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Faria Education Technology Conference 2021

You can view the schedule in your local time zone by selecting your city under Timezone on the right sidebar below. We have sessions covering various time zones and we encourage everyone to attend the sessions live, however, all sessions will be recorded and shared with all attendees after the conference.

Zoom links will appear 10 minutes prior to the start of each session. Click on the yellow "Video Stream" button to join each session.

7:30am GMT

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Come in if you have any questions regarding the conference or you need any logistical support!

Speakers

Dasha Lin

Event Coordinator, Faria Education Group

Dasha is an Event Coordinator at Faria Education Group. She develops, coordinates, and supports webinars, workshops, and conferences across FEG. Dasha enjoys interacting with educators around the world and hopes to deliver the best experience for them during our events. Dasha received... Read More →

Faria Events

Event Manager, Faria Education Group

Faria is a leader in international education systems & services, offering an integrated systems suite across learning, admissions, school-to-home and online courses & study services to over 10,000 schools and 4 million students in 155 countries. FariaOne School OS provides one Unified... Read More →

Monday March 1, 2021 7:30am - 9:30am GMT

8:00am GMT

Connecting the Surreal to the Real: How do we know what will stick?

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The pandemic has challenged assumptions about best practices, but do we have an adequate framework for when it is in the rear-view mirror? In his talk, Adam will examine the connection between change management and the post-pandemic classroom.

Speakers

MacKenzie Hovermale

SVP, Systems, Faria Education Group

As the SVP, Systems at Faria Education Group, MacKenzie leads the international team across sales, customer, success, product, and more. MacKenzie is responsible for delivering all of the FariaOne services to over 3000 leading international schools across 130 countries.

Adam Morris

Schools Technology and Integrations Director, Faria Education Group

Adam has been an international school teacher for 20+ years, teaching middle school English, and more recently Computer Science. After discovering the magic of automations and the impact they have on schools, he learned Python, JavaScript, and went into independent consulting. He's... Read More →

Monday March 1, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

General Session

9:15am GMT

Resource Efficiency for Educational Excellence in a Covid World

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In this session, we will explore several approaches to blended learning with key focus on practical applications for school leaders, and best practice sharing.

Speakers

Jacques Prinsloo

Assistant Head of School, Bishkek International School

Monday March 1, 2021 9:15am - 10:15am GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

9:15am GMT

APIs and Beyond

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Consider how to utilize data to automate functionality and make all aspects of a school more efficient.

Key Takeaways:

Utilizing the ManageBac API to keep a robust system.
Integrating between systems.
Tracking data and reporting development with a LRS and ManageBac.
Going beyond the API to automate functionality.

Speakers

Ryan Tannenbaum

Director of ICT (Educational Technology), Overseas Chinese Academy Chiway Suzhou

I've worked in education as a teacher and administrator for over a decade. In that time, I've worked hard to integrate and utilize technology to enhance learning. Lately, I've focused on developing integrations between platforms, automating routines, learning analytics and data integration... Read More →

Monday March 1, 2021 9:15am - 10:15am GMT

Data Management

9:15am GMT

Introducing FariaOne

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The ability to integrate systems only makes life easier for everyone involved. Here at Faria we have been working to create a cohesive experience for the schools we work with - from the admissions process to the curriculum to student engagement and all things extra curricular.

Speakers

Simranjeet Dua

Solutions Consultant, Faria Education Group

Simranjeet ( Simran ) is the Solutions Consultant in South Asia and Middle East Region. A CS graduate by degree and a problem solver by heart, he works closely with key international schools across the region to help them with their technology needs. A passion for Simran is fostering... Read More →

Jonathan Cowling

Solutions Consultant, Faria Education Group

Jonathan has a passion for EdTech and helping schools to reduce stress and admin time with innovative software solutions. With previous experience in leading global tech companies, he knows that software has to accommodate the changing needs of parents, students, and staff member... Read More →

Monday March 1, 2021 9:15am - 10:15am GMT

9:15am GMT

Rethinking Course Scheduling with Pamoja Courses and Lessons

Feedback Survey

Providing students with a variety of course offerings can be difficult as it depends on staffing and the number of students interested in a course. Pamoja Education offers a variety of options for schools - from remote learning courses focused on IB DP and IGCSE courses or access course lessons to support teachers teaching a new course. Join us as we look at how you can expand what you offer to meet student learning goals.

