Introduction Organizing events and managing schedules can often become a time-consuming task, especially when using traditional methods like adding events to Google Calendar individually. However, this process can be simplified by leveraging a more efficient alternative. By integrating Google Sheets with App Script, we can seamlessly sync events to designated Google calendars, enabling a streamlined …
Introduction Interdisciplinary Units, or IDUs, are a key component of the MYP. At their core, IDUs are about connection and collaboration. By integrating two or more disciplines, they allow students to synthesize knowledge, skills, and understanding from different disciplines and discover how they could inform and enrich one another. During an IDU, students might find themselves bringing together …
Team-Based IDUs: Key Challenges and Solutions in Implementation Read More »
Introduction With AI’s rapid growth, education is facing a potentially exciting or terrifying change, depending on how educators respond to it. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) integration into classrooms is not a distant future, if it hasn’t already happened. AI’s ability to generate content, quickly analyze large amounts of data, design learning experiences, offer real-time feedback to students, and so …
Maximizing AI in the Classroom: Aligning IB ATL Skills with UNESCO’s AI Education Guide Read More »
Introduction My previous review of interdisciplinary teaching and learning in the MYP programme was a while ago. COVID had prevented schools from implementing interdisciplinary units (IDUs) for a couple years. There are many teachers who have not had a chance to check out the updated MYP interdisciplinary subject guide (published February 2021). We have started to plan IDUs to be …
Navigating Challenges in Designing Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences Read More »
Introduction It can be difficult for parents, students, and even teachers to understand the MYP curriculum. Parents frequently complain about the absence of a clear curriculum in the MYP. This makes it challenging for parents to understand the subjects and expectations for their children. Furthermore, it is challenging for students to refer to the subject …
MYP Curriculum Guide: The Impact and Creation of a Comprehensive Guide Read More »
Introduction We piloted a course called Agency in Action last academic school year (2022–2023). The purpose of the course was to provide structure and guidance for students to develop self-directed learning projects. Each lesson lasted for 40 minutes, and students had approximately 12 hours to complete their projects per semester. We took advantage of this …