The International Schools Podcast

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Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.

  1. May 30

    180 - Beyond the label

    Supporting gifted students with care and clarity. About Dr. Michael Cascianelli Dr Michael Cascianelli is Head of Secondary Years, Diploma Programme at the International Baccalaureate, and a University of Cambridge-trained researcher, school leader, and author specialising in Gifted Education. His doctoral research pioneered the first implementation of a Schoolwide Enrichment Model in Italy, translating Renzulli's scholarship into a bilingual international school context and establishing a replicable framework for gifted provision across cultures.  He is co-author of Understanding Giftedness: A Guide for Parents and Educators (Routledge), a practitioner-focused resource equipping educators and families with evidence-based strategies for identifying and nurturing high-potential learners. With leadership experience spanning schools in Europe, Asia, and the United States, Dr Cascianelli is a passionate advocate for systemic, research-informed approaches to talent development in international education.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcascianelli/    About Marijin Bergsma Marijn Bergsma is the founder of BrightPath, an enrichment and gifted education consultancy working with international schools to close the readiness gap, the distance between a child's potential and their capacity to act on it. Having attended international schools across three continents, he knows firsthand what the readiness gap looks like and what it costs. As a father of three gifted kids, he sees it up close every day. Before BrightPath, Marijn spent fifteen years founding and leading companies across Africa, Asia, and Europe, raising millions in funding and building teams from the ground up. Today he brings that same hands-on, whole-person approach to gifted education, working directly with students as an enrichment class educator in the Netherlands, while supporting school leaders and teachers to close the readiness gap across their schools. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marijn-bergsma/, https://www.linkedin.com/services/page/0a873633a74693a3b5/   Resources National Center for Research on Gifted Education https://ies.ed.gov/use-work/awards/national-center-research-gifted-education-0?ID=4406   Understanding Giftedness: A guide for parents and educators - 1st Edit https://www.routledge.com/Understanding-Giftedness-A-guide-for-parents-and-educators/Zanetti-Gualdi-Cascianelli/p/book/9781138321175   Exploring Giftedness: Implementing and Re-designing a Schoolwide Enrichment Model https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/items/bcafe684-4f0a-4bda-a94c-debe7b9d9e3f    Adapting to Giftedness https://consiliumeducation.com/itm/2026/04/29/adapting-to-giftedness/   What’s Going on With Gifted Education? https://today.uconn.edu/2026/01/whats-going-on-with-gifted-education/     BrightPath Education   http://www.brightpath.nl   National Center for Research on Gifted Education  https://ncrge.uconn.edu/    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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Do a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.com Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

    57 min

  2. May 18

    179 - Beyond AI Literacy

    What schools must understand now as AI reshapes learning, leadership, and decision-making. About Corey Layne Crouch Corey is the Chief Program Officer at AI for Education and a former high school English teacher, a founding public charter school principal, and edtech executive. With over 20 years of experience leading innovation in school design focused on equity and access, she now specializes in helping educational institutions strategically and responsibly integrate generative AI. As a strategy leader and practitioner, Corey has partnered with institutions worldwide ranging from independent international schools and large public districts to colleges, universities, and education nonprofits to navigate the complex landscape of generative AI in education. She provides strategic consulting on AI policy and adoption roadmap development, grounding her work in the realities of competing institutional priorities and the fast-paced evolution of emerging technologies. A frequent keynote speaker, panelist, and workshop presenter, Corey addresses both the transformative opportunities and critical risks AI presents. Through engaging and provocative professional learning experiences, she equips leaders, educators, and students with AI literacy leading to safe, ethical and effective use. She holds an MBA from Rice University and a BA from Rowan University. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-crouch/  Resources https://www.aiforeducation.io/  https://www.aiforeducation.io/the-see-framework-for-generative-ai-literacy  https://www.aiforeducation.io/ai-course  https://www.aiforeducation.io/ai-literacy-training  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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Do a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.com Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

    53 min

  3. May 3

    178 - Agentic AI: Game Changer or Too Soon?

    A balanced conversation on smarter workflows, human judgment, and what comes next. About Adam Morris Adam Morris is the Product Director, Integrations at Faria Education Group, where he leads a development team for ManageBac and OpenApply. With experience as a teacher, school leader, technology director, and software engineer, he brings a practical, school-centred approach to solving challenges in international education. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-morris-08905a20/   Website: https://mistermorris.com   About William Faure William Faure is the Founder of Resonant Information Systems, a firm dedicated to bridging the gap between heterogeneous systems and tackling the real-world complexities of modern education. Whether architecting granular tools or enterprise-scale platforms, he strives to ensure that administrative systems support - rather than hinder - the core mission of teaching and learning while elevating the technological status quo. He blends deep technical proficiency as a Senior Software Engineer with a no-nonsense understanding of institutional operations, forged through two decades of evolution as a mathematics teacher, school leader, and former CIO of Taipei European School.  Resources https://guide.fariaedu.com/leading-technology-change    https://faria.org/   https://resonant.tw/   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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Do a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.com Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

    58 min

  4. Apr 18

    177 - From the classroom: Enhancing Learning with AI

    How teachers and students are using AI at school and beyond. About John Dolman John Dolman is a Media Studies teacher at Ponteland Community High School. He holds an MEd in Educational Leadership and Practitioner Enquiry and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Newcastle University. He has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, teaching English and Media and holding leadership roles including Head of Languages and Cultures and Raising Achievement Deputy. His responsibilities have included curriculum development, teacher training and mentoring, data analysis, and performance management. He is interested in using AI and generative AI in practical ways to support teaching and learning. Outside of work, he enjoys the outdoors, practises martial arts, and cares about the environment and his local community. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dolman-3836b8251/  Resources https://theaienglishteacher.wordpress.com/  https://activelyintelligent.org/about 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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Do a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.com Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