Speakers

Darren Jensen

Regional Director - Asia, Pamoja

Saurabh Makhija

Head of Business Development - South Asia and Middle East, Pamoja Education

Monday March 1, 2021 9:15am - 10:15am GMT

10:30am GMT

ManageBac and Assessing IB Students' Self-management Skills

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In this session we will address the following:

Self-management skills during remote learning
Managebac for task and time management
Building resilience (supervising projects, using the Managebac behaviour notes module)
Managebac and planning for approaches to learning
Assessing self-management (engagement) in the IB Extended Essay
Using data from Managebac to inform approaches to behaviour management
Discussion on using Managebac and developing self-management skills

Speakers

Edward Parker

IB Diploma Coordinator, Cologne International School

Edward joined Cologne International School in 2013 after spending 10 years at an IB school in Moscow. He has twin sons who attend middle school and are experiencing remote learning. Cologne International School has completed its first 5-year programme evaluation and is planning to... Read More →

Monday March 1, 2021 10:30am - 11:30am GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

10:30am GMT

The Move to Online: Two Projects and their Aftermath

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The Online Help Desk system was put into place, and separately, the Online Parent Teacher Conference. The former was used widely but fell out of favor as soon as we moved back to face-to-face. Meanwhile, the latter is considered to now be the gold standard, even in a post-pandemic world. How did I implement it, and why? What can we learn from this experience?

Speakers

Adam Morris

Schools Technology and Integrations Director, Faria Education Group

Adam has been an international school teacher for 20+ years, teaching middle school English, and more recently Computer Science. After discovering the magic of automations and the impact they have on schools, he learned Python, JavaScript, and went into independent consulting. He's... Read More →

Monday March 1, 2021 10:30am - 11:30am GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

10:30am GMT

The Future of ManageBac: 2021 Plans

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Integrating curriculum into your learning management system– ManageBac. Join us as we look at how ManageBac allows schools to combine curriculum planning and learning management into one system to increase engagement and enhance teaching and learning at international schools. This session will cover the benefits of an integrated platform and provide an overview of our product roadmap on the way to delivering a next generation curriculum-first learning management system. ManageBac serves over 10,000 schools with curriculum support for over 600 academic standards.

Speakers

Lakshay Sachdeva

International Sales Director, Faria Education Group

Sam Estebanez

Solutions Consultant, Faria Education Group

Sam, based out of London, is a Solutions Consultant for the Faria Unified Family Experience team. Having graduated from King's College London with an MA with a thesis on Educational Philosophy, Sam has always had an insatiable curiosity for education. He has a varied background in... Read More →

Monday March 1, 2021 10:30am - 11:30am GMT

10:30am GMT

展望ManageBac2021：融合与升级

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此次讲座围绕ManageBac学习管理系统如何融合课程管理，给予学校全方位的教学与学习支持。ManageBac集课程规划及学习管理为一体，帮助国际化学校有效衔接教与学，提升教与学成效以及学生积极性。ManageBac致力于打造新一代课程为中心的学习管理系统，我们将向您展示融合系统平台的优势以及今年的产品开发规划。ManageBac目前服务于全球10,000所学校，内置600+授权课程标准。

*This session will be in Chinese

Speakers

Serena Ma

Regional Sales Manager - China, Faria Education Group

毕业于上海财经大学，深耕教育行业10余年，有大学执教经历，热爱教育事业，目前服务全国300多所K12院校，对于教育与科技结合并且如何在学校中实现教学变革和数字化升级有自己的深刻见解。

Monday March 1, 2021 10:30am - 11:30am GMT

8:00am GMT

Managing Data: The Tapestry of Covid-19 Admissions

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Covid-19 has brought about necessary and demanding change in just about every facet of life. International school admissions has clearly been impacted with the constantly woven tapestry of on-campus learning, remote learning for students outside the school's country, remote learning for all students, and more. In order to continue running a professional and timely admissions flow, managing data is vital. In this session, I will share some tips and tricks with how OIS leveraged OpenApply to keep admissions flowing and manage data with our remote learners.

