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A message for all teachers
New year beginnings provide an opportunity to reflect. I hope this blog will be helpful to all teachers as a form of reflection at the beginning of 2021. I am grateful to Michele Hill and Paul J. Berardelli...
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What are you teaching the world?
I just came across this 'awesome' video - from a participant in an online IB workshop I am facilitating. I will let the Kid President speak for himself. It's a good provocation to use with teachers -...
Do you know your why?
At the heart of our work is our passion - to make a positive difference in the lives of children. This goes to the heart of the IB Mission. Anton Schulzki (an MYP Coordinator in Colorado Springs and a...
IB Webliography
The IB has introduced the IB Webliography, which collates some of the best online learning resources in one place. It’s a collective effort between the IB and educators around the world, which allows...
A World of Tomorrow
I have just attended the first virtal Beaconhouse conference exploring the future for education. It was a wonderful opportunity to engage with educational leaders across the globe. I have included some...
Summer Reflections
I always use the long vacation as an opportunity to refresh and recharge. This summer is providing particularly rich educational offerings, with online communities all over the globe leading webinars...
Summer Learning - Get ready for September
With medical experts anticipating a second wave of COVID-19, and with no vaccine yet available, schools are planning to deliver a hybrid / blended learning experience when they return in September (in...
IB publishes its philosophy of professional development
What's new about IB professional development The IB has just published its approach to professional development. Every IB professional learning experience is grounded in the process of social constructivism...
Back to school - how should we change?
Get ready for the future Enforced remote learning has shocked the educational system. There have been many gains, but it has also highlighted weaknesses in our education systems. This blog looks at lessons...
IB Voices - leadership discussions free to access
If you haven't come across these - the IB does tend to hide material! - the IB have produced some helpful short podcasts discussing key aspects of remote learning in this time of pandemic. Check them...