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Inspiring Creativity: 3 Types of Effective Journal Prompts for Students

21/09/2024 / ATL Skills, Inquiry / Leave a Comment

Introduction Unlocking creativity in students doesn’t require elaborate plans. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a blank page and a prompt. Journal prompts can spark imagination, allowing students to explore their thoughts and ideas freely. They play a key role in personal growth and self-discovery. It’s an effective tool to promote creativity, encouraging students to think …

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Check in and Check out, 10 essential ideas to connect learners

Student Engagement: Why Check-In and Check-Out Activities Support Learning with 10 Essential Ideas

06/09/2024 / ATL Skills, Relationship Building, Self-directed Learning / Leave a Comment

Introduction Student engagement is vital for effective learning, and one powerful way to enhance it is through check-in and check-out (CICO) activities. In the effort to meet academic standards and cover content, teachers can easily dive straight into the lesson, often overlooking the importance of beginning and ending each class with a simple check-in and …

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Engage Student Voice Through Meaningful Discussions & Collaborative Learning

25/08/2024 / AI Education, ATL Skills, Inquiry / Leave a Comment

Introduction In today’s AI-influenced educational environment, amplifying student voice through meaningful discussion and collaborative learning is more crucial than ever. As AI tools transform classrooms, ensuring students actively participate not only enhances information retention but also develops communication and critical thinking skills. Teachers who foster learning environments where students feel heard are able to increase …

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AI in the Classroom: Balancing Technology with Human Agency

Maximizing AI in the Classroom: Aligning IB ATL Skills with UNESCO’s AI Education Guide

02/01/2024 / AI Education, ATL Skills, Self-directed Learning / Leave a Comment

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 …

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Navigating Challenges in Designing Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences

03/12/2023 / ATL Skills, Interdisciplinary Unit, MYP Criteria, Self-directed Learning / Leave a Comment

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 …

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Foster Student Agency through QUEST Framework

03/09/2023 / ATL Skills, Inquiry, Self-directed Learning / Leave a Comment

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 …

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