Speakers

Bekah Dawson

Director of School Advancement, Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur

Bekah is a founding staff member of Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur and oversees the Community Relations Department (CRD) at OIS. The CRD @ OIS deals with every bit of a family's life cycle through the school - marketing, admissions, communications, alumni relations, and... Read More →

Tuesday March 2, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

Data Management

8:00am GMT

Gamification: Tap into Motivation with a Data-driven Approach

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Data can be an amazing source of motivation! Sometimes deciding what data to collect is important, but more often it is the way that the data is processed and communicated that can have an even stronger effect on motivation. Gamification used together with effective information can change your Data system from just observing performance and reporting on it to actually being a source of motivation and improvement!

Speakers

James Abela

Head of Computing, Garden International School

I have been working in IT since 1998, firstly in the industry and now as a Computing teacher in Malaysia. Along the way I have published a number of books, journal articles and written for Linux User. I have spoken at numerous events including the Raspberryjam at Cambridge University... Read More →

Tuesday March 2, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

Emerging Technologies

8:00am GMT

Engaging Students with the Curriculum Using AtlasNext

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Support your teachers in bringing curriculum to life online or in the classroom with AtlasNext! Now your standards-aligned units can easily translate into engaging online lessons and content-based activities. With grading and attendance just a tab away, your team will have fewer systems to manage, streamlining communication across teachers, students, families, and school leaders. Join us as we walk through the AtlasNext Learning System and answer your questions on how AtlasNext can comprehensively support your entire learning community.

Speakers

Jack Hawkins

Account Manager, Faria Education Group | Atlas

My current role as Account Manager means I'm the first point of contact for Altas and ManageBac schools across Europe, Middle East and Africa. I look forward to working with you over this week, and if I can provide any support, don't hesitate to reach out!

Paul Bishop

Solution Consultant, Faria Education Group

Over the past three years Paul has supported hundreds of schools across Europe, Middle East and Africa with our flagship solution ManageBac, enabling them to streamline their work, save time and ultimately reserve more time for teaching and learning. In 2021 his support extends to... Read More →

Tuesday March 2, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

8:00am GMT

Personalizing Professional Development with MiniPD

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Supporting teachers and leaders where they are on their journey of professional learning is important in growing their skills to engage and drive student learning. The one size fits all with professional development is no longer meeting the needs of educators. Join us as we look to shift how professional learning is done with MiniPD.

Speakers

Hui Min

VP, Atlas & MiniPD, Faria Education Group | MiniPD

An educational technology strategist with deep roots in the classroom, she oversees product development for two of Faria’s products, Atlas and MiniPD. After years of teaching at Chinese and American universities and having worked with international schools in Asia, Europe, and... Read More →

Tuesday March 2, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

8:00am GMT

利用OpenApply优化家长申请体验：常见问题与解答

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优化家长体验可提升家长对学校的预期，为学校形象加分，提高转化率。本次讲座我们将从启用招生微信小程序、OpenApply CRM、入驻OpenApply自营全球家长择校平台OASD、设置招生界面默认语言等多个方面谈一谈如何利用教育科技优化家长体验，并解答在此过程中的常见问题。

*This session will be in Chinese

Speakers

Kristen Song

Yun Qiao

OpenApply Sales & Support Representative, Faria Education Group

OpenApply Sales & Support Representative

Tuesday March 2, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

9:15am GMT

Networking

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Want to hear what other schools are doing? Want to ask some questions to other educators who have your similar role? Join us for 30 minutes as we host a fast paced networking opportunity!

Speakers

Kelby Zenor

VP of Professional Development, Faria Education Group | Atlas Curriculum Management

Kelby Zenor is the Vice President of Professional Development at Faria Education Group. She guides the coordination, development, and facilitation of the different professional development programs across FEG. Kelby has been involved in education for more than 20 years from early... Read More →

Tuesday March 2, 2021 9:15am - 9:45am GMT

10:00am GMT

Is your data Safe? - A Simple Guide to Data Protection within a Remote Learning Environment

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Within this ever evolving world of digital learning, remote classrooms, online environments it has never been more important to understand what is happening to your data, and is it safe? This session will discuss some of the points needed to remain compliant in the UK post Brexit, in the EU post Schrems II and in the US with no Privacy shield. Join Perry Perrott, Global Head of Compliance and Group Data Protection Officer for some insights into this complex but important topic.

