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Virtual Think-Ins
Short, Sharp, Specific
Think-In: a meeting or conference for thoughtful discussion.
We offer a range of non-IB certified virtual seminars all of which are
branded as "Think-Ins". As the name suggests they are designed to
promote thoughtful discussion on, and deeper understanding of,
topics that complement official IB workshops. Our Think-Ins
—all of which are led by expert practitioners—
last 3, 4, or 6 hours over 1 or 2 days.
There are three types of Think-In:
Click on any title below for further information - and check back regularly as new Think-Ins are being added every week!
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Subject
Date
Length & Price
Keys to Success: The IA in the new DP Physics Facilitator: Tim Kirk
30 January 2025 09:00 CET
3 hours over 1 day 160 EUR / 150 GBP / 195 USD
30 January 2025 09:00 CET Keys to Success: The IA in the new DP Physics
This Think-In for Physics teachers will focus on the internal assessment requirements of the new DP Physics course. We will look in detail at the course requirements and discuss the impact these have on teaching and learning.
Session 1 The new criteria and the best fit approach. The moderation process. Implications for teaching and learning.
Session 2 Techniques for building the required skills and inquiry tools for the IA. How to get students to choose their topics. The difference between an IA and the extended essay.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 30 January, 9:00 – 12:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In for Chemistry teachers will focus on the internal assessment requirements of the new DP Chemistry guide. We will look in detail at the new assessment criteria and discuss the best ways to support the students to do well in their IA.
Session 1 The new criteria and the best-fit approach. The moderation process. Implications for teaching and learning throughout the course.
Session 2 Giving feedback on the first draft - what are we looking for? Supporting students in choosing research questions that work.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 30 January, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
The goal of this Think-In is to discuss how to better prepare our students for the IA as well as how to plan the process better before students begin their assessment.
Session 1 How to run mock IAs in class without a lot of marking. How to structure each of the four IA sections. Finally, we will discuss how to apply statistics when looking at data in the Analysis section.
Session 2 The second session will focus on feedback and assessment. We will look at some IAs of varying quality and have a discussion of what advice to give students and how to best assess our students’ work.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the Think-In.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break, via Zoom 31 January 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time)
This 3-hour Think-In is designed to help teachers to develop best practice in successfully completing the Skills and Applications of Skills in situations where the resources available are basic
Session 1 will focus on the ESOW and the teaching of practical skills with limited equipment.
Session 2 will concentrate on integrating the mathematical and statistical skills within the ESOW, and in delivering formative assessment for the Scientific Investigation.
There will be opportunities to ask for specific advice on achieving good outcomes for student investigations and also for sharing resources. Safety and ethical issues will also be addressed.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 4 February 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This 3-hour Think-In is designed to help teachers to develop best practice in successfully completing the Skills and Applications of Skills in situations where the resources available are basic
Session 1 will focus on the ESOW and the teaching of practical skills with limited equipment.
Session 2 will concentrate on integrating the mathematical and statistical skills within the ESOW, and in delivering formative assessment for the Scientific Investigation.
There will be opportunities to ask for specific advice on achieving good outcomes for student investigations and also for sharing resources. Safety and ethical issues will also be addressed.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 6 February 9:00 – 12:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for English B teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ speaking skills that are needed for oral examinations. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate, share, and express ideas that facilitate student oral performance. Many students have linguistic strengths, but most are intimidated by speaking assessments. Learn tips and tricks to help the teacher and student perform their best for the test. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what to expect with the oral assessments and how to help their students prepare effectively.
Session 1 Stimulus choice How to choose a good stimulus that can yield maximum results.
Session 2 - Practice, practice, practice Tips and tricks to help your students prepare and perform well on the oral examination.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 6 February, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-in will include advice on how to structure the IA process & giving students guidance. The sessions will also include grading practise and a breakdown of what examiners are looking for to score highly in each separate criteria.
Session 1: Planning for the the internal assessment How to schedule the IAs? What makes a good article to focus on? How to structure the IA? Utilizing the feedback process. How to score maximum point for reach of the criteria. Covering each key concept.
Session 2: Marking the internal assessment The internal assessment process. What are examiners looking for? Grading of individual portfolios including discussions.
The maximum number of participants per Think-In is 20. An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the Think-In.
