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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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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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3 Interactive MYP Workshops to Kick Off the New School Year

29/09/2024 / Facilitation, Inquiry, PD, Relationship Building / Leave a Comment

Introduction As I wrap up my summer holidays and prepare for the new school year, my thoughts turn to connecting with both new and veteran MYP teachers. During staff orientation week, it’s crucial to have interactive MYP workshops that utilize their energy and create a collaborative environment. These workshops provide invaluable opportunities for teachers to …

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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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10 ideas to end the school year

10 Ideas to End the School Year

24/07/2022 / ATL Skills, Inquiry, Relationship Building, Self-directed Learning, Service Learning / 2 Comments

Introduction We are approaching the end of the school year. It’s time to think about creative and fun activities for students at the end of the year. The inconsistency of in-person and online instruction has made teachers and students more exhausted than ever. Due to Covid, many planned activities have been cancelled, which has frustrated …

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What happens when projects are not graded?

29/05/2022 / ATL Skills, Inquiry, Self-directed Learning / 1 Comment

A reflection from IDEAS Project This is a reflection after our students completed their IDEAS Project in the last week of the school year. The IDEAS Project’s detailed information and rationale can be found in my previous post, Building the community through IDEAS.   I had a meeting with our school parent representatives and successfully got their …

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