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SGIS Annual Conference
March 11th and 12th, 2011,
at The American School in Switzerland (TASIS), Lugano |
Transitions
"Nothing endures but change."
HERACLITUS, from Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers
It has become a cliché that the one constant in schools is continuous change. Teachers, administrators and students are therefore permanently confronted with TRANSITIONS. These can take a range of forms. For teachers they may be curriculum transitions or shifts in pedagogical methods; working with new groups of students, while ensuring that previous students are supported as they too make changes and cope with the constant changes allied to growing up. Students have to make transitions between schools, curriculum models, countries, cultures and languages; ultimately they must take the leap into further education, employment and the world outside school. Growing schools may have to cope with transitions to new facilities or locations, adapting and responding to new technological opportunities.
This conference provides a chance to hear and work with some outstanding speakers who can help define and review strategies that help teachers, students and administrators respond positively to change as an exciting opportunity rather than a threat to be feared.
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Pre-Conference
JOINT CIS/NEASC ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP
March 10, 2011
Pre-Accreditation Workshop Programme
The Pre-Accreditation workshop will be held in Room Monticello 11 from 9.00 to 16:00.
This workshop trains teachers and administrators to serve on Visiting Teams for the Council of International Schools (CIS) and/or the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
The session is also helpful for schools beginning the Self-Study.
The workshop is conducted by Peter C.Mott, Associate Director, Commission on American and International Schools Abroad, NEASC and also Director of the Zurich International School.
The workshop will concentrate on the 7th Edition of the accreditation protocol which will be used for Visiting Teams through spring 2011, but will also acquaint participants with the 8th Edition protocol (Journey to Excellence in International Education) which is being introduced now for
Preliminary/ Preparatory Visits.
The accreditation workshop will take place at The American School of Switzerland (TASIS), Lugano.
Participants in the workshop must register to attend the SGIS conference.
Description
Registration form PDF | Word
For further information about the registration to the Pre-conference accreditation workshop and any other questions please contact:
Phyllis Tumsaroch
ptumsaroch@neasc.org |
| Conference Programme - download in PDF Format |
Friday 11th March 2011
| 8:30 - 9:30 |
Registration and Refreshments |
| 9:30 – 10:00 |
Opening ceremony: TASIS and SGIS – (Theatre – Palmer Cultural Centre) – Michael Ulku-Steiner, Headmaster of TASIS, and Rhonda Mott-Hill, Chair of SGIS Executive. Recognition of SGIS Honorary Membership. |
| 10:00 – 11:10 |
JoAnn Deak (Plenary: Theatre – Palmer Cultural Centre)
Males and Females: Significant differences from the neck up........
Although our bodies are more alike than different from the neck down [we both have arms, legs, hands, organs, etc.], those parts that are different by gender make all of the difference! The same is true from the neck up: we are more alike than different anatomically. However, once the brain is asked to work, brain imaging shows that female and male brains are wired quite differently. These differences lead to a variation in the way females and males approach almost everything: from learning to loving, from communicating to consoling. |
| 11:10 – 12:15 |
Debra Rader (Library)
Integrating Transition Education into the Curriculum (Primary, Secondary and High School)
International school educators recognise the importance of addressing the transition issues faced by internationally mobile children. Transition education develops the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to help children successfully manage transitions while affirming and celebrating their unique experiences and backgrounds. This session provides educators with a model for transition education, and specific ideas and strategies they can use to integrate transition education into their existing curriculum. Participants will receive sample lesson plans and a list of literature/resources. |
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Libby Stevens (Monticello 1 and 2)
Who are our students?
Third Culture Kids are one of the fastest growing people groups on the planet. While the globally mobile have always been around, according to the March 26, 2010 issue of the New York Times (The Struggle of the Global Placeless), this culture is now viewed as a culture of influence.
As educators of Third Culture Kids, it is imperative to study and understand the Third Culture in order to understand our students and empower them to be all they can be.
