Education is evolving - fast. Artificial intelligence, new ways of learning and new assessment models are changing how schools teach and learners learn and progress. This changing educational landscape imposes ever greater demands on international school leaders, teachers, learners and education systems.
So to help you plan your next steps, The Big Think webinar series connects you virtually with the experts you want to hear from, as they examine the key issues that you’re grappling with.
Each Q&A webinar in The Big Think series focuses on a different topic with expert presenters starting the thought leadership conversations that matter. They'll share their expertise and ideas to help you tackle the challenges and opportunities you face, plan how to move your international school forward, and take the steps you need to achieve your educational vision.
Designed for international school leaders and leadership teams, each webinar is free to join and recordings are shared post-webinar with all registered delegates to re-watch on demand with your colleagues.
15 January 2026 09:00 GMT
Join education consultant and author of ‘Exam Stress: A practical and positive guide for teachers’ Katharine Radice as she explains how international schools can improve their parental engagement and communication – and why it matters.
4 March 2026 09:00 GMT
Join Pearson lead specialists in strategy and research, Meredith Reeve and Muireann Hendriksen, as they explore how to evolve formative assessment for an AI-driven future.
TBC April 2026 09:00 GMT
Innovation happens in schools around the world. Our challenge is not to re-invent it, but to strengthen and scale it. We explain why and how we need to support and empower teachers who guide, students who imagine, and systems that make space for both.
1 February 2022
The route to developing creative, flexible and innovative learners.
22 September 2021
Flipped classrooms for learner efficacy and the pedagogical considerations for leaders.
10 June 2021
What skills will learners need to succeed and what do these dynamics mean for education?
19 May 2021
Is a British curriculum best? The educational advantages of international qualifications based on the UK system.
11 March 2021
What makes learners employable? Why understanding the future of work and skills is crucial.
11 February 2021
The role international schools can play in saving the world – global citizens to the rescue!
19 January 2021
Adding a vocational pathway to your international school offering.
10 December 2020
Creating competitive advantage for your school with online schooling.
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