ATL Skills

Inspiring Creativity: 3 Types of Effective Journal Prompts for Students

Introduction Unlocking creativity in students doesn't require elaborate plans. Sometimes, it's as simple as a blank page and a prompt.…

2 weeks ago

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

Introduction Student engagement is vital for effective learning, and one powerful way to enhance it is through check-in and check-out…

1 month ago

Engage Student Voice Through Meaningful Discussions & Collaborative Learning

Introduction In today's AI-influenced educational environment, amplifying student voice through meaningful discussion and collaborative learning is more crucial than ever.…

1 month ago

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

Introduction With AI's rapid growth, education is facing a potentially exciting or terrifying change, depending on how educators respond to it.…

9 months ago

Navigating Challenges in Designing Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences

Introduction My previous review of interdisciplinary teaching and learning in the MYP programme was a while ago. COVID had prevented schools from implementing interdisciplinary…

10 months ago

Foster Student Agency through QUEST Framework

Introduction We piloted a course called Agency in Action last academic school year (2022–2023). The purpose of the course was…

1 year ago

How to increase student agency through entrepreneur project?

Introduction In order to increase student agency and foster community, I started an entrepreneur project at my new school, ESF…

1 year ago

Debunk Myths of Student Agency

Introduction Although student agency is a topic that is frequently discussed in education, it is also one that is sometimes…

1 year ago

Banning Artificial Intelligence in Education Is Counterproductive

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the way we learn, work, and create. Everyone is talking about ChatGPT these days.…

2 years ago

16 Ideas to Introduce the Hidden Curriculum in the First Weeks

Introduction The first weeks of school can be the most stressful time of the year. Teachers are trying to figure…

2 years ago