Based on the research of Dr. David Pollock, this session will define the term “Third Culture Kid” and explore the cultural characteristics that make them who they are. Special attention will be given to the benefits as well as the challenges this culture faces. |
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Shabbi Luthra (Monticello 11)
Planning for Successful Technology Integration
Effective technology integration is the outcome of careful planning and implementation. Technology plans guide schools and assure long-term adoption of a shared vision. This presentation will share guidance on effective technology planning in international schools that have a lasting impact on how technology tools enhance the teaching and learning. |
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Terry Small (Theatre – Palmer Cultural Centre)
Engaging the Brain – How to Maximize Every Learner’s Potential – Session 1
Have you ever taught something only to discover that it just did not "stick" in the minds of your students? Research has a great deal to say about the brain and learning! It is possible to easily help students learn faster and remember more... and have more fun.
How would you like to extend your skills, knowledge, and experience so that your students can build confidence, academic achievement, and self-esteem? And how would you like new tools and ideas to make your work more fun and reach more students? You will learn many practical tips and strategies that you can use immediately in your class and you life.
Participants: teachers, specialists, administrators, parents. K to 12
You will learn and discover:
- how the brain processes information;
- the best way for students to take notes;
- why state and strategy are just as important as content;
- the top 10 Brain-Learning Principles;
- what students report is the #1 Study Technique;
- how music affects learning;
- how to boost attention;
- how to increase the capacity of one's memory;
- and much, much more!
This session is lively, humorous, and interactive. You will leave with new knowledge and many eye-opening ideas that will make this year different. |
| 12:15 – 13:00 |
Exhibitors Workshops and Room Numbers:
- Pamoja Education – Monticello 3
- EducaTec AG – Monticello 7
- Texas Instruments – Monticello 10
- Pearson International – Monticello 4
- Scholastic International – Monticello 8
- Collins – Monticello 9
- Nelson Thornes – Fiammetta 1
- World Challenge – Fiammetta 2
- Fieldwork – Fiammetta 3
- Baumassarance – Fiammetta 4
- College for International Studies - Lanterna 1
- Follett International – Lanterna 2
- Prometheon – Lanterna 3
- Oxford Study Courses – Lanterna 4
(See Exhibitor Workshop outlines) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch Break and Exhibitor Exhibition |
| 14:00 – 15:00 |
Scott Klososky (Plenary) Theatre – Palmer Cultural Centre
The Impact of Social Technologies on Education
Web 2.0 unleashed a pandoras box of new social tools on the world and education will be one of the most impacted segments of society. At the heart of social technologies are new methods for communicating, sharing information, and forming communities, and already the early uses for these new capabilities are altering our lives in dramatic ways. Scott Klososky has recently written two books on enterprise social technologies and how they can be used by organizations to prosper. At Learning 2.0, he will bring his thought leading views to the education world. If you have heard Scott speak in the past, you know that he is not afraid to shake up the status quo and challenge audiences to think in new ways as to where education is headed. In this keynote he will deliver a window into the possible impacts over the the next three to five years of the merger between learning and social technologies. The picture he will paint will be more than just an intellectual exercise - it may very well be a strategy changing roadmap for teachers and administrators to follow. |
| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Tea Break and Exhibitor Exhibition (Sponsored by Pamoja Education) |
| 15:30 – 16:30 |
Scott Klososky (Theatre – Palmer Cultural Centre)
Integrating Social Tools into the Classroom
This workshop is designed to extend the keynote Scott gave into the practical application of the ideas he shared. Attendees will learn how to integrate concepts like crowd dynamics, rivers of information, mobile technologies, virtual teams, and game dynamics into the classroom. Scott comes from the business world and merely visits the educational realm. This allows him to bring a unique viewpoint and clever ideas as to how social tech concepts can be blended with education. He is highly regarded in the business world as a person that not only sees the future accurately, but also helps clients find practical uses for new tools today. This workshop is your chance to take home a handful of ideas and techniques that could make a huge difference this year, and for the foreseeable future. Scott will be providing copies of the presentation so you can simply take notes on how you might apply the concepts and ideas he shares. |
| 15:30 – 16:30 (cont’d) |
Debra Rader (Library)
Developing Transition Programmes for your School
This session presents ways to develop transition support within your school community through providing a range of transition programmes and resources for children, parents, and faculty and staff. Examples of programmes and resources from other international schools will be shared and participants will have the opportunity to share ideas of their own. |
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Libby Stevens (Monticello 11)
Belonging is.....knowing where to sit at lunch
