Sandra Chow

Director of Digital & Innovative Learning, Keystone Academy Beijing

Sandra Chow is Director of Digital & Innovative Learning at Keystone Academy, in Beijing, and is dedicated to preparing the next generation for their future. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator in Canada and internationally, and strives to prepare students and train educators to be instructional creators in a global community. 

 She is an ISTE Certified Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator and Professional Learning Specialist, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Google Certified Coach, Innovator, and Trainer, as well as a Global Competence and GCAA Certified Practitioner. Her experience as a professional accountant, educational consultant, and cross-cultural educator provides her with a unique perspective as a leader. She strives to prepare students and train educators to learn, teach, collaborate and create in a globally competitive society.

Upcoming Presentations

Coaching NEXTeachers: Building a Culture of Innovation

This session will bring together the voices of leader, teacher and coach, that will spark ideas for innovation and change in your own school setting.

Past Presentations

Interview and Conversation with David Buckingham

Women Leading Courageously in Global Education

In this workshop, we will discuss current trends of women in leadership and strategies for taking action to enhance possibilities for women in educational leadership globally.
Innovation in Education Leadership

Deeper Pathways to Tomorrow: Building Bridges through Global Competencies

As the world races towards globalization, schools are growing in diversity and complexity. How might we build relationships by valuing differences, exchanging ideas, and preparing students for global engagement?

24 Nov (Wednesday) - 18:00 - 19:00
Online Learning Education Technology Innovation in Education Pedagogy & Assessment

Battle, Design & Escape: Engaging Students through Dynamic Learning

This session will look at engaging students by creating dynamic learning environments through pop culture themes (e.g. Iron Chef, Home Improvement, Escape Rooms).

25 Nov (Thursday) - 11:00 - 12:00
Curriculum & Pedagogy Leadership 21st Century Skills

Pathways to Tomorrow: Building Global Competencies through Intercultural Education

How might we build relationships by valuing differences, exchanging ideas, and preparing students for global engagement? In this session, attendees will gain an understanding of the research, frameworks and terminology used when talking about global competencies.
Curriculum & Pedagogy 21st Century Skills reThinking Literacy

The Art of Modern Storytelling

Communicating in stories is a powerful way to convey a message, share ideas and practice creativity. Using presentation, geo and multimedia tools, we can add a modern twist to storytelling that enhances our students' voices.