Creating innovative solutions to real-world problems. That's the name of the game when you become a Google Certified Innovator. This week, Adam Hill shares his experiences about his journey to becoming a Google Certified Innovator. What did he have to do in order to apply and what was the Google Innovator Academy like? Adam shares... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 19: International Leadership
What's it like to have a leadership role in a Canadian school versus an international school? What challenges and rewards are there when someone in a leadership role transitions to an international education setting? This week we chat with Ann Marie Luce, Elementary Principal at a large international school in Beijing, China. We learn about... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 18: PubPD and PubPDasia
How often do you attend formal PD sessions? How often do you attend Professional Development sessions that are a little "Outside the Box"? This week we learn about one of those sessions. We chat with Carlos Galvez all about #PubPD and more specifically, #PubPDasia. This fun PD is set in pubs around the world and... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 17: Apple Distinguished Educator
What is an Apple Distinguished Educator? How do you become one? In this episode, we chat with educator, Ryan Krakofsky who was just accepted into the 2019 Apple Distinguished Educator cohort. He talks about his path into education and what he did to be picked for such a coveted position. Listen to the Making Better... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 16: ALT Training and Teaching English
What is an Assistant Language Teacher and what do they do? If you're teaching English abroad, where can you get professional development? This week we chat with David Hayter from ALT Training Online. We learn about the job and free PD opportunities for teachers across Japan and elsewhere. Listen to the Making Better Teachers... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 15 – Classroom Technology
How should schools implement technology in the classroom? How can teachers use technology? How can we make technology meaningful? This week we chat with Craig Kemp, a Head of Digital Learning and Innovation based in Singapore. He shares with us some wonderful insights about how technology should be used in educational settings and also recommends... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 14: The Power of the Makerspace
How can we foster creativity and problem-solving skills? How can we engage students in STEM and STEAM? One great way is through the Makerspace. This week we chat with Mike Bycraft, the Head of Design and Innovation at a major international school in Korea. He tells us about all of the amazing things he's doing... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast – Episode 13: The Importance of Learning Additional Languages
Did you learn a second or third language when you were in school? In this week's episode, we chat with Leila Claire Rabord, an international Middle and High School French teacher. We chat about her life as an international educator and the importance of learning additional languages. In 2019, many schools use the term Global... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 12: Building Community with PYPconnectED
Why is it important to build community as teachers? What are the benefits? This week we chat with David Towse. He is a technology coach based in Tokyo and the person behind PYP ConnectED. What is PYP ConnectED and how is it bringing teachers around the world together? Listen to the Making Better Teachers... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast 11 – Why Every Teacher Needs a PLN
Every teacher should build and maintain a Professional Learning Network! In this week's episode, Kevin chats with well know education blogger, Adam Hill, about the importance of connecting with teachers around the world! Listen to the Making Better Teachers Podcast: Libsyn Player, Download Episode, iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Follow Adam Hill on Twitter: @AdamHillEDU... Continue Reading →