Ed Tech

Brummana High School’s 5th Model United Nations

By Richard Bampfylde
27-Apr-21

Students from twenty schools representing six countries across three continents participated in this 5th edition of BHSMUN, demonstrating key skills necessary for a balanced Middle-East region and to lead through very challenging times towards a bright future. ..more

Hisar Schools Organizes the 7th Hisar Coding Summit

By Irem Noyaner
27-Apr-21

Organized for the 7th time this year and attended by more than 1,400 students to date, the Hisar Coding Summit offers courses and workshops in a variety of fields, such as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and application, and game development—all taught by students. ..more

Mangahigh and COBIS Launch Maths Competition to Support Students with Distance Learning

Finlay Morriss
02-Feb-21

Online learning platform Mangahigh has launched its Maths Challenge competition in partnership with COBIS to help improve attainment, as well as support schools and students who are currently learning remotely. ..more

When It Comes to Distance Learning We’ve Got It in the Bag!

By Angela Beach
02-Feb-21

Dalian American International School Elementary in Dalian, China takes distance learning beyond the screen by offering student toolkits to enhance instruction and add a personal touch—a weekly-refreshed bag of physical supplements to online learning. ..more

Divided Views on Distance Learning: A Glimpse Into Three Students’ Lives

By Sena Chang
03-Sep-20

The abrupt change in pedagogy at The American School in Japan (ASIJ) brought on by the pandemic has sparked many conversations about the effectiveness and value of digital learning. Three middle schoolers shared their views with ASIJ student Sena Chang. ..more

ISC Research: How Covid-19 Has Impacted EdTech Use

By Anne Keeling, ISC Research
03-Sep-20

Technology played a vital role in supporting the continuation of student learning in schools during covid-19, according to a new report by ISC Research, focused on understanding the use of technology during campus closures and its impact on international schools. ..more

Adopting a Future-as-Present Frame of Mind

By Emily Sargent-Beasley
15-Jul-20

No longer is there a chance to kneel beside a child, smile from across the room, or nudge with clear feedback using a tone that invites listening and understanding. The traditional toolkit has been left behind. Each tool now feels as if it must be replaced. ..more

Breakout ZOOMING into A Personalised Learning Experience at ARIS

By Henry Afful
22-May-20

It’s often said that adversity is the mother of innovation. This has been a true reflection on the response we had to our teaching and learning experience at ARIS. Truly, the challenges the COVID-19 global pandemic has fueled our quest for excellence and led to some serious creativity and innovation. ..more

Toolboxes, Platforms, Strategies, and Community in Online Learning

By Josefino Rivera, Jr.
06-May-20

All schools in Hong Kong were suspended until 20 April 2020, but that did not stop students at the American International School (AIS) of Hong Kong from learning as AIS educators elaborated their innovative teaching strategies using various online tools. ..more

TEACH-NOW Graduate School of Education Announces New Vice President of Strategy

The TEACH-NOW Graduate School of Education announced today the appointment of Dr. Kevin J Ruth as the Vice President of Strategy. Dr. Ruth is an expert in international education and is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) ..more

When Collaboration Goes Online, and Around the World

By Andrea Honigsfeld & Jon Nordmeyer
08-Apr-20

Some international teachers have been in virtual school for months, while for others it is a new experience. This article will share some key takeaways from what are we learning about international schools maintaining collaboration in support of English Learners (ELs). ..more

Piloting Education 4.0 Prompted by the Coronavirus Crisis

By Shwetangna Chakrabarty
17-Feb-20

Education 4.0 is a term used to describe the ways in which we need to prepare students for the fourth industrial revolution, or the advent of the 22nd century. Guangzhou Nanfang International School in China has had the opportunity to pilot Education 4.0—albeit under duress. ..more

Lessons on EdTech Integration From the Boeing 737 MAX Disasters

By Matt Brady
03-Jan-20

An imagined conversation among a school’s leadership team reconvening for 2019/2020, discussing tech integration—or taking old systems and tacking on the latest tech, taking as many shortcuts as possible, and then assuming everything will work just fine. ..more

To Infinity and Beyond: An Infinity Learning Space in Valencia, Venezuela

By Todd Lichtenwalter
17-Oct-19

When increased insecurity within Venezuela forced Colegio Internacional de Carabobo to discontinue its yearly field trips to Hato Pinero and Morrocoy, a committed team created an Infinity Learning Space for the collaborative practice of 21st-Century Learning Skills and Systems Thinking. ..more

A Single Point of Contact for School Communications

By Matt Harris, TIE Columnist
17-Oct-19

At many schools, parents are expected to monitor around five channels of communication for important school information. School staff have to deal with even more. Students eyeballs-deep in academic responsibilities are asked to keep track of multiple communication systems. ..more

Under a Watchful Eye

By Jill Barshay and Sasha Aslanian
04-Sep-19

Georgia State is one of a growing number of schools that have turned to big data to help them identify students who might be struggling – or soon be struggling – academically. Critics question if predictive analytics at college invades privacy and reinforces racial inequities. ..more