Two 90-minute sessions; via Zoom 6 February, 14:00 – 17:15 CET, (Paris time).
In this Think-In, we will focus on the Exhibition in the DP Visual Arts and discuss what makes it a success, exploring key issues in both the development of artwork and its presentation. Are you looking for strategies to raise the bar or wishing to deepen your understanding of past students' marks? This Think-In is open to both new and experienced teachers as sharing lived experience and fresh insight can benefit all.
Session 1 Developing a strong body of work: How to work with a range of technical artistic skill levels and conceptual understandings.
-Session 3_ Getting the most out of the Exhibition: Strategies for building coherence and developing the Curatorial Rationale; harnessing the summative Exhibition for students in both year groups at once.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Three 60-minute sessions + two breaks (total of 15 minutes); via Zoom, 6 February 2025; 14:00 – 17:15 CET, (Paris time).
Este Think-In está diseñado con el objetivo de apoyar a profesores y a estudiantes de PD español Ab Initio para organizar, preparar y completar la evaluación interna. Se practicarán los tres componentes de esta prueba oral. También se analizarán ejemplos de tareas para las distintas áreas temáticas y los temas prescritos. Al final del seminario las y los participantes tendrán las herramientas necesarias para ayudar a que sus estudiantes completen con éxito el oral individual.
Sesión 1 Elección de un estímulo: Se practicará la elección de un buen estímulo para las distintas áreas temáticas y los distintos temas prescritos.
Sesión 2 Práctica: Se analizarán ejemplos de evaluación para diferentes áreas temáticas y distintos temas.
El número máximo de participantes es de 20. Al final del Think-In los participantes recibirán un certificado de participación.
Dos sesiones de 90 minutos via Zoom, 7 de febrero, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time)
The Biology and ESS students are required to have a solid understanding of data. In this Think-In we will focus on how to reliably collect it, summarise and present it, understand the results of statistical analysis and write up these results in an investigation. You are encouraged to bring along one or two IA sample research questions to work through during the sessions.
Session 1 Introduction to collecting and summarising data and building these skills through your course.
Session 2 Choosing appropriate statistical tests, analysing the results and building these skills through your course.
The sessions will be co-facilitated by Zoe Badcock and Lisa Horsington.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 10 February 9:00– 12:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for ab initio teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ speaking skills that are needed for oral examinations. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate, share, and express ideas that facilitate student oral performance. Many students have linguistic strengths, but most are intimidated by speaking assessments. Learn tips and tricks to help the teacher and student perform their best for the test. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what to expect with the oral assessments and how to help their students prepare effectively.
Session 1 Stimulus choice How to choose a good stimulus that can yield maximum results.
Session 2 Practice, practice, practice Tips and tricks to help your students prepare and perform well on the oral examination.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 11 April, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and performing the individual oral. We will consider appropriate choices of global issues, the importance of text selection and effective methods of organizing and practising the individual oral. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the IO; incorporating global issues; choosing and making use of extracts, organizing the IO and planning for the teacher/student question and answer session.
Session 2 Assessing the IO including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practices into preparing students for the IO.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 11 February, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for Language B teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ speaking skills that are needed for oral examinations. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate, share, and express ideas that facilitate student oral performance. Many students have linguistic strengths, but most are intimidated by speaking assessments. Learn tips and tricks to help the teacher and student perform their best for the test. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what to expect with the oral assessments and how to help their students prepare effectively. The workshop is delivered in English, but will be applicable for all languages.
Session 1 Stimulus choice How to choose a good stimulus that can yield maximum results.
Session 2 Practice, practice, practice Tips and tricks to help your students prepare and perform well on the oral examination. Sharing of resources for all languages.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 12 February, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and writing the HL essay. We will consider choosing texts and using the learner portfolio effectively; incorporating course concepts; choosing the essay topic; crafting an excellent essay title and organizing the structure of the essay. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the HL essay including choice of text and using the learner portfolio effectively; incorporating course concepts; choosing the topic of the essay and crafting excellent essay titles, organizing the HL essay.