Speakers

Perry Perrott

Head of Global Commercial, Compliance and Regulatory, Faria Education Ltd

I have over 20 years of experience in the educational based Commercial and Procurement arena. Specialising in Data Protection, Safeguarding and general education compliance. To say that education is a passion is an understatement, as it is a love that has continuously helped me overcome... Read More →

Tuesday March 2, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am GMT

Data Management

10:00am GMT

Hybrid Teaching

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In this session, we will explore Hybrid Teaching and charter a school's journey to Hybrid. What is Hybrid teaching? How did we get here and how do we make it work? How do we partner with tech rather than get ruled by it? We will explore six keys to establishing a successful hybrid teaching and learning model. This session is all about supporting your teachers to become the confident hybrid teachers by introducing them to the TPACK framework.

Speakers

Christopher Allen

Director of Learning & Technology, Al Sahwa Schools

Tuesday March 2, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am GMT

Emerging Technologies

10:00am GMT

Family Focused Admissions: Connecting with Your Community Using OpenApply

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Put your families first and ensure that you are putting your best foot forward. That initial impression during the admissions process can determine whether or not a family enrolls in your school. By utilizing OpenApply and our accompanying CRM module you can communicate the value of your school and understand your families needs better.

Speakers

Alex Lewis

Account Manager, Faria Education Group

Alex is a third culture kid who attended international schools in Taipei, Seoul, and Beijing, before heading to Boston to attend Northeastern University.Alex now works with OpenApply to support schools looking to significantly improve their admissions experience and eliminate wasted... Read More →

Tuesday March 2, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am GMT

10:00am GMT

Process Automations using API's

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Have you ever wondered how to automatically push all your enrolled students into into database or automate a particular process. Then join us in a session where we try to demystify API and learn how we can leverage OpenApply API with other cloud applications, all without coding.

Speakers

Antony Pulikottil Rappai

Technology Director, Overseas School of Colombo

I’m an experienced Educational Technology & Systems specialist with an approachable, caring leadership style. I love solving problems and thinking outside the box

Tuesday March 2, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am GMT

Systems Stacks & Integrations

8:00am GMT

Blended Learning: Supporting Teachers in Shifting their Instruction

Feedback Survey

In this session, we will provide a high-level overview of some student centered blended learning models and examples of ways educators are using technology to blend instruction and bring learning to life in their classrooms - whether virtual, hybrid, or in-person!

Speakers

Marie Mugabe

Senior Professional Development Manager, Faria Education Group | Atlas Curriculum Management

Marie Mugabe is a Senior Professional Development Manager at Faria Education Group. She currently consults with schools internationally and domestically, supporting teachers and administrators in curriculum development and educational practice. Marie has had many roles in her educational... Read More →

Wednesday March 3, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

8:00am GMT

Technology. . . . It's about People

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When building a development plan to promote and invest in effective use of technology there is always much emphasis on having the right platforms, with integration and Single Sign On etc., which of course is of high value, however schools often overlook having the correct human resources and support structures in place without which many initiatives are not as successful as they could be.

Join Lee Drury in a session sharing some thoughts on technology governance and staffing provision in schools to attempt to answer these important questions.

Does more technology equal less staff?
Does my staffing model reflect a 21st century school?
What staff do I need to support the schools use of technology?
How do I establish effective communication and governance?
What's the cost and how do I measure the return on investment?`

Supporting Article: https://leedrury.net/2021/03/01/digital-leadership-in-schools/
E-Mail: l.drury@live.co.uk
Twitter: @leedrury

Speakers

Lee Drury

Regional Systems Manager, International Schools Partnership

Wednesday March 3, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

8:00am GMT

Managing Transportation and Activities with SchoolsBuddy

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In this session we will review SchoolsBuddy's newly released transport module, its integration with the SchoolsBuddy activities module and school attendance and benefits to the wider community.

Speakers

Sally Marshall

Customer Support Manager, SchoolsBuddy

I am SchoolsBuddy's Customer Support Manager, working with wonderful customers in schools around the world. Talk to me about activities management and sign ups, safeguarding students by tracking attendance and managing transportation methods, organising Parent Teacher Conferences... Read More →

Jonathan Cowling

Solutions Consultant, Faria Education Group

Jonathan has a passion for EdTech and helping schools to reduce stress and admin time with innovative software solutions. With previous experience in leading global tech companies, he knows that software has to accommodate the changing needs of parents, students, and staff member... Read More →

Wednesday March 3, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am GMT

9:15am GMT

Closing Session

Feedback Survey

Join us as we wrap up the first part of our Faria Education Technology Conference. Help synthesize some of the ideas that you are walking away with and share with others.

