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Events
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Google EduDay 2026
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Spectrum International School, Malaysia
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7 February 2026
At EduDay 2026 at Spectrum International School, a certified Google Reference School, I presented on AI literacy in primary schools, focusing on how young learners can build a clear, age-appropriate understanding of what AI is, how it works, and how it impacts their everyday lives.
Highlights:
✔️ Clear, age-appropriate explanations of what AI is (and isn’t), helping primary students understand how AI shows up in everyday life
✔️ Demonstrations showing how AI uses data to spot patterns, make predictions, and improve over time
✔️ Exploration of bias, mistakes, and fairness in AI, framed in a way that supports critical thinking in young learners
✔️ Practical, classroom-ready ideas for embedding AI literacy meaningfully across the primary curriculum
Vibe Coding for Teachers: Creating Interactive Lessons Without Learning to Code
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Australian International School Malaysia (AISM)
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16 January 2026
The session was a practical, hands-on exploration of vibe coding—a new approach to creating interactive learning materials and automating everyday teaching tasks using plain-English prompts.
Highlights:
✔️ Introduction to vibe coding as a practical way to create interactive learning materials using plain-English prompts
✔️ Hands-on exploration of tools like Canva Code and Google Opal to boost engagement and automate everyday teaching tasks
✔️ Clear discussion of the strengths and limitations of vibe coding, including when and how to use it responsibly in classrooms
✔️ Live demonstrations and guided exploration focused on building teacher confidence through realistic, classroom-ready examples
"Thank you for your inspiring session today. People loved it!"
Anna Wood
Head of Science & Technology
AISM
Voices That Matter: Empowering Student Expression With iPad Creativity Tools
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Future of Learning Hong Kong - Chinese International School (CIS)
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7 November 2025
Discover how iPad can become a powerful platform for amplifying student voice across the curriculum. This hands-on session explored how iPad tools can unlock creativity, support diverse learners, and help every student express their ideas with confidence and clarity.
Highlights:
✔️ Exploration of how student voice drives engagement, creativity, and ownership of learning
✔️ Hands-on use of iPad creativity tools to help students express ideas with confidence and clarity
✔️ Practical ways to use accessibility features to support inclusive, student-centred learning
✔️ Real classroom examples and workflows for capturing, reflecting on, and showcasing student learning
"Loved your session, Steve. So informative and a lot of the accessibility settings you shared were new to me."
Keith Lyons
Head of Education Technology
Korean International School, Hong Kong
Personalised Learning In Practice: Enhancing Formative Assessment and Adaptive Teaching with AI Tools
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Online Webinar
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17 October 2025
This session explored how Edcafe AI can help you run quick, meaningful formative assessments and use the results to adapt your teaching on the spot. You’ll see how to design checks for understanding, gather instant feedback, and adjust instruction to meet student needs, all with AI-powered support.
Highlights:
✔️ Insights into how formative assessment can drive adaptive teaching
✔️ Exploration of the adaptive teaching cycle and its classroom applications
✔️ Discovery of digital tools that make assessment and adaptation more efficient
✔️ Participation in a variety of quick, practical formative assessment strategies
"We all really loved how packed and insightful, yet straightforward everything was!"
Ausbert Generoso
Community Marketing Manager
Inknoe
Boosting Collaboration With Shared Digital Spaces
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Online webinar
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20 March 2025
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is supporting teachers in integrating technology to enhance collaboration in the classroom. In this session, I shared practical strategies and hands-on ideas to help educators use digital tools to transform teamwork, boost engagement, and give every student a voice.
Highlights:
✔️ Strategies for building collaboration and communication skills among students
✔️ Using collaborative digital whiteboards for idea sharing and mind mapping
✔️ Co-writing and peer editing techniques to enhance student writing
✔️ Assigning roles and responsibilities during coding projects
✔️ Reflecting, researching, and discussing using visual boards
✔️ Creating interactive group presentations with live audience input
"This session was informative and provided useful resources."
Noreen Parkinson
Early Years & Primary Teacher
Invictus International School
Fostering a Culture of Innovation
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EDUTech Asia, Singapore
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7 November 2024
At EDUTech Asia in Singapore, I had the fantastic opportunity to present on Fostering a Culture of Innovation in schools. As an EdTech & Innovation Lead, I shared insights on how educators can integrate technology effectively to develop future-ready skills in students, support teachers in technology adoption, and build a mindset of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
It was inspiring to connect with educators and EdTech leaders from across the region, exchanging ideas on driving meaningful change in schools through technology.
Highlights:
✔️ The role of a strong computing curriculum in preparing students for the future.
✔️ Strategies for embedding digital tools across subjects to enhance creativity and engagement.
✔️ Supporting teachers through coaching, collaboration, and goal-driven professional development.
✔️ How to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, communication, and student agency using technology.
✔️ Hands-on approaches, including animation, coding, video creation, and AR/VR tools for classroom innovation.
AIMS Schools Training - Integrating Technology and AI Across the Primary Curriculum
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The International School @ ParkCity
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11 June 2024
I had the pleasure of leading a full-day professional development session on Integrating Technology and AI in the Primary Curriculum at The International School @ ParkCity, KL. The day was packed with insightful discussions, hands-on exploration, and practical strategies for embedding technology and AI effectively in primary education.
Highlights:
✔️ Exploring how digital tools can enhance engagement, creativity, and collaboration in all subjects.
✔️ Practical approaches to empowering students through digital projects, multimedia, and collaborative platforms.
✔️ Understanding the role of AI in education, including ethical considerations, real-world applications, and hands-on tools for the classroom.
✔️ Ensuring technology is inclusive and supports diverse learning needs.
"Loved the session from start to finish. Very hard to put together for a wide audience with all of us at different stages with tech & AI."
Kevin Ruxton
Assistant Principal
St Joseph's International School