Career Highlights & Recent Achievements

  • International Baccalaureate Educator Network Workshop Leader 
  • Apple Distinguished Educator
  • Google Certified Trainer
  • Google Certified Admin
  • Devised & managed the implementation of an iPad program in Grade Five to support the production of videos chronicling the exhibition process & to collect data to research the possibility of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program
  • Introduced the MYP Design Cycle as an element of the Exhibition to assist students with the transition to the program
  • Published first international article on education focusing on the importance of a pro-active and creative approach to the use of the Learner Profile as a platform for teaching ethics for IB World magazine 
  • Supported students in achieving both first and third place in the Japanese Teachers’ Association’s Sakura Medal Book Trailer Contest
  • Work closely with the PYP Coordinator to enhance learning outcomes as with my creation and implementation of The Learner Profile @DISK site 
  • Trained teachers on simple website creation to support student learning and making stronger home-school connections
  • Created and introduced a web-based responsible use agreement to educate families & teachers about digital citizenship & online safety
  • Currently developing & delivering MYP Technology Programme
  • Overseeing integration of ICT across the curriculum (1-12)
  • Responsible for teacher training related to ICT
  • Created & supporting teachers with the introduction of school wide Moodle, Course Management System

Personally I have produced:Frankly there is more than I can reasonably list here.

Best regards,

​Sean Thompson