Speakers

Kelby Zenor

VP of Professional Development, Faria Education Group | Atlas Curriculum Management

Kelby Zenor is the Vice President of Professional Development at Faria Education Group. She guides the coordination, development, and facilitation of the different professional development programs across FEG. Kelby has been involved in education for more than 20 years from early... Read More →

Wednesday March 3, 2021 9:15am - 9:45am GMT

General Session

4:30pm GMT

Opening Session

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This week long event is broken into a few timezones, allowing educators and technology leaders to join from around the globe! This is the kickoff for two days with sessions falling into North America, South America and European time zones. Looking forward to connecting!

Speakers

Bernard Merkel

VP, Americas, Faria Education Group

Bernard oversees the day-to-day operations of Faria Education Group's sales, account management, support, and services team in the Americas across three different products; ManageBac, Atlas, and OpenApply. He previously served as the Director of Client Services and Standards, doubling... Read More →

Kelby Zenor

VP of Professional Development, Faria Education Group | Atlas Curriculum Management

Kelby Zenor is the Vice President of Professional Development at Faria Education Group. She guides the coordination, development, and facilitation of the different professional development programs across FEG. Kelby has been involved in education for more than 20 years from early... Read More →

Kathryn Wheeler

Regional Sales Manager, ManageBac

Kathryn Wheeler is the Regional Sales Manager for ManageBac in the Americas and brings extensive experience consulting with schools and districts on EdTech solutions to bolster their curricular processes. Kathryn's love of teaching began in a Japanese junior high and led her to the... Read More →

Thursday March 4, 2021 4:30pm - 5:00pm GMT

General Session

5:15pm GMT

Dismissal Workflows during COVID-19 and beyond

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Google Forms paired with Google Sheets can make the dismissal process safer and more efficient during COVID-19 for teachers, parents and students.

Key takeaways from this session:

You can build sophisticated systems with little coding experience.
You can safely dismiss students in a socially distant manner.

Speakers

Richard Anderson

Director of Academic Technology, Washington International School

Richard Anderson is the Director of Academic Technology at Washington International School. He became a Certified Google Education Trainer in 2011 and is passionate about using Google Workspace to improve workflows and encourage collaboration among all members of the school community... Read More →

Thursday March 4, 2021 5:15pm - 6:15pm GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

5:15pm GMT

Making Data Meaningful: A Field Guide for School Leaders

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Participants will practice reviewing sample data sets. The presenter will then share facilitation strategies for different stakeholder groups. Finally, the group will discuss ways of making short term change in support of school learning and making long term change in connection to school improvement.

Speakers

Elijah Bonde

Principal, Nativity Prep Academy

Elijah Bonde is currently the principal at Nativity Prep Academy (NPA), an independent Catholic middle school that serves low-income first-generation students, in San Diego. He began his work at NPA in 2005 as an AmeriCorps volunteer teacher for two year. In 2007, he moved to New York City to work at St. Aloysius School in Harlem, another member... Read More →

Thursday March 4, 2021 5:15pm - 6:15pm GMT

Data Management

5:15pm GMT

Introducing FariaOne

Feedback Survey

The ability to integrate systems only makes life easier for everyone involved. Here at Faria we have been working to create a cohesive experience for the schools we work with - from the admissions process to the curriculum to student engagement and all things extra curricular.

Speakers

Jonathan Cowling

Solutions Consultant, Faria Education Group

Jonathan has a passion for EdTech and helping schools to reduce stress and admin time with innovative software solutions. With previous experience in leading global tech companies, he knows that software has to accommodate the changing needs of parents, students, and staff member... Read More →

Aaron Parker

Director, International Accounts, Faria Education Group | Atlas Curriculum Management

A recovering primary school teacher and administrator, Aaron has served on the Atlas team for 8 years supporting our global Atlas schools to deepen their understanding of curriculum development and delivery. In his current role as Faria's Director of International Accounts, he leads... Read More →

Thursday March 4, 2021 5:15pm - 6:15pm GMT

5:15pm GMT

Rethinking Course Scheduling with Pamoja Courses and Lessons

Feedback Survey

Providing students with a variety of course offerings can be difficult as it depends on staffing and the number of students interested in a course. Pamoja Education offers a variety of options for schools - from remote learning courses focused on IB DP and IGCSE courses or access course lessons to support teachers teaching a new course. Join us as we look at how you can expand what you offer to meet student learning goals.

