the EdEvent Groups Directory for educators exploring mindfulness and social-emotional learning - for themselves, their classrooms, and schools as a whole. Whether you have a regular practice or are brand new, the group will co-create a community space to help grow sustainable and systemic wellbeing practices in our international schools. With thanks to Kailyn Fullerton for facilitating this valuable space. You can join this community group here: https://www.ed.events/group/social-emotional-learning-and-mindfulness/discussion

Counselors Corner is a new community group on EdEvents for international school counsellors to support one another through connection and collaboration. Open to all counsellors worldwide, supported by Korean International School Counselors Association (KISCA) Committee. By joining you will also be part of the greater EdEvents Community, accessing the events, solutions, jobs directories. Stay in the know, keep connected. Join Counselors Corner here 👇 https://www.ed.events/group/counselors-corner/discussion

In this episode of Education Talks, Kailyn Fullerton joins the program to discuss social-emotional learning and mindfulness, through her role as an educational consultant and professional development facilitator. After working in several international schools, Kailyn became the founder of Upstream Collaborative - with a focus on social-emotional learning and mindfulness in international schools, advancing research into practice. Links from the discussion: https://upstream-collaborative.org/ https://www.ed.events/group/social-emotional-learning-and-mindfulness/discussion https://www.ed.events/solutions/upstream-collaborative https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaifull/ https://twitter.com/kaifull https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health/index.htm Please subscribe to EdEvents on YouTube.

How to introduce foul mouthed, drug peddling, racist AI into your classroom... today. There has been lots of interesting discussion around AI guardrails, ethical concerns, output, etc. The truth is that the majority of platforms aren't implementing stringent moderation oversight into their tools, and even if they were, automated oversight is fallible. Even if you check every input and output to the AI systems, you won't catch them all. But this post isn't about organizational steps. It's about how you position AI. This isn't a guide for implementation its a provocation for thought. 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: Bias and racism exist in the world, in language and in AI systems 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: Commercial AI systems are intentionally align to broadly acceptable social and political norms 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: The most ubiquitous AI systems are often the least transparent, and are controlled by a very small group of people Note, this does refer to AI and not just Gen AI. So how does this discussion come into the classroom? In my English classes, we always spent a lot of time looking at media from different angles (audience, intent, bias, subversion, etc), by positioning AI as a media, students can reveal latent prejudice in systems used by millions. Working with schools and classes, as well as my own meanderings and confusions on LinkedIn, our findings have mirrored breaking news and research coming out of prestigious journals. AI allows us to bring the following provocations into classrooms: ► Given a name or ethnicity, what kind of criminal profile do different AI systems write? What does this same about its categorization and racial profilings? How might this affect user experiences? 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵: https://lnkd.in/gy2C5wrp 𝘛𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧: https://lnkd.in/gBd8J_QP ► Given the same essay and rubric but a different name (yes I know, don't submit PII, the idea is non-consequential data and its influences). There are ways to mitigate this, but maybe not eliminate it. 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵: https://lnkd.in/gxb8uz4P 𝘛𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧: https://lnkd.in/gftNGjKC ► The Ultimatum Game - giving two users different personalities, what assumptions do AI systems make about their actions? What kind of narrative does it right? 𝘛𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧: https://lnkd.in/gs9inAz6 By positioning AI to be challenged, we can critically evaluate its responses as a media type. As AI grows more prevalent and pervasive, developing critical understandings of this new and highly influential media is essential. Ryan Tannenbaum is the owner of For.Education

The series return of Education Talks sees Ryan Fahey, lead programs and resources at Physical and Health Education Canada, discuss his journey into education and wellness. He shares his experience with chronic migraines and how it led him to pursue a career in well-being. Ryan also talks about the challenges in the education system and the impact of remote work on the education and wellness sectors. Additionally, he discusses his upcoming projects and initiatives in wellness education and personal growth. Links from the discussion: Ryan's Book, "Listen: How To Be You In A World Where You Can Be Anything" - https://www.amazon.ca/Listen-How-World-Where-Anything-ebook/dp/B0C87VBLC2/ EdEvents solutions profile - https://www.ed.events/solutions/faheyconsulting Upcoming conference - https://www.ed.events/events/2024-phe-national-conference Please subscribe to EdEvents on YouTube.

What Are Job Alikes? Job Alikes create opportunities for educators in similar roles across various schools to come together. These events are dedicated to exchanging insights, addressing common challenges, and discovering strategies relevant to their work. The goal is to foster an environment of peer learning, networking, and professional advancement. How to Organise Online Job Alikes The approach to organising an online Job Alike varies with the group's size and the inclusion of a keynote speaker. Below are streamlined strategies for different scenarios... For Small Groups: Format: Promote a single session with open dialogue. Agenda: Welcome and Introductions: 10 minutes Discussion/Activity: 40 minutes on a specific topic Networking: 10 minutes For Large Groups: Format: Implement a structured setup with breakout rooms. Agenda: Welcome: 5 minutes Keynote or provocation discussion: 20 minutes Breakout Sessions: 30 minutes, by interest, by specific role if relevant Group Sharing: 15 minutes Networking: 10 minutes With a Keynote: A keynote adds value by providing insights and sparking discussions. Agenda is similar to large groups, with a focus on the keynote presentation. Without a Keynote: Start with a discussion to engage participants immediately. Agenda can be adjusted for group size, focusing on initial sharing and discussions. What's a Provocation Discussion? An example of a provocation discussion for educators might challenge them with a bold statement like, "Traditional classrooms are obsolete in the digital learning age," to stimulate debate and reflection on the impact of technology in education. This approach encourages sharing diverse viewpoints and experiences, deepening understanding among participants. Key Recommendations: Engagement: Use interactive tools like polls and whiteboards. Flexibility: Adapt the agenda based on feedback. Follow-Up: Summarise the session, share resources, and encourage networking. EdEvents Groups can make use of the online group features for continued discussion and sharing of resources after the meeting. This can also encourage new group members to take part in future meet ups, as they immediately see the community collaboration. Several of the community groups in the EdEvents Groups directory are planning to host online Job Alikes. Online Job Alikes are an effective way to enhance professional development. By selecting the appropriate format, you can create a meaningful experience for educators, encouraging growth and community building.