Middle Leadership: Stuck in the middle with you.

EdTech: Hooked on a Feeling

Hosts this week: ⁠⁠Adam Bradford [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bradford-543508252/], ⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeeskidmoreeducator/] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-rosch-14929886/] In this episode of The International Teacher Staffroom, we dive into the ever-evolving world of educational technology. We explore why the debate of paper and pencil vs. devices is the wrong question, discuss what effective technology integration really looks like, and share how today's AI tools make it easier than ever to vibe code your own apps, tools, and resources for students—without being a programmer. Have a future question or topic you'd like us to discuss? Write to us via the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/sCThjg6hGhwSHndz8] This episode's recommendations: Adam * https://freeperiod.ai [https://freeperiod.ai] * https://cramly.study/ [https://cramly.study/] * https://www.biologybybradford.com/ [https://www.biologybybradford.com/] Jacob * Clayton Christensen Institute: https://www.christenseninstitute.org/ [https://www.christenseninstitute.org/] – Research and practical frameworks on innovation in education, including disruptive innovation, Jobs to Be Done, and student-centred learning. Aimée * Education Endowment Foundation: A balanced approach to professional development https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/eef-blog-a-balanced-approach-to-professional-development [https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/eef-blog-a-balanced-approach-to-professional-development]

Professional Development: Go Your Own Way

Hosts this week: ⁠⁠ ⁠Paul Magnuson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zebmagnuson/], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeeskidmoreeducator/] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-rosch-14929886/]   In this episode of The International Teacher Staffroom, we talk about what teachers should do for their professional development. If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/sCThjg6hGhwSHndz8] What to check out: Paul: ⁠ [https://aienhancedprocesses.com/]Message Paul Magnuson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zebmagnuson/] about joining Sandcastle or enquire about his visiting scholars program. Jacob: Shane Leaning What Actually Works in Teacher Development [https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/what-actually-works-in-teacher-development/id1679212568?i=1000757193686&l=en-GB] Aimée: Record yourself teaching!

Teaching the age of AI: 'I can't live with or without you'

Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠⁠Alex McMillan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermcmillan/], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeeskidmoreeducator/] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-rosch-14929886/]   In this episode of The International Teacher Staffroom, we tackle letters about when, where and how teachers and students should, or shouldn't, use AI.  If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/sCThjg6hGhwSHndz8] What to check out: Alex's website: https://aienhancedprocesses.com/ [https://aienhancedprocesses.com/] .

Middle Leadership: Stuck in the middle with you.

Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠Matt Ross [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ross-8193a884/], ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeeskidmoreeducator/] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-rosch-14929886/] In this episode of The International Teacher Staffroom, we talk about the trials and tribulations of middle leadership. Joined by one of our favourites, Matt Ross. If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/sCThjg6hGhwSHndz8] What to check out: Matt: ⁠Drive by Steven Pinker [https://stevenpinker.com/publications/books] Jacob: ⁠Hilarious A1 video clip [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6QL0c5BbCR4] Aimée: ⁠⁠ [https://www.gse.harvard.edu/professional-education/k-12-programs] The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker– human-centered approach to gathering The Coaching Habit – Michael Bungay Stanier

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For… in professional development

Hosts this week: ⁠ Dunja Chamberlain [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunja-chamberlain/overlay/about-this-profile/], ⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeeskidmoreeducator/] and ⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-rosch-14929886/] In this episode of The International Teacher Staffroom, we explore the ongoing pursuit of meaningful professional growth with Dunja Chamberlain, the founder and CEO of Innovating Teachers Academy.  If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/sCThjg6hGhwSHndz8] What to check out: Dunja's organisation: Innovating Teachers Academy [https://www.innovating-teachers-academy.com/] (ITA) Jacob: SIOP Model [https://www.worldofbooks.com/de-ch/products/making-content-comprehensible-for-english-learners-buch-jana-echevarria-9780205518869?sku=GOR007916385?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=Shopping&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignid%7D&utm_product=%7Bproduct_id%7D&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17176788399&gbraid=0AAAAACoZWA19ZTx_GzXs_yNNk_ptSPgtp&gclid=Cj0KCQiArOvIBhDLARIsAPwJXObZzGOpyMRtRKmAT_dxWejZeEnxLwmD-5t5o64CuukBDivSS5LXtG4aAqQREALw_wcB] Aimée: ⁠Harvard Graduate School of Education⁠ [https://www.gse.harvard.edu/professional-education/k-12-programs]