Island communities provide a unique setting for young people to grow up and prepare for life and work, bringing huge benefits and challenges. Island schools worldwide are leading practice in many areas of education: from digital transformation to enable young people on remote islands to access education, to inclusion and innovative curricula to bring education to life. There are also some fantastic partnerships between island schools, enabling young people and teachers to connect and enrich their education experiences. Join this session to learn more about how innovative island schools are leading the future of global education.
Speakers:
Christina Rundel
Study Coordinator on Sustainability Studies, University Albstadt-Sigmaringen
Kisma Panthier-Jn Pierre
Founder & Principal, Mill Academy Ltd., Antigua & Barbuda
Olly Newton
Executive Director, Edge Foundation
Moderator
Rachel Lewin
Deputy Head Teacher, Five Islands Academy, Isles of Scilly
Richard Tarves
Business Development Officer, e-Sgoil
William Quirke
Teaching Fellow, Sustainable Development Education, The Strathclyde Institute of Education