Session 2 Assessing the HL essay including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practices into preparing students for the HL essay.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 12 February, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
Este Think-In persigue el objetivo de ofrecer a los profesores de Lengua A del Diploma un mejor conocimiento de las pautas que rigen la organización del examen oral, así como la aplicación de los Criterios de Evaluación en la corrección de trabajos que corresponden a este componente. Con ese fin, se pondrán a disposición de los participantes muestras auténticas (corregidas y sin corregir) y se procederá a corregir estas últimas, reflexionando sobre las características de cada prueba y sobre su calificación. El objetivo es facilitar a los profesores el conocimiento de los propósitos y aspectos relevantes de este componente, de modo que puedan planificar y organizar sus consideraciones y prácticas sobre la EI de manera exitosa.
Sesión 1 Discusión de pautas de organización y corrección de la EI.
Sesión 2 Análisis y corrección de muestras específicas.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Dos sesiones de 90 minutos, el día 12 de febrero a las 16.00 – 19.15 PM (CET), vía Zoom.
This Think-In is designed for ab initio teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ writing skills that are needed for external examinations. Often students may have a good command of the language, but they may lack the planning, organization, and development skills to craft a quality written work. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to effectively prepare their students for the written assessment.
Session 1 Reading the prompt How to decipher the prompt and choose the correct text type to demonstrate conceptual understanding.
Session 2 Organizing and developing the text Tips and tricks to help your students write well on the exam.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 18 February, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for Language A: Language & Literature and Literature teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ writing skills that are needed in Paper 1 and Paper 2 external examinations. Often students may lack an understanding of analytical and evaluation techniques for specific text types, appropriate terminology and planning, organization, and development skills to craft a quality written response. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to effectively prepare their students for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 written assessments.
Session 1 Analysing and Writing about different Text-Types. How to teach students to recognise and use analytical techniques for different text-types, incorporate formal language and terminology, to write a response that demonstrates conceptual understanding.
Session 2 Organising the Paper 1 Guided Response and the Paper 2 Essay and Tips and Tricks to help your students write excellent responses.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 24 February 14:00 – 17:15 CET, (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for new MYP Coordinators, leadership, curriculum coordinators, heads of department or anyone looking to learn more about the MYP eAssessments. This Think-In will have a practical approach to organizing the eAssessments for students and teachers. At the end of the seminar, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to guide students, teachers, and parents while sharing and collaborating ideas with others.
Session 1 Organizing - overview of eAssessments/ePortfolios learning about how they benefit your programme. We will go over strategies and tools to prepare students, teachers and parents before the process begins. Practical tips of how to register students, be aware of key dates, and how to organize your MYP programme for success.
Session 2 eAssessments, ePortfolios, and beyond - strategies for a mock eAssessment session with student reflection leading to goal setting targets. Participants will also learn how to set up key task completion dates for ePortfolios by organizing an assessment calendar. Time will be allocated at the end for sharing of resources with question and answer.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 24 February, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
The Biology and ESS students are required to have a solid understanding of data. In this Think-In we will focus on how to reliably collect it, summarise and present it, understand the results of statistical analysis and write up these results in an investigation. You are encouraged to bring along one or two IA sample research questions to work through during the sessions.
Session 1 Introduction to collecting and summarising data and building these skills through your course.
Session 2 Choosing appropriate statistical tests, analysing the results and building these skills through your course.
The sessions will be co-facilitated by Zoe Badcock and Lisa Horsington.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 24 February 16:00– 19:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In for Science teachers will focus on the similarities and differences in the internal assessment requirements of the new Group 4 Science courses. We will look in detail at individual course requirements and discuss the impact these have on teaching and learning in the different disciplines.
Session 1: Similarities The new criteria and the best fit approach. The moderation process. Implications for teaching and learning.
Session 2 Differences Techniques for building the required skills and inquiry tools for the IA. How to get students to choose their topics. Managing the timings of the IA. The difference between an IA and the extended essay.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 28 February, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and writing the Paper 1 guided textual analysis. We will consider ways to teach a range of text types and using the learner portfolio effectively to support students in their development of paper 1 skills; crafting an excellent analysis and organizing the structure of the response. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ expertise in the paper 1 guided textual analysis components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the paper 1 analysis including different text types and using the learner portfolio effectively; responding to the guiding question; crafting an excellent response and organizing the Paper 1 response.
Session 2 Assessing examples of paper 1 essay responses including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify text types; strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practices into preparing students for Paper 1.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 3 March 14:00 – 17:15 CET, (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for all Language B teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ writing skills that are needed for external examinations. Often students may have a good command of the language, but they may lack the planning, organization, and development skills to craft a quality written work. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to effectively prepare their students for the written assessment.