Being the new kid at school is hard. New school…new teachers…new classmates. No status…no history…no friends. How can we best help the new student? Having a clear and practical plan in place for introducing a new student to your school or classroom will speed up his/her transition and in turn cause less disruption to the school and classroom environment. We will explore practical ways to introduce the new student to your school and class. Come prepared to share what has worked for new students in your school and in your classroom. |
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Terry Small (Monticello 1 and 2)
Engaging the Brain – How to Maximize Every Learner’s Potential Session 2
This session is a continuation of Terry’s earlier session. |
| 16:30 – 17:30 |
JoAnn Deak (Theatre – Palmer Cultural Centre)
Etch-a-sketching the Brain; from mnemonics to memory
Memory is the foundation of all learning and thinking. If a brain cannot hold onto the beginning of a sentence or a thought long enough to continue to process it, thinking is impaired. And on it goes from working memory to short-term memory to long-term memory. As we work with students and children, or each other for that matter, knowing how to facilitate memory development becomes a critical part of teaching and parenting and interacting. Current research not only points to some 'tricks of the trade,' but also a variety of approaches that help etch thoughts into meaningful memory and learning. |
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Shabbi Luthra (Monticello 11)
Technology Transitions
The research on change indicates that there are predictable stages individuals experience whenever a major change event appears. These stages are critical in today's world of fast-paced technological changes. This presentation will share the stages of technology change adoption in institutions. |
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Libby Stevens (Monticello 1 and 2)
Developing a Pre-Departure Program for your Seniors
What are the elements of a good pre-departure program? When should a pre-departure program begin? How should it be done? Is a pre-departure program necessary?
The first year of university may indeed be challenging for every student but for graduates from the international school the challenges are more in number and more complex. Their response to losing family, culture, etc. often catches them off guard and sends them spiralling downward. While a pre-departure program cannot guarantee success for every student it does provide a vehicle for seniors to express concerns, to realistically think about the future and to begin the process of leaving in a healthy and thoughtful way. |
| 17:30 |
End of Friday sessions |
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Gala Dinner at Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel & Spa
Via Montalbano 5
Tel: +41 91 985 8835 |
Saturday 12th March 2011
8.15-8.45 |
Welcome coffee and Exhibitors in the Palestra |
8.45-9.40 |
Joann Deak Theatre (Palmer Cultural Centre)
Beyond learning styles; Diagnosing types of learners and teaching strategies wth brain research in mind |
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Debra Rader Monticello Rooms 1 and 2
Understanding International Mobility |
9.45-10-10 |
Coffee break and Exhibitors - Palestra |
10.15 – 11.15 |
Libby Stevens Theatre (Palmer Cultural Centre)
Saying “goodbye” is not an event…it is a process. |
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Shabbi Luthra Monticello Rooms 1 and 2
Tech Tips for School Leaders |
11.20-12.20 |
Joann Deak Theatre (Palmer Cultural Centre)
Friends and foes: Wonders and Woes |
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Terry Small Library
The Leadership Brain - Learning to Lead with the Brain in Mind. |
Committee and Speakers room - Laterna 4 |
Speakers
Speakers for the 2011 conference include:
JoAnn Deak
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JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., has spent more than thirty years as an educator and psychologist, helping children develop into confident and competent adults. The latter half of that period has also focused on working with adults, parents and teachers in their roles as guides or 'neurosculptors' of children.
On her website is a quote that best describes her perspective on her work: "Every interaction a child has, during the course of a day, influences the adult that child will become." Parents and educators at schools as well as such organizations as the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Independent Schools, the Association of International Schools, the American Montessori Society and the International Baccalaureate Association, have heralded Dr. Deak's ability to demystify complex issues of child development, learning, identify formation and brain research. Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other has called Dr. Deak "an earnest idealist and a rigorous researcher… a good combination of head and heart."
Dr. Deak has been an advisor to Outward Bound, a past chair of the National Committee for Girls and Women in Independent Schools, on the advisory board for the Center on Research for Girls [Laurel School], for the Seattle Girls' School, Bromley Brook School, the Red Oak School, Power Play and GOAL. She consults with organizations and schools across the United States. Most recently, she has worked internationally with schools, organizations, associations and parent groups in every continent.
She has been awarded the Woman of Achievement Award by the National Coalition of Girls' Schools, was given the first Female Educator of the Year Award by Orchard House School, and the Outstanding Partner for Girls Award from Clemson University.
