International Teacher Staffroom

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: ⁠aimee.skidmore@teachsparkcoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob: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 aimee.skidmore@teachsparkcoaching.com⁠⁠⁠Emily: 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! ⁠⁠

Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠Christopher Clyde Green, Aimée Skidmore and Jacob RoschEpisode: Three teachers are facing problems with AI and are seeking advice. Christopher helped us advise teachers on chatbots, using AI as a classroom resource, and helping students develop writing skills in the age of AI. Mailbox: If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here: International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Christopher: Synthesis maths tutor, Google Lens, AI in Education PodcastAimée: Mike Kentz, Michelle Kassorla, Ph.D.Jacob: ISTE AI

Hosts this week: ⁠ Shane Leaning, Aimée Skidmore and Jacob RoschThree writers have questions about whether they should stay or go. Shane Leaning helped us offer some advice on how these listeners could move schools and, more importantly, whether they should. If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss, please write to us here. ⁠⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠⁠What to check out:Shane: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/Jacob: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shaneleaning.com/podcast⁠Aimée: Find a career coach or instructional coach if you're stuck!

Hosts this week: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini, Aimée Skidmore and Jacob Rosch Three writers have questions about leadership! Thank goodness we had Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini, an experienced practitioner and trainer, to help us navigate these tricky leadership situations. If you have a question or issue you would like to discuss please write to us here. ⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠⁠ What to check out: Aimée: Global Ed Leaders Podcast⁠ WomenED Nancy: ⁠⁠⁠ Unhinged Collaboration Podcast The International Schools Podcast Jacob: ⁠ECIS website

Hosts this week: John Mikton, Aimée Skidmore and Jacob Rosch In this episode, we answer three listener letters about teacher recognition—how to feel valued, foster acknowledgement, and build a culture of appreciation. Plus, we recommend quick, impactful educational research for busy teachers. If you're experiencing a challenging situation at your international school and need advice, please write to the show here. International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠ What to check out: Aimée: Leon Furze AI Assessment Scale John: https://elicit.com/ Jacob: https://www.christenseninstitute.org/theory/jobs-to-be-done/

In our first episode, we do our best to give advice to teachers facing challenges after moving to a new international school. If you're experiencing a challenging situation at your international school and need advice, please write to the show here. ⁠International Teacher Staffroom mailbox⁠ Hosts this week: Aimée Skidmore, Mike Van Leeuwen and Jacob Rosch