Session 1 Reading the prompt How to decipher the prompt and choose the correct text type to demonstrate conceptual understanding.
Session 2 Organizing and developing the text Tips and tricks to help your students write well on the exam.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 4 March, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and writing the Paper 2 essay. We will consider ways to use the learner portfolio effectively to support students in their development of paper 2 skills including structuring and organising an excellent essay. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ expertise in the paper 2 components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the paper 2 essay including different text-types and using the learner portfolio effectively; responding to the essay question; crafting an excellent response and organizing the essay.
Session 2 Assessing examples of paper 2 essay responses including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials; strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practice into preparing students for Paper 2.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 4 March, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and writing the HL essay. We will consider choosing texts and using the learner portfolio effectively; incorporating course concepts; choosing the essay topic; crafting an excellent essay title and organizing the structure of the essay. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the HL essay including choice of text and using the learner portfolio effectively; incorporating course concepts; choosing the topic of the essay and crafting excellent essay titles, organizing the HL essay.
Session 2 Assessing the HL essay including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practices into preparing students for the HL essay.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 5 March, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and performing the individual oral. We will consider appropriate choices of global issues, the importance of text selection and effective methods of organizing and practising the individual oral. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the IO; incorporating global issues; choosing and making use of extracts, organizing the IO and planning for the teacher/student question and answer session.
Session 2 Assessing the IO including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practices into preparing students for the IO.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 17 March, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for all Language B teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ reading and listening skills that are needed for their paper 2 exam. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate, share, and express ideas that facilitate student receptive language skills and exam preparation. Many students have linguistic strengths, but are intimidated by listening assessments. Also many students may have strong reading comprehension skills, but do they translate to their exams? Learn tips and tricks to help students perform their best for the test and to prepare your own reading and listening assessments. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to help their students prepare effectively.
Session 1 - Reading Comprehension How to effectively create your own assessment and prepare your students for the exam.
Session 2 -Listening Comprehension How to effectively create your own assessment and prepare your students for the exam.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 6 March, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
The DP Business Management course (first exams 2024) includes a new common Paper 1 for SL and HL students, based on a pre-released statement from the IB. This Think-In will focus on all aspects of the new Paper 1 and key skills for exam success following the official release of the pre-released statement for the May 2025 exam session (expected to be in the first week of February 2025).
Session 1 Understanding the components of the new Paper 1 exam. Skills for applying qualitative techniques in the new Paper 1 assessment. Worked examples for research (topics in the pre-released statement). A breakdown of the introductory statement to the Paper 1 case study.
Session 2 Top tips for interpreting the new Paper 1 assessment criteria. Developing critical thinking skills for Paper 1. Examples of possible exam questions, ready for use with your students. Classroom activities to help with preparations for Paper 1. Opportunities to have your individual questions addressed.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 7 March 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
The DP Business Management course (first exams 2024) includes a new common Paper 1 for SL and HL students, based on a pre-released statement from the IB. This Think-In will focus on all aspects of the new Paper 1 and key skills for exam success following the official release of the pre-released statement for the May 2025 exam session (expected to be in the first week of February 2025).
Session 1 Understanding the components of the new Paper 1 exam. Skills for applying qualitative techniques in the new Paper 1 assessment. Worked examples for research (topics in the pre-released statement). A breakdown of the introductory statement to the Paper 1 case study.
Session 2 Top tips for interpreting the new Paper 1 assessment criteria. Developing critical thinking skills for Paper 1. Examples of possible exam questions, ready for use with your students. Classroom activities to help with preparations for Paper 1. Opportunities to have your individual questions addressed.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 10 March 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In for Physics teachers will give the participants an overview external and internal assessment in the NEW DP Physics course. We will look in detail at the specific course requirements and investigate the links to the assessment objectives of the course. We will also discuss possible routes through the syllabus and the implications for teaching and learning.
Session 1 Syllabus structure, course aims and assessment objectives, external assessments, paper structure, implications for teaching and learning.
Session 2 Internal assessment (IA) & moderation, difference between extended essay and IA, routes through the syllabus and timing issues.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 17 March, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for ab initio teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ reading and listening skills that are needed for their paper 2 exam. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate, share, and express ideas that facilitate student receptive language skills and exam preparation.