She has been named the Visiting Scholar in New Zealand, the Visiting Scholar for Montessori Children's House and has been the Resident Scholar for the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute in Colorado Springs for the past five years.
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Terry Small
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Remember..... you are a genius!
Terry Small, "the Brainguy, Independent Scholar, and Learning Skills Specialist".
Terry Small, B.Ed., M.A., is a master teacher and learning skills specialist.
He has presented on the brain for over 30 years to organizations around the world. His knowledge, warmth, humour and dynamic presentation style have made him a much sought-after speaker at workshops and conferences. Terry has been on television, the radio and in the press. He recently appeared on BCTV, CKNW and Student Success. He has presented his ideas to over 186,000 people.
His clients include many school districts, universities, IBM, Bayer, Bosch, TetraPak, IMD, Toyota, Ford, and many others.
Terry believes, "Anyone can learn how to learn easier, better, faster, and that learning to learn is the most important skill a person can acquire." He guarantees better grades in less time, increased confidence and more fun in learning!
Terry's wealth of teaching experience and extensive involvement in the development of study strategies and techniques make him an outstanding resource of the educational community. He resides in Vancouver, Canada, where he is a frequent lecturer at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia.
Terry Small is the author and publisher of the Brain Bulletin which is subscribed to by 21,000 people worldwide.
Terry Small's Philosophy is simple: "Success is a skill anyone can learn."
More information is available at www.terrysmall.com |
Scott Klososky
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Key Note Speaker, Business Consultant
Powerful, passionate and creative, Scott Klososky is one of the first successful Internet entrepreneurs and is a highly sought-after speaker. He brings to his presentations signature style and a point of view like no other.
He shares stories from his experience of building successful dot.com companies in good and hard times and shares personal stories of achieving success when facing adversity. He speaks with a point of view on topics as:
- Cyber Strategy for Executives…Leveraging Technology Trends to Beat the Competition
- How Technology Will Affect Society
- Inspiring Executives to Adopt Technology
- Powerful Teams
- Building Healthy Cultures
Scott has started and been part of building numerous successful organizations, including two that were sold for over $200 million in aggregate. His experience of building these operations from the ground up as the CEO is now being applied as he advises organizations of many different sizes in areas such as rehabilitating their overall strategies, implementing healthy cultures, teamwork improvement, and growing the intrapreneurial spirit of team members. He is also a professional speaker and is represented by Leading Authorities in Washington DC. Innovation, velocity, and impact are the words best used to describe what he brings to the work he does.
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Debra Rader |
Debra Rader has worked in international schools as a teacher, administrator and educational consultant over the past 25 years. She was a teacher and a principal at two international schools in London including Southbank International School, and most recently was Junior School Principal at the International School of Florence where she successfully led the school through its IBPYP authorisation process. She holds a BS (Elem Education) from Keene State College; Certification and Post Baccalaureate Studies in Special Education from the University of Kentucky; a MS Ed (Instructional Leadership) from the University of Illinois at Chicago (partially undertaken at the University of Bath) as well as a Cambridge ESOL CELTA and certificate in International School Leadership from the Principal’s Training Center.
Debra became interested in the field of transition through her experience of working with internationally mobile children and their families in international schools, and as a result of her own mobile experiences. She developed a model for transition education and has become a specialist in this area. Debra has presented numerous workshops on Transition Education at international schools and international school conferences, and transition and repatriation workshops at international schools and with corporate families. She has worked with faculty and parents to establish transition teams, middle school students to develop a welcome pack for their peers, and conducted Writers’ Workshops with children based on the theme of transition. Debra is co-author of New Kid in School: Using Literature to Help Children in Transition (2003), a professional resource for educators of children from K-5, published by Columbia University Teachers College Press. She is one of the authors of The Essential Guide for Teachers in International Schools (ECIS, 2002) and has written for ‘iS’ Magazine (ECIS). She is currently living in Tuscany with her husband and two cats, harvesting olives, developing an English language programme for Italian children, and working on her next book.
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Libby Stephens
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Director of TCK Services
Libby Stephens has been working in the internationally mobile community since 1985. Having grown up highly mobile herself going to 3 primary schools, 2 middle schools and 2 high schools, it seemed fitting that Libby would find herself feeling very much at home in the world of the globally mobile.