Speakers

Rameez Ali

Business Development Consultant, Pamoja Education

Born and raised in Oxford,UK - Rameez is a Business Development Consultant for Pamoja Education. He has a 2.1 BA hons, in Business Management from Oxford Brookes University. At Pamoja, He account manages Africa, Latin America, Central/West Coast America and Canada. Having worked in... Read More →

Hayley Fife

Senior Business Development Consultant, Pamoja Education

As a Business Development Consultant for Pamoja Education over the past three years, Hayley works closely with IB and Cambridge International schools across Europe and the east coast of the United States. Hayley supports schools by catering to their needs, understanding their complex... Read More →

Thursday March 4, 2021 5:15pm - 6:15pm GMT

6:30pm GMT

Filmmaking as a Tool for Creativity in the new Educational Scenario

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The learning experience that will be provided in this workshop will allow you to learn filmmaking techniques that are easy to teach and implement in your classroom, not only to document learning but also to instill creativity and collaborative work.

This workshop will offer a hands-on exercise so you will gain understanding of the requirements and basic rigors of filmmaking, as well as experience the making of a film project and experience with simple editing techniques.

Speakers

Susy Lisken

Academic Tech Coordination / MYP Design Area Head, Colegio Americano

I began my journey in education more than twenty years ago and I fell in love with the lifelong learning concept. I feel I live a learning adventure every day. The role of an educator is to provide life and purpose to the learning experiences that gain life in the classroom. Those... Read More →

Thursday March 4, 2021 6:30pm - 7:30pm GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

6:30pm GMT

School-Based Leaders Providing Support and Innovation Without Overloading an Overworked Staff

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What do you do when you have staff working overtime, in overdrive, to meet the ever-changing needs of students? Adapt. With necessary daily school-wide communication, urgent PD needs, and social-emotional concerns, a new method of manageable and organized communication was implemented.

Speakers

Matthew Barr

Principal, Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES

Katrina Davenport

Assistant Principal, WFL BOCES

Jessica Newby

Pathways Coordinator, Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

BS- Mathematics, Secondary and Special EducationMS- Math/Science/Technology EducationCAS- Educational LeadershipTeacher for 5 years, School Leader for 3 years

Thursday March 4, 2021 6:30pm - 7:30pm GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

6:30pm GMT

Personalizing Professional Development with MiniPD

Feedback Survey

Supporting teachers and leaders where they are on their journey of professional learning is important in growing their skills to engage and drive student learning. The one size fits all with professional development is no longer meeting the needs of educators. Join us as we look to shift how professional learning is done with MiniPD.

Speakers

Elizabeth Clarkson, Ed.D

Senior Professional Development Manager, Faria Education Group

Dr. Elizabeth Clarkson is a Senior Professional Development Manager at Faria Education Group. She guides diverse groups of educators through processes related to curriculum development, instructional strategies, leadership, and data analysis. Elizabeth has been involved in US... Read More →

Hui Min

VP, Atlas & MiniPD, Faria Education Group | MiniPD

An educational technology strategist with deep roots in the classroom, she oversees product development for two of Faria’s products, Atlas and MiniPD. After years of teaching at Chinese and American universities and having worked with international schools in Asia, Europe, and... Read More →

Thursday March 4, 2021 6:30pm - 7:30pm GMT

6:30pm GMT

The Future of ManageBac: 2021 Plans

Feedback Survey

Integrating curriculum into your learning management system– ManageBac. Join us as we look at how ManageBac allows schools to combine curriculum planning and learning management into one system to increase engagement and enhance teaching and learning at international schools. This session will cover the benefits of an integrated platform and provide an overview of our product roadmap on the way to delivering a next generation curriculum-first learning management system. ManageBac serves over 10,000 schools with curriculum support for over 600 academic standards.