Closing Relevance Gaps and Building Schools of the Future

By Scott McLeod
19-Dec-18

Like most institutions in society, international schools are realizing that the intertwined, very disruptive forces of technology and globalization require us to rethink things, often at an elemental level. As they reassess, they are typically focused on four big shifts. ..more

It’s Time to Graduate Beyond STE(A)M and Coding

By Matt Harris
19-Oct-18

Are STEM, STEAM, and coding programs having the desired effect of building intrinsic technical skills among students that will be used in university and beyond? My travels and experiences have shown the answer to be… maybe. But we can do better. ..more

Concordia EdTech Podcast: Real Advice from Educators to Help Students Spot Fake News

By Brandon Fisher
23-May-18

In the episode of Concordia International School Shanghai’s EdTech podcast, “Are You Ready to Be Amazed?” the EdTech team shares tips and resources teachers can use to help their students evaluate and interpret online news in order to best determine what information to trust. ..more

Am I a Tech-Savvy Teacher?

By Matt Harris
23-May-18

Technology tools differ in every school and the needs of students vary based on age and curriculum. There is no clear bifurcation between those who are and are not tech-savvy teachers. Instead, tech-savvy teaching encompasses a spectrum of skills across a range of categories. ..more

Authentic Project-Based Learning: A Perfect Fit for International Educators

By Rich Lehrer and Kristen MacConnell
14-Oct-18

A new generation of technology is emerging that allows students to create highly refined, professional, and effective products with the potential for actual impact in their communities and the world. ..more

Student Feature: Why Cellphones Should Be Banned In Middle School

Laurin Gschwenter (Grade 8), American International School Vienna
27-Sep-18

It’s a Friday afternoon. I have social studies class… boring. I’m supposed to do a task on zoomin. Instead, I take out my phone, stand up and sit someplace where my professor can’t notice me. Instantly, my other mate takes his phone out too... ..more

ASF Is Recognized as a Common Sense District for Its Work on Digital Citizenship

By Nina Blake
02-Nov-18

For its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to use the immense power of digital media to explore, create, connect, and learn, while limiting the perils that exist in the online realm, ASF kicks off the 2018–19 school year having earned official recognition as a Common Sense District. ..more

Time to Update the Program: Reimagining School with Will Richardson

By Meadow Hilley, TIE Editor
30-Mar-18

Over the past dozen years, Will Richardson has become an outspoken advocate for change in schools worldwide. Writing and speaking about the intersection of social online learning networks and education, Will has worked with educators in over 20 countries to understand the opportunities and challenges of learning in the modern world. ..more

What Data Protection Regulation Means for Schools

By John Mikton
20-Jun-18

For European international schools, due to the implementation of a new law called the General Data Protection Regulation, the personal data of all faculty members, parents, and students will need to be organized and protected in accordance with the new rules laid down by the GDPR. ..more

Concordia International School Shanghai Hosts 6th Annual Big Data and Analytics EdCon & 2018 Watson Analytics Global Competition

By Brandon Fisher
08-Mar-18

The Big Data and Analytics Education Conference (6th BDA EdCon) at Concordia will bring together academics, educators and industry partners to exchange knowledge and ideas to better prepare students for the work force. ..more

Knowledge in the Age of AI

By C. M. Rubin
13-Jan-18

C. M. Rubin chats with Futurist and Global Ed Thought Leader Charles Fadel, who believes new and more innovative knowledge maps are now needed to help us navigate the complexities of our expanding landscape of knowledge. ..more

Teachers, Build Your EdTech Portfolios

By Matt Harris
03-Jan-18

On the international school market, candidates have difficulty proving their skills and employers find it difficult to validate their claims. There is, however, one area in which educators can document their skills and distinguish themselves from others: Educational Technology. ..more

KIS International School Wins APAC 2017 Ultimaker Education Challenge

By Linda Belonje
08-Mar-18

Ultimaker together with Septillion company, leading 3D printing companies, recently recognized KIS International School as winner of the "Ultimaker Education Challenge APAC 2017." Ultimaker supports creative and innovative educators who boldly pioneer new technology in the classroom. ..more

Not All Screen Time Is Junk Food

By Matt Harris
04-Apr-18

Screen time is a key element of the hyperconnected world children live in today. Their access to information, entertainment, communication, and now learning is tied more and more to screen time. They need devices to fully experience modern childhood, for better or worse. ..more

#EdPins: Repurposing Google Maps to Connect Every School on Earth!

By Dale Plotzki
31-Aug-18

A new Google Innovator project called ‘#EdPins’ is gearing up for back-to-school season. Created by Canadian international educator Dale Plotzki, #EdPins is a new way for schools and teachers to connect online by repurposing Google Maps entries of schools. ..more

Computer Science: An Essential Life Skill for Students at ISL

By Linda Egan
04-Apr-18

Computer Science Education Week is a worldwide annual program. For the fifth year in a row, students from the International School of Luxembourg (ISL) took part in “The Hour of Code” and other activities to develop their computational thinking skills. ..more

DoDEA Results in 16th Annual eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition

By Marcelo Calero
20-Jun-18

Six Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools were selected as 2017-18 state-level winners and honorable mentions in the eCYBERMISSION competition sponsored by the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program. ..more

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