After working with Third Culture Kids at an international boarding school for 17 years, Libby returned to the United States in 2002 and took the position of Director of TCK Services with Interaction International, Inc. working alongside her long time mentor the late Dr. David C. Pollock. Today Libby is a consultant conducting Transition Training, Pre-departure Training, and Third Culture Kid Seminars around the world. Her unending passion of working with Third Culture Kids, families and international schools has taken her to 5 continents and numerous international schools, businesses and governmental organizations to help them understand the ongoing issues of the Third Culture and international transitions. With an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science and Master’s work in Counseling, Libby specializes in the grief issues of TCKs, the culture stress of transition, understanding how culture works, and humanizing the international transition experience.
When she is not flying somewhere (flying around 150,000 miles a year) Libby makes her home in DeLand, Florida where she is can be found packing for the next flight.
Current projects Libby is involved with are:
- Maters Level Course development on Understanding the Third Culture Kid
- Co-sponsor of a Think Tank session on the 21st Century TCK, to be held in the spring of 2011
- Upcoming book project
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Dr Shabbi Luthra
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Dr. Shabbi Luthra has worked for over two decades in various roles in the field of Educational Technology in American overseas schools. She is in her sixth year as the Director of Technology at the American School of Bombay in Mumbai, India. The school is a leader in technology integration and the use of innovative technologies to enhance and enrich student learning. It hosts a biennial 1-to-1 learning conference called ASB Un-Plugged as a forum to share practices and experiences amongst international schools that are interested in or have launched 1-to-1 learning programs.
One of Shabbi’s graduate degrees is an M.Ed (Curriculum & Instruction) from the University of Houston. She also holds an Ed.D from Boston University in the area of Educational Media and Technology. Shabbi enjoys envisioning, deploying, and providing guidance in the areas of technology integration programs, laptop/ tablet integration, staff development, building technology leadership at all levels of an international school, and planning and managing change and transitions in these schools.
Managing transitions in international schools is critical for the integration of technology to be seamless and effective, and to truly support students’ learning. She presents workshops and seminars at conferences around the world and provides consultative advice to schools on technology planning, tech integration, and implementing 1-to-1 programs.
She also teaches a graduate course on technology integration at Boston University. Shabbi’s blog Paradigm Shift , shares reflections on schools and teaching and learning in the 21st century. Shabbi is the winner of the AALF-CRSTE Leadership & Vision Award, an international recognition of leaders in the field of education who have implemented programs that promote the effective infusion of technology into instruction that reflects the skills, knowledge and experience that are essential for success in the 21st century global economy. |
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Exhibitor Workshops
Pamoja Education – Ned Walker - Room Monticello 3
New Online Courses for the Diploma Programme, Ned Walker, Head of Sales and Marketing AEM Region, Pamoja Education, Oxford, England, UK
Pamoja Education and the IB recently announced a long term comprehensive cooperation agreement, covering the development and delivery of at least 27 online courses for the Diploma Programme. Online courses allow schools to increase their subject offerings and scheduling flexibility, while teaching students 21st century skills. Pamoja Education will share experiences from the 2009-10 academic year and provide an overview of the courses to be offered in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 academic years.
Nelson Thornes - Room Fiammetta 1
Problem Solving, Communicating and Reasoning in the Primary Phase
Led by BEAM Specialist Mathematics Consultant
Developing problem solving, communication and reasoning approaches in mathematics can not only develop pupil understanding and joy in learning mathematics, but can also promote lifelong skills that best prepare both pupils and teachers for transition in the every-changing and dynamic world of international education and beyond.
Led by a BEAM (Be a Mathematician) Specialist Consultant, this workshop will explore some practical strategies for promoting a dynamic problem solving educational environment utilising communication and reasoning within primary mathematics.
Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbH – Gerhard Stolz - Room Monticello 10
TI-Nspire Navigator for math and science
TI-Nspire Navigator is a wireless classroom learning system to engage students, encourage classroom participation and increase achievement. Through a wireless network of TI-Nspire or TI-Nspire CAS handhelds, the TI-Nspire Navigator enables a new dimension of interactive math and science teaching and learning.