Speakers

John Sader

Internal Sales Support, Faria Education Group

Kathryn Wheeler

Regional Sales Manager, ManageBac

Kathryn Wheeler is the Regional Sales Manager for ManageBac in the Americas and brings extensive experience consulting with schools and districts on EdTech solutions to bolster their curricular processes. Kathryn's love of teaching began in a Japanese junior high and led her to the... Read More →

Thursday March 4, 2021 6:30pm - 7:30pm GMT

4:00pm GMT

Blended Learning: Supporting Teachers in Shifting their Instruction

Feedback Survey

In this session, we will provide a high-level overview of some student centered blended learning models and examples of ways educators are using technology to blend instruction and bring learning to life in their classrooms - whether virtual, hybrid, or in-person!

Speakers

Marie Mugabe

Senior Professional Development Manager, Faria Education Group | Atlas Curriculum Management

Marie Mugabe is a Senior Professional Development Manager at Faria Education Group. She currently consults with schools internationally and domestically, supporting teachers and administrators in curriculum development and educational practice. Marie has had many roles in her educational... Read More →

Friday March 5, 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

4:00pm GMT

Implementing Student Centered Learning in a Virtual Classroom

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This session will demonstrate Student Centered Learning and the M6 learning platform while utilizing a virtual platform. Participants will also experience the use of breakout rooms/sessions to support the M6 platform and Student Centered Learning.

Speakers

Carrie Tenkel

Teacher/Interventionist, Harper Woods School District

I am honored to have been an educator for over 25 years. Having worked in a variety of educational settings, a majority of my time has been spent in an urban environment. Beyond my time in the classroom I have had the opportunity to work with over 50 school districts spanning... Read More →

Friday March 5, 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT

COVID-19 Adaptations & Education Post Pandemic

4:00pm GMT

Engaging Students with the Curriculum Using AtlasNext

Feedback Survey

Support your teachers in bringing curriculum to life online or in the classroom with AtlasNext! Now your standards-aligned units can easily translate into engaging online lessons and content-based activities. With grading and attendance just a tab away, your team will have fewer systems to manage, streamlining communication across teachers, students, families, and school leaders. Join us as we walk through the AtlasNext Learning System and answer your questions on how AtlasNext can comprehensively support your entire learning community.

Speakers

Kathryn Wheeler

Regional Sales Manager, ManageBac

Kathryn Wheeler is the Regional Sales Manager for ManageBac in the Americas and brings extensive experience consulting with schools and districts on EdTech solutions to bolster their curricular processes. Kathryn's love of teaching began in a Japanese junior high and led her to the... Read More →

Aaron Parker

Director, International Accounts, Faria Education Group | Atlas Curriculum Management

A recovering primary school teacher and administrator, Aaron has served on the Atlas team for 8 years supporting our global Atlas schools to deepen their understanding of curriculum development and delivery. In his current role as Faria's Director of International Accounts, he leads... Read More →

Friday March 5, 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT

4:00pm GMT

Family Focused Admissions: Connecting with Your Community Using OpenApply

Feedback Survey

Put your families first and ensure that you are putting your best foot forward. That initial impression during the admissions process can determine whether or not a family enrolls in your school. By utilizing OpenApply and our accompanying CRM module you can communicate the value of your school and understand your families needs better.

Speakers

Elizabeth Clarkson, Ed.D

Senior Professional Development Manager, Faria Education Group

Dr. Elizabeth Clarkson is a Senior Professional Development Manager at Faria Education Group. She guides diverse groups of educators through processes related to curriculum development, instructional strategies, leadership, and data analysis. Elizabeth has been involved in US... Read More →

Steve Fehr

Sales & Support Consultant, OpenApply

Steve Fehr is a Sales & Support Consultant for OpenApply at Faria Education Group for schools across the Americas. He is passionate about the impact education can have and brings that to his engagement with schools across the board. Steve has experience as a teacher/administrator... Read More →

Friday March 5, 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT

5:15pm GMT

Networking & Closing Session

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Speakers

Kelby Zenor

VP of Professional Development, Faria Education Group | Atlas Curriculum Management

Kelby Zenor is the Vice President of Professional Development at Faria Education Group. She guides the coordination, development, and facilitation of the different professional development programs across FEG. Kelby has been involved in education for more than 20 years from early... Read More →

Bernard Merkel

VP, Americas, Faria Education Group

Bernard oversees the day-to-day operations of Faria Education Group's sales, account management, support, and services team in the Americas across three different products; ManageBac, Atlas, and OpenApply. He previously served as the Director of Client Services and Standards, doubling... Read More →

Friday March 5, 2021 5:15pm - 6:00pm GMT