International Teacher Staffroom

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The International Teacher Staffroom is a podcast where educators from around the world share their challenges and experiences. Hosted by experienced teachers, the podcast connects international teachers and provides thoughtful support for those working in international schools. If you're experiencing a challenging situation at your international school and need advice, please write to the show in ⁠the International Teacher Staffroom mailbox linked in the show notes of every episode.

  1. Teaching the age of AI: 'I can't live with or without you'

    JAN 16

    Teaching the age of AI: 'I can't live with or without you'

    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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to check out: Alex's website: https://aienhancedprocesses.com/ .

    55 min
  2. Middle Leadership: Stuck in the middle with you.

    12/15/2025

    Middle Leadership: Stuck in the middle with you.

    Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠Matt Ross, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠⁠⁠ In 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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What 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 gathering The Coaching Habit – Michael Bungay Stanier

    46 min
  3. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

    09/29/2025

    You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

    Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Mike Van Leewin, ⁠⁠Aimée Skidmore⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Jacob Rosch⁠⁠ Have 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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to check out: Aimée⁠: Jim Knight: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/ Harkness Method: https://www.thehagueschool.org/what-is-the-harkness-method Aimée's coaching: ⁠aimee.skidmore@teachsparkcoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jacob: Visible Thinking https://pz.harvard.edu/projects/visible-thinking

    41 min
  4. 🏆 International Teacher Staffroom Awards Show!

    05/23/2025

    🏆 International Teacher Staffroom Awards Show!

    🏆 International Teacher Show Awards 2025 In 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 Kassorla Ethan Mollick Mike Kentz Mark Anderson Al Kingsley Med Kharbach Ryan 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 Camp Technology Readiness Council European Summit Apple Distinguished Schools YES Bootcamp with Nat Vardabasso & Tom Schimmer 🧨 Worst Initiative of the Year Live Data, AI bans, misunderstood direct instruction, A not well-planned initiative 🎧 Education Podcast of the YearCult of Pedagogy Education Leaders Ed-Technical International Schools Podcast 🏆 International School MVP Technology Readiness Council Community Jacob Rosch & Aimée Skidmore Thomas Arnett Paul Magnuson

    48 min
  5. Are you a Teacherpreneur?

    03/19/2025

    Are you a Teacherpreneur?

    Hosts this week: ⁠ ⁠Julia Knight, Aimée Skidmore and Jacob Rosch Three 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 mailbox⁠⁠⁠⁠ What 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! ⁠⁠

    43 min

  6. 11/28/2024

    New to an international school

    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

    37 min
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The International Teacher Staffroom is a podcast where educators from around the world share their challenges and experiences. Hosted by experienced teachers, the podcast connects international teachers and provides thoughtful support for those working in international schools. If you're experiencing a challenging situation at your international school and need advice, please write to the show in ⁠the International Teacher Staffroom mailbox linked in the show notes of every episode.

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