World Challenge –Tim Douglas - Room Fiammetta 2
“Managing risk for school trips & training your staff”
“Looking at effective methodology and current thinking to both understand what risk is, how it happens and what frameworks we can put in place to manage this effectively. How do we train our staff to be effective risk managers when operating outside of the classroom to maximise the student experience, whilst minimising risk”
EducaTec AG - Vance Carter - Room Monticello 7
Robot and Design and Technology competitions in Switzerland and Europe
During the workshop, the different possibilities for motivating students with technical competitions will be shown and demonstrated. We will talk about the requirements for entering and the goals of the competitions. Depending on the time available we will run a small competition with LEGO MINDSTORMS. The competitions that will be covered are: FIRST LEGO League, Eurocup Junior, RobOlympics, Fribot, World Robotics Olympiad, Eurobot, FIRST Tech Challenge and Bug n Play. We will also discuss the possibility of running a Swiss International School competition.
Pearson - Diane Simmons-Tomzcak - Room Monticello 4
The Building Blocks of Inquiry: Laying the Foundation and Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry
Audience: Elementary teachers and administrators (grades K-5)
During this presentation, we will experience how to lay the foundation and build the scaffolding for inquiry by experiencing four levels of inquiry—moving from teacher directed to student directed inquiry. Research has shown that many students enjoy hands-on, inquiry-based activities but never go beyond exploration. However, when students are provided with the appropriate foundation and scaffolding (phases of inquiry), they are able to conduct open inquiry investigations.
Fieldwork - Emily Porter, Curriculum Manager (IMYC), Fieldwork Education, Steven Mark, Director (IPC), Fieldwork Education - Room Fiammetta 3
The IPC Middle Years - introducing IMYC
For the past five years, schools from all over the world have been asking us to develop a programme that builds upon the proven strengths and practice of the International Primary Curriculum for students in the first three years of secondary school. For the past four years, we have been talking and collaborating with teachers and other professionals about the needs of early secondary students and how we can incorporate the learning principles of the IPC into the structure of secondary schools. This session will outline what those principles are and how the International Middle Years Curriculum will help students, teachers and schools.
Baumassurance – Heiner Baumgartner and the “Baumassurance.ch” Team - Room Fiammetta 4
Health-insurance and Insurance Services for Schools and employees at Schools
Swiss health insurance in a context of bilateral agreements with Europe and Swiss peculiarities. Group solutions for International Schools in Switzerland and special assistance to employees and employers for all kind of insurance matters.
Collins - Sarah Thomas - Room Monticello 9
A smooth transition between Shared, Guided & Independent Reading
Come along to this interactive workshop to learn new and inspiring ways to teach children to love reading using Collins Big Cat. Share your top tips for guided reading and see demonstrations of our new audio and ICT products to enhance shared and independent reading. Also learn how the use of our phonics books and software can aid not only the teaching of reading but also children’s acquisition of the English language.
Scholastic –Meghan Whitenack - Room Monticello 8
Digital Solutions for Learning in the 21st Century
Teach to the Information Generation and support 21st Century learning in your classroom. Come learn about the latest digital solutions, including software that provides engaging content with immediate student feedback, Interactive Whiteboard resources that make learning come alive, and remote on-line learning programs for teachers and students everywhere.
Follett International – Beth Martin - Room Lanterna 2
No Multilingual Left Behind: Using Resources and Creating Connections within your School
Our globalised world means that our schools are becoming increasingly international with higher demands on our students and their multilingual abilities. Although the importance of maintaining a child's mother tongue has been proven, introducing further and additional languages to their repertoire can sometimes be hard to achieve. In this session, discover how to take best advantage of the resources already available to you in your school and learn new ways to create connections by developing communities within your school.
CIS, The College for International Studies – Branko Sain - Room Lanterna 1
"The 2+2 model: making the most of the High School to College transition"
The workshop aims at exploring one model of transforming the High School to College transition into a gradual process that enhances students' learning experience and further develops their skillset. Special attention is given to International High School Graduates wanting to start their studies in Europe and transfer to Colleges and Universities in the US. Pros and cons will be identified and discussed. Examples of past and present students' experiences from CIS - The College for International Studies will be presented as an illustration.
