The International Schools Podcast
Education
A conversation with Wolfgang, Brian, and Garland to gain deeper insights into their project, "Technology Readiness Council: Building". The TRC (https://technologyreadiness.org/) support schools with the capacity for Educational Innovation through Technology. This discussion focuses on Professional Learning and School Improvement Planning. We explore the origins of their project and how they chose to collaborate on it. Additionally, each member shares their personal thoughts on the future of digital environments and ecosystems in schools, particularly looking ahead to the year 2024.
Guests:
About Wolfgang Soeldner
ICT Campus Partner, International School of Geneva
Wolfgang is an experienced educational technology professional with over 18 years of experience in managing, developing, and integrating technology systems in schools. He has served in various leadership roles in international schools, including Head of Global Education, Secondary Technology & Learning Coordinator, Head of Learning Resources & Technology Coach, and Whole Campus Technology Coordinator. Wolfgang has developed and executed distance learning programs, implemented one-to-one iPad programs, and led the integration of educational technology across various schools. He holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and is certified as an Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator + Trainer, and Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2. Wolfgang is proud to be serving as a Board Member of the Technology Readiness Council (TRC).
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wsoeldner/
About Brian Lockwood
Director of Technology International School Manila
With over two decades of experience in educational technology, Brian has contributed his expertise to private schools in the United States and international educational institutions across Asia, Europe, and North America. Renowned for his divergent thinking, Brian possesses an ability to discern patterns and devise solutions for intricate problems that have yet to surface. His analytical prowess extends to dissecting problems from both user and network perspectives, enabling him to articulate elegant solutions to multifaceted challenges. Drawing from his upbringing as a Third Culture Kid, he brings a profound understanding of the students' lives in international school settings.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/how2what4/
About Garland Green
Director of Technology Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District
Garland has over twenty years of experience in educational technology in his native United States and abroad, serving as an educational technologist, school administrator, network engineer, and Director of Information Technology. He is a fierce advocate of the digital privacy of children and a certified GDPR Data Protection Officer. Garland’s area of concentration is on instructional leadership, educational technology, leaders’ impact on student learning, and the role leaders play in ensuring the digital privacy of the individual. Garland is proud to serve as a founder, and the Chairman of the Board of the Technology Readiness Council (TRC).
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/garland-h-green-jr-1523ab2/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ggreenaz
Resources:
https://technologyreadiness.org/
https://talk.techdirector.org/
Membership Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVrFaTrwWVT-XjD3mPGMOg9mFXDNL8g2/view?usp=sharing
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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89 - A conversation with Scott McLeod, Professor, Leadership for Educational Organizations @ University of Colorado Denver, and Founding Director, CASTLE
88 - Greg, Warren and Wolfgang with Dan and John look at #ChatGPT3 in Education
87 - Dan Taylor and John Mikton hosts of International School Podcast
86 - A conversation with Ochan Kusuma Powell and Kristen Pelletier of Next Frontier Inclusion: http://www.nextfrontierinclusion.org/
85 - A conversation with Kevin Hawkins and Amy Burke founders of MindWell Education mindwell-education.com
84 - A conversation David Willows (Co-founder and Strategic Director) and Suzette Parlevliet (Co-Founder and Experience Director) at YELLOW CAR
83 - A conversation Dr. Chip Kimball Director International School of Prague
82 - Core systems in international schools and why they get chosen - a discussion with Wolfgang Soeldner’
81 - A conversation with Ashley Sawyer and Kelley McKenna, International Educators at Saigon South International School
80 - A conversation with Doline Ndorimana, Educator | DEIJ workshop Leader | MYP Language Consultant | CIS Accreditation Evaluator | TIE Editorial Board Member
79 - Using Design Thinking as an educator with Ben Rouse
78 - A conversation with Dr. Patricia Angoy School Principal at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College Southern Africa
77 - Bonus Episode: Top 10 things to think about when starting an education podcast
76 - Tamara Lechner and Elke Paul Co-Founders Create Positive: www.createpositive.org
75 - A conversation with Gregory Hedger Director at The International School Yangon (ISY) and Max Hedger
74 - A conversation w/ Dr Yuhyun Park - Founder of DQ - Global Standards for Digital Literacy, Skills, and Readiness dqinstitute.org
73 - A conversation with Dr. Helen Kelly Researcher, writer, speaker, consultant on school wellbeing drhelenkelly.com (The Positive Principal)
72 - School Closure- looking back & forward 18 month on!
71 - A conversation with Andrew Hoover, Head of School, The American International School Chennai (India)
70 - A conversation with Wolfgang Soeldner, Head of Global Education at i3-Technologies
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