Technology Leadership in the International School

Online
2 - 8 July 2025 Facilitator: John Mikton

Hear what our participants have to say about the course: M Jonathan Sheppard, Nausheen Siddiqi

Listen to John Mikton answer the question: “Why should you take this course?”

We live in a world where accelerated change has become the norm. We have a data driven world and information is growing exponentially. The internet has become a utility which is essential for economic prosperity. Our privacy online has shifted to an open public environment, and the digital tools we interact with and live by are embedded into our lives 24/7. We are dependent on sophisticated algorithms, smart software, digital devices and environments for both our professional and social lives. The digital world is a seamless part of our daily lives. The challenges and opportunities schools face with this digital narrative are complex and full of possibilities.

Schools rely on the leadership team to efficiently explore and harness the power of technology to maximize learning, improve teacher effectiveness, and reinvent school-wide systems.

What will we learn?

  • What shifts in the world and in education are driving the need for new leadership capacities?

  • How is the role of a school leader changing in response to these shifts?

  • What does it mean to lead a "School 6.0"?

  • What leadership capacities are needed to lead schools into the future?

  • How can we as school leaders ensure digital safety and security in our schools?

  • What are our responsibilities regarding data protection and privacy?

  • How do we prepare for and respond to digital incidents and breaches?

  • How do future learning frameworks shape our technology integration strategy?

  • What frameworks help us design for future-ready learning?

  • How can school leaders align digital ecosystems with these learning frameworks?

  • What are the ethical implications of using digital technologies in schools?

  • How can school leaders foster ethical decision-making in digital contexts?

  • How do we promote responsible and equitable technology use?

  • How do school leaders lead change in digital infrastructure and tools?

  • What models and approaches support successful IT change initiatives?

  • How do we manage resistance and build commitment?

  • How can technology support lifelong learning for students and educators?

  • What systems and structures are needed to facilitate ongoing learning?

  • How do school leaders model and promote digital fluency?

The curriculum for all PTC courses is rooted in the ‘Standards of Practice for International School Principals’ and created using our design principles.