Promethean (UK)- Matt Hunt, LRS Business Development - Room Lanterna 3
Hands On ActivExpression - Personalised Realtime Assessment Solutions for the Classroom
Promethean are world leaders in providing 360-degree, technology enabled learning environments. Promethean’s range of Learning Response System devices can change the way teachers teach by giving them instant feedback on student’ understanding of lessons. Teachers can see learning take place, evaluate which student needs assistance and can intervene appropriately. All in real time.
This hands-on and entertaining workshop will provide teachers with practical examples of how Promethean Learning Response Systems can:
- allow students to answer questions at their own speed and level
- create differentiated learning programmes for varying abilities across the classroom
- follow the progress of each student in real time
- receive quality feedback to inform future teaching and learning
- allow every student contribute, communicate and collaborate
Delivered by an experienced educator, the content of this workshop is applicable to all teachers from Early Years to University and beyond. It consists of practical examples and everyday classroom situations. Much of the content and examples will be available to download - full details will be given in the workshop.
Oxford Study Courses - Peter Hamer-Hodges, IB Schools Liaison Manager - Library
Supporting the IBDP community and beyond – OSC as a central network and social enterprise
Oxford Study Courses (OSC) has been supporting IBDP students for the last 20 years through the provision of vacation time revision courses and revision guides. OSC is a Social Enterprise (a profit making company whose profits go to charity). OSC’s profits benefit the McCall MacBain Foundation. Our recent efforts have contributed to several projects in Africa including a Midwifery training unit, an adult literacy project and we have just started a project providing books for schools in Ghana and Malawi.
This short workshop will outline what IB support is available to your school, teachers and students, how you can benefit from being a part of OSC’s nexus and explain OSC as a social enterprise, our current projects and how to become involved.
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Practical
School Address
The American School in Switzerland
6926 Montagnola, Switzerland
Tel: + 41 91 960 5151
Fax: + 41 91 994 23 64
Transport
Transport for delegates
Transport will be provided from Lugano railway station only to TASIS and back to the railway station on a timetable schedule.
Lugano is about 2 hours forty minutes from Zurich and 1+ hour from Milan railway station by train.
There are also local buses to school.
Transport for conference
Bus shuttle from Lugano railway station
DELEGATES only: Please be at the railway station pick up point 10 minutes before departure.
The bus shuttle service will leave Lugano railway station (walk towards the taxi rank and turn right to the parking area. School buses will be there) for the conference venue:
- Friday Morning: 08.10-08.30
- Saturday Morning: 07.50-08.20
Return journey from conference venue to Lugano railway station:
- Friday Afternoon: 17.40
- Saturday afternoon: 12.30
Friday evening Gala Dinner transport
- Transport will leave Lugano railway station (walk towards the taxi rank and turn right to the parking area. School buses will be there) for Gala Dinner venue at: 19.00
Shuttles from Hotel Leopold
For those delegates staying at the Hotel Leopold:
- Buses will be leaving from the hotel on Friday morning at 8.00 only.
- Buses will be leaving from the hotel on Saturday morning at 07.50 only.
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Hotel Accomodation
Hotels abound in Lugano with various price ranges. A list of hotel is available here.
Other hotels in the area may be found through the Lugano Tourist Board.
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Negotiated prices have been arranged with the VILLA PRINCIPE LEOPOLDO HOTEL & SPA about 3 klm from the school a little way out of the town. Shuttle services to airport and town are available at published hotel times or upon request from the hotel.
For reservations please contact the hotel directly mentioning SGIS Conference 2011 info@leopoldohotel.com - www.leopoldohotel.com |
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| Registration
to the Conference
Exhibitor
Please register with Steven James.
Delegates
Venue: The American School in Switzerland (TASIS)
Please return the registration form (WORD file | PDF file) no later than February 10th to :
Jackie Chan-Kam, Executive Secretary: jackie.chankam3@gmail.com
- Early bird Registration (for member schools only) by December 15th, 2010 – CHF 425
- Registration by February 10th, 2011 – CHF 450
- Non-Member Schools – CHF 475
Please pay your registration fee directly to:
Swiss Group of International Schools, UBS PO Box, CH1260, Nyon.
Account number: 228-E0122617.0
Registration covers both days and meals EXCEPT Gala Dinner.
Please note that an administration fee of 75% will be levied on registration fees for any cancellation after January 20th.
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Gala dinner Friday 11th March 2011
Martin & Toni Latter. John Curtis
Elaine Tomlinson, Alison Piguet
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