Many students have linguistic strengths, but are intimidated by listening assessments. Also many students may have strong reading comprehension skills, but do they translate to their exams? Learn tips and tricks to help students perform their best for the test and to prepare your own reading and listening assessments. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to help their students prepare effectively.
-Session 1 Reading Comprehension_ How to effectively create your own assessment and prepare your students for the exam.
Session 2 Listening Comprehension How to effectively create your own assessment and prepare your students for the exam.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 18 March, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-in will explore how supervisors can support students in all phases of their Language A EE (last exams N26) from initial choice of a topic, development of the research question, through the research phase, to writing well the EE and reflecting on it. We will consider the three categories of Language and Literature EE´s and we will explore the assessment criteria and strategies for writing the EE to examine what makes an excellent EE. We will discuss the role of the supervisor in supporting students and helping them avoid typical pitfalls.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 25 March, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for Language A: Language & Literature and Literature teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ writing skills that are needed in Paper 1 and Paper 2 external examinations. Often students may lack an understanding of analytical and evaluation techniques for specific text types, appropriate terminology and planning, organization, and development skills to craft a quality written response. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to effectively prepare their students for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 written assessments.
Session 1 Analysing and Writing about different Text-Types. How to teach students to recognise and use analytical techniques for different text-types, incorporate formal language and terminology, to write a response that demonstrates conceptual understanding.
Session 2 Organising the Paper 1 Guided Response and the Paper 2 Essay and Tips and Tricks to help your students write excellent responses.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 26 March 14:00 – 17:15 CET, (Paris time).
This Think-In for Physics teachers will focus on the implications of the introduction of required Skills and Inquiry tools. We will also discuss the impact these have on teaching and learning.
Session 1: Required skills – what changes have been introduced? Best approach to ensuring students acquire these skills. Links to assessment objectives of the course. Planning the time needed to acquire these skills. Implications for assessment (internal and external).
Session 2: Inquiry tools – what changes have been introduced? Links to Approaches to Learning. Links to assessment objectives of the course. Planning the time needed to acquire these skills. Implications for assessment (internal and external).
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 28 March, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In for DP Language A teachers focuses on the new Extended Essay (first teaching 2025). The training is designed for those interested in finding out about all the changes to the new EE guide (first assessment 2027). The Think-In will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Unpacking the new EE guide step by step - What's in, What's out, and What's changed? Formulating good EE research questions in DP Language A. Understanding the new assessment criteria. Subject-specific advice. Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the new EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the new reflection sessions and drop-in meetings. Essential skills for success. Marking exercise (time pending). Writing evaluative and substantiated conclusions. Essay Writing frameworks. The new interdisciplinary EE. Resource sharing. Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 7 April 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In for Economics teachers focuses on the new Extended Essay (first teaching 2025). The training is designed for those interested in finding out about all the changes to the new EE guide (first assessment 2027). The Think-In will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Unpacking the new EE guide step by step - What's in, What's out, and What's changed? Formulating good EE research questions in Economics. Understanding the new assessment criteria. Subject-specific advice. Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the new EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the new reflection sessions and drop-in meetings. Essential skills for success. Marking exercise (time pending). Writing evaluative and substantiated conclusions. Essay Writing frameworks. The new interdisciplinary EE with Economics Resource sharing. Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and anInThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 9 April 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In for Economics teachers focuses on the new Extended Essay (first teaching 2025). The training is designed for those interested in finding out about all the changes to the new EE guide (first assessment 2027). The Think-In will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Unpacking the new EE guide step by step - What's in, What's out, and What's changed? Formulating good EE research questions in Economics. Understanding the new assessment criteria. Subject-specific advice. Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the new EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the new reflection sessions and drop-in meetings. Essential skills for success. Marking exercise (time pending). Writing evaluative and substantiated conclusions. Essay Writing frameworks. The new interdisciplinary EE with Economics Resource sharing. Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and anInThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 14 April 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
The Biology and ESS students are required to have a solid understanding of data. In this Think-In we will focus on how to reliably collect it, summarise and present it, understand the results of statistical analysis and write up these results in an investigation. You are encouraged to bring along one or two IA sample research questions to work through during the sessions.
Session 1 Introduction to collecting and summarising data and building these skills through your course.
