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A new community group MINDKORCS (Mindful Korean Schools), led by members of Korea Council of Overseas Schools (KORCOS), is about to launch on EdEvents! Organised and run by international educators in South Korea, the group's vision is to establish and maintain a strong, collaborative community of members committed to: promoting the knowledge and practice of mindfulness in school communities; creating a community of practice to support educators in their personal development of mindfulness skills and; producing a wide range of mindfulness teaching resources that educators can draw on. Whilst the focus of the group is initially on supporting those in Korea, all EdEvents members interested in creating mindful school communities are welcome to join and participate in the regular meetings. Join the group and activate the group notifications to keep in touch with this developing community. Hosting the online group on EdEvents will provide ongoing exposure within the wider international education community, with users of the platform making use of the various directories and over time discovering groups of interest such as MINDKORCS. The group will also be advertising their events and meetups on the main EdEvents directory.

The roll out of the Groups directory on the EdEvents Community aims to provide greater connection and opportunities for educators working across international schools, becoming a network that educators can benefit from in a professionally targeted platform. Each group will have a focus area, such as the recently launched Leadership Group, that will include an online discussion space, shared resources and regular online meetings. This will enable those working in the topic area within schools to have a space to connect with others, share ideas, highlight opportunities and generally have a professional learning network they can stay connected with regardless of moving schools. The most valuable aspect of these community groups is that they will bring together educators into the EdEvents Community for a wide range of topic areas, and thus maximise awareness of other community groups they may also like to participate in - and after joining EdEvents they can utilise the events, solutions, jobs and schools directories on the platform. "EdEvents aims to be the media space, the central hub, of the international education community. People may choose to visit the site for one of many reasons, and in doing so discover something else of value," said the founder and Managing Director of EdEvents, David Burke. "The key to the community groups coming on the platform is maximising the discovering of the different networking groups to connect with, rather than various communities existing separately in different platforms." "The collective value for educators increases as the community grows. So we're looking to really create maximum awareness of professional opportunities by bringing more and more people together. Basically, keep everyone in the loop," Burke said. The Leadership Group is holding the first live meeting this Thursday (Feb 15) targeting Middle Leaders, which will follow a Job-Alike format. The session will be facilitated by Jolene Lockwood and will provide those attending with the opportunity to connect live, discuss provocations, learn more about EdEvents and determine the direction of future sessions. To join the the Middle Leaders Job Alike, see the event listing. More community groups will be launched in the coming weeks.

Looking for an opportunity to speak or present in 2024? This is an early call for presenters for the D24 Conference and Expo to be held at Dwight Seoul on 28 September. Seoul is sensational in September, so if you're interested in presenting opportunities this could be a really nice chance to enjoy beautiful South Korea in autumn and grow your professional network. For those in Korea, this is certainly a great chance to connect with local international school colleagues. There will be more details on this event coming soon but please reach out if you're interested - dave@ed.events

The Education Talks interview series, a platform for sharing insights from various professionals in the education sector, is set to return for its third season in 2024. Since its inception in late 2022, the series has featured 28 guests from diverse backgrounds within the education industry, offering a range of perspectives and experiences. The upcoming season will kick off with an interview with Ryan Fahey, a well-known consultant, educator, speaker, and bestselling author. Fahey's recent book, "Listen: How To Be You In A World Where You Can Be Anything," explores the themes of wellness and the impact of remote work on education, making his upcoming interview a potentially valuable resource for those interested in these topics. The series has been recognized for providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and reflection on various aspects of education and its evolving landscape. The inclusion of voices like Fahey's continues this tradition, offering insights into current trends and challenges in the field. Education Talks also encourages audience participation in shaping the series. Viewers interested in recommending future guests for the series can do so by contacting the organizers at talks@ed.events. The Education Talks series is expected to provide an informative and diverse range of interviews in its third season, contributing to the broader discourse on education. For updates and more information on the series, interested individuals are encouraged to follow the series through its official channels. Don't miss an episode, subscribe to the EdEvents Community YouTube channel or the Eduation Talks audio podcast on your preferred podcast app.

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Kazuna Soeldner is the founder of KazuConnect. In this episode, Kazuna shares her discovery of the love of databases and the difference good data management can make inside a school. Since her first steps into education as a trailing spouse in international schools, she’s started her own company specialising in supporting database management. A great example of the difference that individuals in education can make when discovering their passion, and specialising in areas of need. Connect with Kazuna: https://kazuconnect.com

Audrey Pantelis is the Director of Elevation Coaching and Consulting. Her career in education as teacher, middle leader, senior leader and head of school in both mainstream and special educational needs spans over thirty years. Audrey is an accredited Resilient Leaders Elements leadership coach and C-Me colour profiling Accreditor. She also works with schools and organisations in developing and implementing positive, systemic changes with regards to racial diversity and inclusive practices. Connect with Audrey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-pantelis-278108a6/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Audiekins Website: https://www.elevationcc.co.uk

Scott Bower is an Admission Counsellor at Soka University and he also works as an IB DP Global Politics teacher for the Dwight Global Online School. Scott also hosts the podcast “Be A Global Citizen”, where he interviews guests on the subject of Global Citizenship – something he is passionate about. In this episode, I ask Scott for his own reflections on what it means to be a global citizen. Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbower15/ Be a Global Citizen Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-a-global-citizen-podcast/id1540093164

Andrew Mowat is an education journeyman – you name it, he’s done it. Educator, Principal, Author, Expert Trainer & Coach. Now, amongst other projects, he’s the co-founder of EduSpark.World. It was a real honour to speak with Andrew in this first episode of Education Talks. Watch and subscribe to Education Talks.

Jolene Lockwood is Leadership Consultant and Coach, Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator, Cognitive Coaching Agency Trainer and experienced educator. I had the pleasure of working with her at my first international school. It was great to catch up with her to discuss the pathway she took in her career and her current role working outside of schools. Watch this episode and subscribe to the channel.

Dr William E. Donald is Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Human Resource Management at the Ronin Institute. In this episode he discusses the importance for education institutions and event organisers to continue online avenues of participation to maintain inclusion.

Adam Morris is the Schools Technology & Integrations Director at Faria Education Group. He describes himself as a programmer who is lucky enough to work in Education. He’s worked in International Schools across China, Vietnam and Malaysia as an ESL teacher, English Teacher and of course the all important “tech guy”. I wanted to hear his story of transitioning from working inside schools to working in his current role. Links from the discussion: ManageBac & Open Apply to Google Sheets: https://github.com/classroomtechtools/managebac_openapply_to_gsheets Faria Community Monthly Meetups: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faria-tech-professional-learning-community-monthly-meet-ups-tickets-388565508897 Adam Morris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-morris-08905a20/