Hosted by John Mikton and Dan Taylor. Every two weeks we discuss all aspects of technology and life in International Schools.
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.
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June 14, 2026
181 - The Future of the IB Diploma
From digital assessment to systems transformation, what's changing, and what it matters.About Dr. Jenny GillettDr. Jenny Gillett is a Senior Expert in the International Baccalaureate’s Education Innovation team, based in The Hague. She has worked with the IB for more than 15 years across curriculum and assessment, including leading reviews of the Diploma Programme philosophy, history, global politics and Theory of Knowledge. Her work has included curriculum development, assessment design, and supporting wider developments across IB programmes.Before joining the IB, Jennifer taught at Oakham School and Bedford School in the UK. She brings a strong mix of classroom experience, curriculum leadership, and assessment expertise, making her well placed to discuss how assessment, curriculum, and international education are evolving.Dr. Jenny Gillett on Social MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gillett-87a19b22/ Resourceshttps://ibo.org/https://www.ibo.org/programmes/collaborative-review-of-the-dp-and-cp/systems-transformation/ https://www.ibo.org/programmes/collaborative-review-of-the-dp-and-cp/https://www.mulgrave.com/senior-schoolgrades-10-12/ib-systems-transformation John Mikton on Social MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmiktonWeb: beyonddigital.orgDan Taylor on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt Web: www.appsevents.comListen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTubeDo a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.comWould 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
May 30, 2026
180 - Beyond the label
Supporting gifted students with care and clarity.About Dr. Michael CascianelliDr 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 BergsmaMarijn 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/ ResourcesNational Center for Research on Gifted Educationhttps://ies.ed.gov/use-work/awards/national-center-research-gifted-education-0?ID=4406 Understanding Giftedness: A guide for parents and educators - 1st Edithttps://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 Modelhttps://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/items/bcafe684-4f0a-4bda-a94c-debe7b9d9e3f Adapting to Giftednesshttps://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 MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmiktonWeb: beyonddigital.orgDan Taylor on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt Web: www.appsevents.comListen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTubeDo a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.comWould 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
May 18, 2026
179 - Beyond AI Literacy
What schools must understand now as AI reshapes learning, leadership, and decision-making.About Corey Layne CrouchCorey 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/ Resourceshttps://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 MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmiktonWeb: beyonddigital.orgDan Taylor on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt Web: www.appsevents.comListen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTubeDo a full security audit of your Workspace for free at https://workspaceaudit.comWould 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
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