Month: September 2024

By following this link SIMAACADEMY.COM/CHECKOUT and using this code SIMA4GCD  you have access to this incredible resource.

Laurie

Any teacher with an interest in joining the Practitioner Insight Group to work with Ewan McIntosh looking at creative or innovative ways to use learning spaces, with a focus on the HUB, please drop Samantha a line – samanthazou@nanjing-school.com

Laurie

Good morning all,

If you have not yet indicated your preferences for the choice workshop during the October PLDs, please do so today. Thanks! Sara

This opportunity came across my PLN and I thought some of you fantastc AI using educators might want to be a part of this!

🌍 Calling Educators, Leaders, and Innovators Around the World! 🌍

Are you or someone you know exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education? Whether you’re in primary, secondary, university, or any educational institution, this is your chance to share your story!

🔍 We’re looking for case study participants to highlight how AI is being used to enhance teaching and learning across different contexts. These “Illustrations of Practice” will be featured on a global platform, giving you the opportunity to showcase your insights and experiences to educators and professionals worldwide.

You can participate in any of these formats:

📽️ Short video (max 7 minutes)
📑 Written case study (2 A4 pages)
🎨 Infographic
📊 Slideshow presentation (max 7 minutes)
🌟 Or another creative format that suits you!
💡 This is your chance to:

Contribute to global professional learning

Gain recognition for your innovative AI practices

Share valuable insights that can shape the future of education

🔗 Interested? Book a time with me between October 14th and December 15th to discuss your participation. Let’s collaborate and create something
impactful together!

If you are interested please connect with Simone simone.hirsch@det.nsw.edu.au

We are excited to let you know that our school has become a member of PeerSphere, Asia’s largest Peer Learning Community for international schools. Imagine a job-a-like or teach meet that is continuous and someone else has organized everything for you!

Learn more about how it works https://www.peer-sphere.com/how-it-works/

There are over 60 communities to choose from and you can join as many as you like. Including 2 communities hosted by our very own Pearl Noh, Lee Mayes and Shannon Doak 🙌🏼.

Other benefits include:

• Free access to peer coaching
• In-person peer-to-peer events
• Hybrid bilingual conferences for Teaching Assistants and Administrative Support personnel.

Action Required: To activate your personal account, please do the following as soon as possible:  

• Click on this link and choose your 1st choice community: PeerSphere 2024/5 Sign In – PeerSphere (peer-sphere.com)
• click here to learn more about all the communities)
• See the PeerSphere Handbook to learn more about PeerSphere and the sign in steps in detail.

If you have any questions about PeerSphere, you can email the team there using help@peer-sphere.com

Happy Learning!

Can G1-2 Teachers please remind all children who have signed up for the variety show auditions to go to the PA room after eating lunch.  They may need to return to classrooms to collect instruments etc

Thanks!

The CIS Community Portal is available to all teaching staff of accredited schools. They have just released new and practical research-based resources to support your journey in Global Citizenship, IDEA and Intercultural Learning. These are ready to use and intuitive.

Accessing the CIS Community Portal couldn’t be easier. Simply register here or go to cis.org/log and follow the steps to request access.

By following this link SIMAACADEMY.COM/CHECKOUT and using this code SIMA4GCD  you have access to this incredible resource.

Laurie

Any teacher with an interest in joining the Practitioner Insight Group to work with Ewan McIntosh looking at creative or innovative ways to use learning spaces, with a focus on the HUB, please drop Samantha a line – samanthazou@nanjing-school.com

Laurie

Affinity is a suite of professional design software that includes three main apps,  Designer, Photo and Publisher.

The software is very similar in functionality and features to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, and can do everything from photo editing to complex graphic and vector design.

Canva has now partnered with Affinity, and part of that agreement has resulted in Affinity being available for free to all Educators.  This means you and your students have access to this software using the Canva account that the school has, or you can create your own account. For more details, and links to download these three Apps,  you can go here.   Affinity Free for Schools

NOTE: The software is available for both MacBook, Windows and iPad.  If you have any questions please reach out.

Learn how to integrate custom-built chatbots into your classroom to:

• Enhance engagement
• Personalize Learning
• Improve contextual understanding
• Promote critical thinking
• Motivate and inspire

This Wed and Thurs at 12:30-1:00 in LGR 1

Dear all,

1. Since the start of this school year, we have frequently found instances of fire escape routes, public passageways, and exit doors being obstructed. Please raise your awareness of safety and monitor each other. The facilities department will also conduct random inspections and correct any issues found in these areas promptly. Thank you for your awareness and support.
2. Monthly Equipment Testing of Fire-fighting & Lockdown System on this coming Sunday (Sep 29th)  8:00am~4:00pm. Please ignore the broadcasting, the alarming bell and the flickering blue lights during the period. Thanks for your understanding.

Facility Team

Good morning all,

Before the lockdown drill, please refresh yourself and the students about the guidelines this morning. Secondary B1 teachers and Primary homeroom teachers, please go through the expectations this morning.

Thank you! Sara