    53 min

  5. Apr 4

    176 - Who's Really Choosing? A conversation with James Brusseau, PhD

    How hidden AI recommendations shape our decisions and identity. About Prof. James Brusseau, PhD James Brusseau, PhD is a Professor of Philosophy at Pace University in New York City, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate students. He has taught philosophy for more than 14 years in Mexico, Europe, and the United States, including at California State University–Fullerton before joining Pace in 2008. His teaching specialties include continental philosophy, the history of philosophy, and ethics. He is the author of seven books on philosophy and ethics, including Dignity, Pleasures, Vulgarity (2017), Business Ethics Workshop (2011), and Decadence of the French Nietzsche (2004). In recent years, his work has focused on AI ethics, especially transparency and the “black box” problem in algorithmic decision-making. He studies how recommendation systems shape what we see and choose, and what that means for fairness, privacy, freedom, authenticity, and human creativity. Prof. James Brusseau, PhD on Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brusseau/ https://online.pace.edu/undergraduate-programs/bs-professional-communication-studies/faculty/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://philpeople.org/profiles/james-brusseau Resources The Dilemma Between Euphoria and Freedom in Recommendation Algorithms https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.11465 The AI Human Condition is a Dilemma between Authenticity and Freedom https://philarchive.org/rec/BRUTAH-4 Ethics of identity in the time of big data https://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/9624 https://philarchive.org/rec/BRUITD-2 Introduction to Data Ethics AI Human Impact: Toward a Model for Ethical Investing in AI-Intensive Companies https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.07703 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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Do a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.com Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

    59 min

  6. Mar 21

    175 - Connection, Not Exclusion: A conversation with Simone Isaacs and Carina Schmitz

    Helping absent students stay part of learning. About Simone Isaacs Simone Isaacs is the Director of Customer Success at No Isolation, where she works closely with schools across Europe to support the implementation of AV1, which is a telepresence robot. AV1 is a solution designed to maintain learning and belonging during student absence. With 28 years of experience in schools and alternative provisions, from classroom teacher to headteacher then working strategically in the local authority   Simone now focuses on helping schools develop structured, student-centred approaches to continuity, wellbeing, belonging and reintegration. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-isaacs-ifip-81366454/ About Carina Schmitz Carina Schmitz works as Global Marketing Manager at No Isolation, the company behind AV1, a telepresence solution that helps children with long-term illness or school non-attendance stay connected to school and classmates. With an international background in marketing and communications, she works across European markets at the intersection of education, technology, and social impact. Carina is passionate about inclusive education and believes participation should never depend on physical presence. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-schmitz-muc/ Resources AV1 for International Schools: https://www.noisolation.com/av1/av1-for-international-schools No Isolation (Company Website): https://www.noisolation.com  AV1 is a telepresence robot designed specifically for education. It helps international schools support students who are unable to attend in person due to illness, medical treatment, anxiety, relocation, or temporary distance. By enabling students to remain present in the classroom, both academically and socially, AV1 supports continuity of learning, wellbeing, and belonging until they are ready to return to campus.  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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Do a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.com Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

    1 hr

  7. Mar 7

    174 - Beyond the Dashboard: A Conversation with Paul Swanson and Matthew Savage

    Why schools need data that helps every child be seen, heard, and belong. About Paul Swanson Paul is the Director of Innovation and Institutional Research at Atlanta International School. Drawing on experience as a teacher, coach, and school leader in international schools around the world, he is passionate about helping schools use data and technology to better understand the whole child and support meaningful learning. Paul Swanson on Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/teacherpaul/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-talks-podcast/  About Matthew Savage Formerly an international school Principal, and with 23 years of school leadership experience in the UK and internationally, Matthew is the founding director of The Mona Lisa Effect, whose mission is to help ensure that every single student - without exception, condition or compromise – be seen, be heard, be known and belong. Through his speaking, writing, coaching, mentoring and thought partnership, he supports schools worldwide in the intersecting fields of leadership and governance, data and assessment, and inclusion, wellbeing and belonging. Matthew is a CIS Affiliated Consultant, an Affiliate Member of SENIA International, a board member at international schools in Europe and West Africa, and a member of both the Advisory Council for Parents Alliance for Inclusion, and the ‘Circle of Influence’ at the Global Equality Collective. He lives on the Isle of Skye. Matthew Savage on Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonalisaeffect/   Resources https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-talks-podcast/  https://monalisaeffect.me/  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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Do a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.com Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

    1h 1m

  8. Feb 21

    173 - Hearing young voices: A conversation with Jess Bauldry, Vessela Vencheva, and Nick Todorov of EarGlasses

    Stories, identity, and belonging through student podcasting. About Jess Bauldry Jess Bauldry is a British/Luxembourgish writer who has worked for regional and national news outlets for the last 20 years. She currently splits her time between editing Silicon Luxembourg and Forbes Luxembourg, running educational workshops and doing standup comedy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-bauldry/ About Vessela Vencheva Vessela Vencheva is a cultural manager and producer, media professional with diverse experience and long-time communication expert, with focus on intercultural dialogue and international communication. Moved to Luxembourg in 2017, currently she is running the cultural association Openscreen asbl. Vessela has initiated and organized various educational projects in the past and has taken different roles in radios and television. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vessela-vencheva/  About Nick Todorov Nick is a Bulgarian digital marketing specialist who has called Luxembourg home for over a decade. His background includes extensive experience in radio and television, which fuels his passion for sound, recording and audio technology. He contributes technical support to the Earglasses project. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolatodorov/  Resources www.jessbauldry.eu    https://www.linkedin.com/company/earglasses/  https://earglassespodcast.substack.com  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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

    59 min
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Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.

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    theinternationalschoolspodcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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