EdTech: Hooked on a Feeling

We're shakin' things up in The International Teacher Staffroom!In this episode, Aimée and Jacob are back in the staffroom with 6 Teaching Strategies to Try in 2026 and a brand new format featuring three segments:6 Teaching Strategies: We share six practical teaching strategies worth exploring in your classroom.Grinding My Gears: Time to get a few things off our chests! We share what's driving us mad in education.What to Try: We wrap things up with practical ideas and challenges you can take away and try for yourself.Expect plenty of opinions, a few disagreements and some ideas worth trying. Because sometimes the best professional learning happens through a good conversation in the staffroom.Write in about what you tried here.We still take letters!

Hosts this week: ⁠⁠Adam Bradford, ⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In 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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode's recommendations:Adamhttps://freeperiod.aihttps://cramly.study/https://www.biologybybradford.com/JacobClayton Christensen Institute: https://www.christenseninstitute.org/ – Research and practical frameworks on innovation in education, including disruptive innovation, Jobs to Be Done, and student-centred learning. AiméeEducation Endowment Foundation: A balanced approach to professional developmenthttps://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/eef-blog-a-balanced-approach-to-professional-development

Hosts this week: ⁠⁠ ⁠Paul Magnuson, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Paul: ⁠Message Paul Magnuson about joining Sandcastle or enquire about his visiting scholars program. Jacob: Shane Leaning What Actually Works in Teacher Development Aimée: Record yourself teaching!

Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠⁠Alex McMillan, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Alex's website: https://aienhancedprocesses.com/.

Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠Matt Ross, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠In 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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Matt: ⁠Drive by Steven Pinker Jacob: ⁠Hilarious A1 video clip Aimée: ⁠⁠ The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker– human-centered approach to gatheringThe Coaching Habit – Michael Bungay Stanier

Hosts this week: ⁠ Dunja Chamberlain, ⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠In 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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Dunja's organisation: Innovating Teachers Academy (ITA)Jacob: SIOP Model Aimée: ⁠Harvard Graduate School of Education⁠

Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Mike Van Leewin, ⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠Have you lost that lovin' feelin' for your international teaching role? Mike, Aimée, and Jacob offer advice, or at least try to help, three educators who are struggling with progression, motivation, and collegial relationships. If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Aimée⁠:Jim Knight: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/Harkness Method: https://www.thehagueschool.org/what-is-the-harkness-methodAimée's coaching: ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob:Visible Thinking https://pz.harvard.edu/projects/visible-thinking

🏆 International Teacher Show Awards 2025In this special awards episode, Jacob and Aimée are joined by Ashley Bryant and Wolfgang Soeldner to celebrate the tools, trends, and teachers that defined international education in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the jargon. From favorite tech to the flops we’d rather forget, it’s a lighthearted look back at the year in schools.(All nominees are listed in no particular order.)💻 EdTech Platform of the YearCanva, ChatGPT, Itslearning, Looker Studio🌀 Worst Jargon of the YearAndrogogy, heutagogy, engagement (as complying), burnout, AI is cheating, Transdisciplinary, Solutionizing, Empowered Agency from Vertical Alignment🤖 AI Person of the Year Michelle KassorlaEthan MollickMike KentzMark AndersonAl KingsleyMed KharbachRyan TannenbaumJohn Nash🖥️ Hardware of the YearMacBook with an M chip, Remarkable, Ipevo document camera, Chromebook📚 Best Professional Development of the YearQuizziz Tech Coach and Media Specialist Ed CampTechnology Readiness Council European SummitApple Distinguished Schools YES Bootcamp with Nat Vardabasso & Tom Schimmer🧨 Worst Initiative of the YearLive Data, AI bans, misunderstood direct instruction, A not well-planned initiative🎧 Education Podcast of the YearCult of PedagogyEducation LeadersEd-TechnicalInternational Schools Podcast🏆 International School MVPTechnology Readiness Council Community Jacob Rosch & Aimée SkidmoreThomas ArnettPaul Magnuson

Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠⁠Emily Murphy⁠, ⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠ and ⁠Jacob Rosch⁠All teachers struggle with classroom management. In this episode, we do our best to support and offer suggestions to three desperate teachers. If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Aimée: What Great Teachers Do Differently by Todd Whitaker and me [email protected]⁠⁠⁠Emily: Miles Madison: effectiveclassrooms.orgJacob: Emily's podcast: Learning Explorations

Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠Julia Knight, Aimée Skidmore and Jacob RoschThree writers wonder if they should start their own thing - become a consultant, create an AI edtech tool or start their own school. Julia, who loves a side hustle, shared her wealth of experience in edupreneurship. If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here. ⁠⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Julia: ⁠https://www.whentheadultschange.com/Aimée: for the writers of these letters specifically I would check out ⁠Natalie Vardabasso⁠ and ⁠Tom Schimmer⁠ on LinkedIn.Jacob: Get on Linkedin! ⁠⁠