Session 2 Choosing appropriate statistical tests, analysing the results and building these skills through your course.
The sessions will be co-facilitated by Zoe Badcock and Lisa Horsington.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 16 April 14:00– 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In for Business Management teachers focuses on the new Extended Essay (first teaching 2025). The training is designed for those interested in finding out about all the changes to the new EE guide (first assessment 2027). The Think-In will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Unpacking the new EE guide step by step - What's in, What's out, and What's changed? Formulating good EE research questions in Business Management. Understanding the new assessment criteria. Subject-specific advice. Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the new EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the new reflection sessions and drop-in meetings. Essential skills for success. Marking exercise (time pending). Writing evaluative and substantiated conclusions. Essay Writing frameworks. The new interdisciplinary EE with Business Management. Resource sharing. Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and anInThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 25 April 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In for Business Management teachers focuses on the new Extended Essay (first teaching 2025). The training is designed for those interested in finding out about all the changes to the new EE guide (first assessment 2027). The Think-In will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Unpacking the new EE guide step by step - What's in, What's out, and What's changed? Formulating good EE research questions in Business Management. Understanding the new assessment criteria. Subject-specific advice. Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the new EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the new reflection sessions and drop-in meetings. Essential skills for success. Marking exercise (time pending). Writing evaluative and substantiated conclusions. Essay Writing frameworks. The new interdisciplinary EE with Business Management. Resource sharing. Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and anInThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 30 April 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
At HL, Environmental Systems and Societies requires students to consider the HL Lenses, Environmental Law, Environmental Economics and Environmental Ethics as they think about the challenges we face. This Think-In will consider the knowledge presented in the HL lenses and the strategies that may help students use these lenses holistically and synoptically.
Session 1 Understanding the HL Lenses. This session will use examples to help elucidate each of the lenses.
Session 2 Integrating the HL Lenses through the course and developing assessment strategies to help students critically use them.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 16 May, 16:00 – 19:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-Inis designed for Language A or B teachers that want to learn new ways to connect their subject area course to TOK to support the DP core. Participants will collaborate to share strategies and tips to connect with the theme of Knowledge and Language with the overall TOK course. This Think-In will be particularly useful for participants that need to complete a course outline or unit planner that makes connections to TOK.
Session 1 Connecting Language A/B to TOK - strategies and tools to connect the curriculum to TOK
Session 2 TOK Assessments and Language - an overview of the TOK assessments and how they connect to Language.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 20 May, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In for DP coordinators and teachers and focuses on the new interdisciplinary Extended Essay (first teaching 2025). The training is designed for those interested in finding out about the new EE guide (first assessment 2027). The Think-In will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the interdisciplinary EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Unpacking the interdisciplinary option in the new EE guide step by step from the perspective of interdisciplinary thinking, we will discuss what's new and strategies for successful implementation, including, formulating good interdisciplinary EE research questions; understanding the new assessment criteria; interdisciplinary-specific advice; managing the EE process effectively and ensuring effective citation and referencing in the new interdisciplinary EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the new reflection sessions and drop-in meetings. Essential skills for success. Marking exercise (time pending). Writing evaluative and substantiated conclusions. Essay Writing frameworks. Resource sharing. Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 21 May 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In for DP Language A teachers focuses on the new Extended Essay (first teaching 2025). The training is designed for those interested in finding out about all the changes to the new EE guide (first assessment 2027). The Think-In will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Unpacking the new EE guide step by step - What's in, What's out, and What's changed? Formulating good EE research questions in DP Language A. Understanding the new assessment criteria. Subject-specific advice. Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the new EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the new reflection sessions and drop-in meetings. Essential skills for success. Marking exercise (time pending). Writing evaluative and substantiated conclusions. Essay Writing frameworks. The new interdisciplinary EE. Resource sharing. Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 22 May 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for new MYP Personal Project Coordinators looking to have a more practical approach to organizing the personal project for students and supervisors. At the end of the seminar, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to guide students while sharing and collaborating ideas with others.
Session 1 Organizing - strategies and tools to prepare students, supervisors and parents before the process begins. Practical tips of how to register students and be an organized personal project coordinator.
Session 2 The Exhibition and beyond - strategies for a successful exhibition and upload of reports. Time will be allocated at the end for sharing of resources with question and answer.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 5 June, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
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