ISL Magazine Archives - Page 4 of 34

Philosophy for Children: Supporting Students in Oracy and Future Competencies

May 1, 2025 | DEIJ, ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

International educators are increasingly seeking innovative approaches to spark meaningful, student-led dialogue beyond the standard curriculum. For Oanh Crouch at Globeducate, Philosophy for Children (P4C) emerged as a structured approach to nurturing students’ philosophical inquiry. The initiative aims to equip learners not just with knowledge, but with the skills to think critically, express ideas clearly, and collaborate thoughtfully with others.

Guiding Schools Through Digital Transformation: Practical Insights from the Frontlines of EdTech

May 1, 2025 | EdTech, ISL Magazine

International schools face a common problem: too many technology choices, too little guidance. A school may have an excellent EdTech tool in place, but without sufficient training, integration, and teacher buy-in, its impact is severely limited. Laurie Forcier of EDT&Partners explores how critical it is to bridge this gap and ensure that digital solutions are meaningfully embedded into teaching and learning.

The EU AI Act: What International School Leaders Need to Know

May 1, 2025 | EdTech, ISL Magazine, Leadership

The EU AI Act is now in force, reshaping how artificial intelligence is governed across Europe. Matthew Wemyss unpacks the implications for international school leaders and outlines actionable steps to help schools navigate this evolving regulatory landscape.

Designing School-Home Alignment: What We Learned from Parent FAQs 

May 1, 2025 | ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning, Wellbeing

Parents are deeply invested in their child’s academic journey, yet they may struggle to align their expectations with the school’s approaches to learning.  Gemma Archer discusses British International School Hanoi’s strategic approach to develop a structured and proactive model for parent engagement, using parent FAQs and wellbeing data.

 Enhancing Your School’s Global Profile Through Authentic Storytelling

May 1, 2025 | ISL Magazine, Leadership

As competition intensifies in international education, schools must find new ways to communicate their distinctiveness to prospective families. Independent reviews, such as those from The Good Schools Guide, offer a credible alternative to traditional channels. This article explores how three leading schools have successfully used such reviews to elevate their global profile and build trust with parents.

Empowering Future-Ready Learners with the Idea Loom Framework

May 1, 2025 | Future pathways, ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

Education stands at a crossroads. Traditional models often emphasise theory over practice, leaving students underprepared for today’s complex global challenges. For Srilakshmi Reddy, the Idea Loom framework responds to this gap by equipping students to think critically, act empathetically, and develop sustainable, real-world solutions through community-based engagement.

Igniting Potential: Redefining education through experiential learning

Feb 6, 2025 | Future pathways, ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning, Wellbeing

Schools and school leaders have a duty to encourage students to think for themselves and empower them to challenge the limits of individual and collective action. By discussing ‘Ignite’, an outdoor education programme run by Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG (HIF), Jared Nolan discusses how schools can support the transformation of learners into global citizens through experiential learning.

Creating a Secure Future for Students in Times of Uncertainty

Feb 6, 2025 | ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

Yuliya Kosko, founder and CEO of Svitlo School, and Oleksandra Petrova, Administrative and Communications Coordinator, discuss the unique challenges and achievements involved establishing an educational sanctuary for Ukrainian children affected by war. The school aims to nurture future leaders who will help rebuild Ukraine, providing them with a supportive environment to grow and achieve their ambitions.

Supporting Anxious Students’ Return to Campus with Online Learning

Feb 6, 2025 | EdTech, ISL Magazine, Wellbeing

America Valentine, Marketing Content Specialist at King’s InterHigh, discusses the importance of hybrid learning in supporting students’ mental health needs. Whether you’re looking for a structured pathway for students who require time away from campus, or a safety net that’s there when you need it, King’s InterHigh can help you set up remote learning that works for both your school and your students.

How AI-Powered Text-to-Speech Supports EAL Students in International Schools

Feb 6, 2025 | DEIJ, EdTech, ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

It has become increasingly clear that the use of technology can provide innovative ways for multilingual learners to access and comprehend materials in non-native languages. In this article, Emily Worthington from ReadSpeaker focuses on text-to-speech tools, platforms that take written text and read it aloud, and the ways they can support EAL learners.