Investing time and money into effective professional development is crucial for schools to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes. Professional development should be targeted and hands-on, integrating seamlessly into a broader plan that includes ongoing tracking and follow-through to ensure lasting impact. I am passionate about leading such sessions, inspiring teachers to ask critical questions, experiment with innovative ideas, and push the boundaries of their teaching practice. The most valuable professional development resources are often found within our own school community, where collaborative learning and shared expertise can drive meaningful change. By committing to comprehensive and engaging professional development, we empower educators to continuously evolve and excel in their roles.
During the 2021 ISB EdTech PD Day, teachers from all divisions came together to learn from one another in inspiring Teachers Teaching Teachers sessions on the latest educational technology skills and tools. We then worked collaboratively accross subjects and divisions to define what Digitally Literate Learners means in our school context. This definition remains in use today and is a guiding light for all technology initiatives at our school.
During the 2022 Future of Education Summit, teachers from across Asia and ISB came together to consider what the future of schooling might look like in a post-pandemic world. Working with educational leaders like Rob Houben, Chris Smith and Nate Gildart, teachers got to dive deep into the aptitudes, concepts and mindframes to move to the next generation of teaching.
During the 2023 ISB AI Professional Development Day, teachers engaged in hands-on practice with prompt engineering using emerging educational artificial intelligence tools. At the same time, they delved deeply into the ethical considerations and ongoing questions that this transformative technology presents to schools. We also reviewed the school's policies and positions to ensure that our approach to integrating AI was unified and comprehensive. This allowed us to embark on this journey together in a thoughtful and coordinated manner.
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