Power of TCKs | Mark McElroy | TEDxYeongheungForest

Born and raised as a TCK, Mark McElroy shares how culturally diverse upbringing and travel can build tolerance, adaptability and one’s ability to live in the moment, traits needed for the the fast-changing world today. Balancing the delicate paradox of being worldly and naive, Mark shares these three key aspects of TCKs that make them belong wherever they are in the multiverse. An educator of 18 years, Mark is currently an Instructional Technology Coach at Korea International School. Prior to this, he was the Director of Learning Innovation at Shekou International School in Shenzhen, China.

Mark is a product of the international school system, graduating from the International School of Kuala Lumpur. An Apple Distinguished Educator, he has presented at the EARCOS Leadership Conference, 21Century Learning Hong Kong, Learning 2.0, iPad and various technology conferences throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Mark is currently exploring ways to scale innovation in schools and transform contemporary learning practices by empowering student voice. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx