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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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Date
Length & Price
Keys to Success: The HL essay in DP Language A: Language & Literature and Literature Facilitator: Kate Beatty
FULL
16 September 2024 14:00 CEST
3 hours over 1 day 160 EUR / 150 GBP / 195 USD
16 September 2024 14:00 CEST Keys to Success: The HL essay in DP Language A: Language & Literature and Literature (FULL)
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 16 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This seminar is designed for Language B teachers that want to learn how to support the Extended Essay in a more comprehensive and confident manner. Participants will learn how to help students develop a topic and a research question in order to develop an in-depth analysis of the language, culture and society or literature studied in the language acquisition course. The course will be delivered in English, but will be applicable for all language B teachers.
Session 1 Preparation Topic selection and an exploration of the different types of language acquisition Extended Essays.
_Session 2 Support _Supporting students with a research question and research methods with an overview of the assessment rubric. Participants are encouraged to bring research questions to discuss with the group.
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 of September, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
The new Business Management Toolkit (BMT)is part of the DP syllabus content but it is expected that teachers will integrate the toolkit throughout the delivery of the course.
Session 1 What is the Business Management Toolkit (BMT)? Quantitative vs Qualitative BM tools. BMT for SL and BMT for HL. Step by step approach to what each BM tool is and how to use these in the new BM course.
Session 2 Worked examples for each of the quantitative BM tools. Ready-made resources / worksheets (with answers) for each of the BMTs, prepared for immediate use with your students. Opportunities to have your individual questions addressed. Resources for delivering the BMT and the new BM course.
All participants will leave with an updated bumper pack of different resources for delivering the new BMT - courtesy of InThinking Business Management.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 16 September; 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
This 3-hour Think-In is designed for teachers who will supervise the Extended Essays for the 2025 session.We will examine the process and means of guiding students towards a successful essay in Biology.
Session 1 Management of the EE, the assessment criteria, the elements of the essay, academic honesty.
Session 2 Developing a research question, guiding the process, effective check-in and reflection sessions.
There will be a dedicated Q and A part where all your questions will be addressed. You will come out of this Think-In feeling confident and well equipped to mentor an Extended Essay in Biology.
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, 17 September 9:00 – 12:15 CEST, (Paris time).
The IB 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 2024 exam session (expected to be in the first week of August 2024).
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.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 17 September; 10:00 – 13:15 CEST, (Paris time).
This Think-in will explore how supervisors can support students in all phases of their Language A EE 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 17 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Crash Course for the Mathematics Applications & Interpretation course will cover all the essential elements of the DP maths course including: syllabus content and organizing a 2-year teaching plan, preparing students for the external assessments and the internal assessment task (Exploration), practical teaching ideas and materials for incorporating inquiry-based approaches and problem-solving skills, and useful teaching tips and resources.
The focus of this Think-In is to provide practical advice and address participants’ questions and concerns so that a teacher new to IBDP maths will be able to start teaching the Applications & Interpretation course with greater confidence, information and ideas.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Four 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break each day using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 17 September, 14:00 CEST, 2nd day: 18 September, 14:00 CEST (Paris times).
Este seminario 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 18 de septiembre a las 16.00 – 19.15 PM (CEST), vía Zoom.
This 3-hour Think-In is designed for teachers who will supervise the Extended Essays for the 2025 session.We will examine the process and means of guiding students towards a successful essay in Biology.
Session 1 Management of the EE, the assessment criteria, the elements of the essay, academic honesty.
Session 2 Developing a research question, guiding the process, effective check-in and reflection sessions.
There will be a dedicated Q and A part where all your questions will be addressed. You will come out of this Think-In feeling confident and well equipped to mentor an Extended Essay in Biology.
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, 19 September 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (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 + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 23 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support School Supported Self Taught (SSST) coordinators, teachers and tutors through the complete process of coordinating, planning, preparing and supporting SSST Language A students. We will consider effective methods of organizing and planning the course, the importance of appropriate text selection, and strategies for teaching students who may be learning remotely or engaging with a self-study model tutor lead model. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria, assessing specimen papers and building students’ skills in each of the assessment components and answering participants’ questions.
Session 1 Planning and organising the SSST course from the perspective of the SSST coordinator, classroom teacher and tutor; supporting students to choose appropriate texts; teaching and learning strategies for the virtual, self-study and face-to-face classroom environments.
Session 2 Assessing the internal and external exam components including deconstructing the assessment criteria, exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses, incorporating best practice into supporting and preparing SSST students for the exams.
Padlet resources will be shared with participants.
An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 24 September 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
This 3-hour Think-In is designed to help teachers develop best practice in the successful management and execution of the Scientific Investigation. There will be discussions on database and simulation investigations. We will also explore possibilities for experiments conducted away from the traditional laboratory environment using readily available apparatus. There will be opportunities to ask for specific advice on achieving good outcomes for student investigations and for sharing resources. Safety and ethical issues will also be addressed.
Session 1 Teaching practical, mathematical, and statistical skills within the PSOW. Delivering formative assessment for the investigation.
Session 2 You will be asked to moderate one IA sample prior to the seminar and a second sample will also be assessed during the second session of the seminar.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the Think-In.
Two 90-minute sessions; via Zoom 24 September, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
Este Think-In tiene como objetivo ofrecer a los profesores herramientas y estrategias efectivas para poder abordar la comprensión auditiva en clase. Se contará con un enfoque práctico y dinámico que guiará a los alumnos hacia una comprensión más profunda y significativa de los textos orales. Se aclararán todas las inquietudes que puedan surgir.
Sesión 1 Enfoque sistemático para el desarrollo de la comprensión auditiva.
Sesión 2 Análisis del enfoque en la práctica a través de la escucha y análisis de textos orales.
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, martes 24 de septiembre, 15.00 – 18.15 CEST (Paris).
This Crash Course for the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches course will cover all the essential elements of the DP mathematics course including: syllabus content and organizing a 2-year teaching plan, preparing students for the external assessments and the internal assessment task (exploration), practical teaching ideas and materials for incorporating inquiry-based approaches and problem-solving skills, and useful teaching tips and resources.
The focus of this Think-In is to provide practical advice and address participants’ questions and concerns so that a teacher new to IBDP maths will be able to start teaching the Analysis and Approaches course with greater confidence, information and ideas.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Four 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break each day using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 25 September, 14:00 CEST, 2nd day: 26 September, 14:00 CEST (Paris times).
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 25 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
Are you being pulled in a thousand different directions? Are you fatigued by constant firefighting as you are attempting to deliver the latest initiatives to fulfill your school’s or program’s strategic intents? Join our community of leaders as we navigate a simulation activity and organize our experiences to lead in the age of AI.
SESSION 1 Simulation Activity We are using the allegory of flying an airplane while building it with both wings on fire to describe how it felt to lead our schools during the last several years. Now the wings are hopefully not on fire anymore, but how do we move on without burning out while AI is infiltrating all aspects of our lives. Let’s play the game and learn how to navigate leadership in the age of AI.
SESSION 2 Collaborative Learning Let’s work together to organize your ideas as we are navigating our leadership experiences in our own school contexts. We will explore strategies for improvement to develop nuance and agility in leadership at all levels. We will use a graphic organizer for leading in the age of AI with specific exercises such as mapping stakeholders and developing meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while delivering complex technology initiatives.
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, 26 September 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
This Think-In is for teachers of Analysis & Approaches HL who wish to develop skills and resources for preparing their students for the HL Paper 3 exam which contains two extended response problem-solving questions. The primary goal of this Think-In is to share strategies, ideas & resources that can help your students achieve top marks on the HL Paper 3 exam. An original Paper 3 mock exam (with worked solutions), exclusive to this Think-In, will be shared and reviewed with participants.
Session 1 Some of the questions to be discussed include: What skills and habits must students develop to be successful on Paper 3? How can these skills and habits be addressed in the classroom? What are common elements of Paper 3 questions? What useful advice regarding Paper 3 should be shared and discussed with students? What helpful insights about Paper 3 can we obtain from recent subject reports?
Session 2 Some of the questions to be discussed include: What resources can help students practice key skills for Paper 3? Why is Paper 3 particularly challenging for many students? How can a teacher create their own Paper 3 preparation materials? What syllabus items and concepts are more likely to be, or not to be, included in Paper 3 questions? Ready-made materials will be presented and shared with participants.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 26 September, 14:00 - 17:15 (CEST Paris time).
In this short and specific Think-In we will focus on the exhibition in the DP Visual Arts and discuss what makes it a success, or not, exploring key issues in both the development of artwork and its presentation. Are you feeling baffled by your students' marks or looking for strategies to raise the bar? This workshop is open to both new and experienced teachers as we believe that the sharing of lived experience and fresh insight can be of benefit to all. Some of the topics we will address:
• Developing a coherent body of work
• Uncovering bigger ideas
• Bridging artworks ( finding continuity)
• Marking discussion
• Curatorial strategies
• Going forward: making the most of the exhibition
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, 27 September 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
This seminar is designed for Language B teachers that want to learn how to support the Extended Essay in a more comprehensive and confident manner. Participants will learn how to help students develop a topic and a research question in order to develop an in-depth analysis of the language, culture and society or literature studied in the language acquisition course. The course will be delivered in English, but will be applicable for all language B teachers.
Session 1 Preparation Topic selection and an exploration of the different types of language acquisition Extended Essays.
Session 2 Support Supporting students with a research question and research methods with an overview of the assessment rubric. Participants are encouraged to bring research questions to discuss with the group.
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 of September, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
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 3 October, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (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, 15 October, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (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, 21 October, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for ToK teachers who are looking to develop their approach to the preparation of the essay assessment component. Participants will be encouraged to think carefully about the skills that are needed in the different stages of the processes of building an essay and how these skills can be nurtured in the ToK classroom. At the end of the Think-In participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what is required in the essay task and how these requirements can be nurtured and scaffolded.
Session 1 What makes a good ToK essay? This session introduces the essay task and takes a long hard look at the features that mark out a good ToK essay from the crowd. We shall discuss a number of approaches to the structure of the essay paying special attention to an example-driven strategy.
Session 2 Exemplification, generalisation, and evaluation This session examines the roles these processes play in the construction of the essay through a set of hands-on tasks.
Session 3 Assessment This session aims to refine participants’ appreciation of the subtleties of the assessment process by taking an in-depth look at a student essay through the eyes of a senior examiner.
Session 4 Scaffolding writing skills Finally, we look at the craft of writing the ToK essay and develop strategies for scaffolding clear, purposeful writing, with particular reference to EAL students.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Four 60-minute sessions using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 22 October, 14:00 - 16:15 CEST 2nd day: 23 October, 14:00 - 16:15 CEST (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 24 October, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
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, 28 October, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for ToK teachers who are looking to develop their approach to the preparation of the exhibition assessment component. Participants will be encouraged to think carefully about the skills that are needed in the different stages of the processes of building an exhibition and how these skills can be nurtured in the ToK classroom. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what is required in the exhibition task and how these requirements can be nurtured and scaffolded.
Session 1 The ToK Exhibition task
This session introduces the exhibition task and situates it within the ethos of the new ToK programme: specifically, that knowledge can involve material objects, that knowledge is predominantly social, and that knowledge involves performance. We shall discuss what makes a good exhibition and how to scaffold the choice of objects.
Session 2 Exemplification and forging connections
This session examines the roles these processes play in the construction of the exhibition through a set of hands-on tasks. Strategies for focusing on salient aspects of the prompt will be examined.
Session 3 Assessment
This session aims to refine participants’ appreciation of the subtleties of the assessment process by taking an in-depth look at a number of exhibition samples through the eyes of a senior examiner.
Session 4 Further refinements to the process of curating an exhibition
Finally, we examine how teachers can further support students in the curation process by guiding participants toward producing an action plan for generating the exhibition sensitive to the specific school context.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Four 60-minute sessions using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 5 November, 14:00 -16:15 CET (Paris time) 2nd day: 6 November, 14:00 -16:15 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 6 November, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for new MYP Visual Art Teachers who want a practical approach to organising and designing assessment tasks. At the end of the seminar, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to guide students in a summative task while sharing and collaborating ideas with others.
Session 1: Organising and Designing Tasks Strategies and tools for teachers to set up assessment tasks and guide students with rubrics. Strategies and tools to help students understand assessment rubrics and develop better self-management skills.
Session 2: Examples of Assessment Strategies for managing internal assessment expectations. Teachers share and discuss examples of assessment outcomes and expectations. At the end, time is allocated to share resources with questions and answers. Teachers are asked to share one example of an assessment with the group.
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 September, 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 21 of November, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for MYP Visual Art Teachers who want a practical approach to organising the visual art process journal through the lens of ATLs. At the end of the seminar, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to guide students in developing the skills needed to be successful with the process journal.
Session 1: Introduction to the Process Journal and ATL skills Strategies and tools for teachers to set up and introduce the process journal expectations to students. Strategies and tools to help students practice and demonstrate ATL skills in the journal.
Session 2: Digital Uploading and Creating Slides to showcase criteria Strategies for digitising the journal, IB expectations and how best to showcase and create digital slides for internal and external assessment. At the end, time will be allocated to share resources with questions and answers.
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 21 November, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
The IB DP Business Management course (first exams 2024) includes a range of quantitative tools and techniques that SL and HL students must become familiar with. This Think-In will focus on all quantitative aspects of the new course, including those in the Business Management Toolkit (BMT).
Session 1 Understanding the importance of quantitative tools and techniques. Quantitative techniques in the syllabus and the BMT. Applying quantitative techniques in the IA, EE, and Paper 2 assessments.
Session 2 Worked examples and marking exercise (time pending). Ready-made resources / worksheets (with answers) for each of the quantitative tools in the new BMT, ready for use with your students. Opportunities to have your individual questions addressed.
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 26 November; 14:00 – 17:15 CET, (Paris time).
The IB DP Business Management course (first exams 2024) includes a new Paper 3 for HL students, based on a social enterprise. This Think-In will focus on all aspects of the new Paper 3 and key skills for exam success.
_Session 1: Understanding the role of social enterprises. Skills for applying qualitative techniques in the new Paper 3 assessment. Understanding the human needs and organizational challenges of social enterprises. Worked examples. Understanding the plan of action (business strategy) question.
Session 2 Top tips for interpreting the new assessment criteria. Developing critical thinking skills for Paper 3. Ready-made resources / exam papers (with full mark schemes), ready for use with your students. Paper 3 marking (time pending). Opportunities to have your individual questions addressed.
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 27 November; 14:00 – 17:15 CET, (Paris time).
A Think-In for teachers supervising an Extended Essay in DP Business Management this year. Although the training is designed for those relatively new to the EE and/or IB Business Management, the workshop is open to anyone who may be interested. The webinar will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Formulating good EE titles and research questions in Business Management, Understanding the assessment criteria, Subject-specific advice, Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the reflection sessions, Essential skills for success, Marking exercises, Resource sharing, Essay Writing frameworks, The World Studies EE with Business Management, Q&A session.
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 29 November; 14:00 – 17:15 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 2 December, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
The new Business Management Internal Assessment (IA) is a compulsory aspect of the course. This Think-In will explore all the changes to the common IA for SL and HL students, with opportunities for your individual questions to be addressed.
Session 1 Overview of the new IA Step by step approach to what makes a good Business Management IA. Focus on key concepts. Discussion on backwards vs forward looking research questions. Discussion on primary versus secondary research in the IA.
Session 2 Interpreting the new assessment criteria Focus on academic integrity in the IA. Marking exercise (time pending). This Think-In includes ready-made resources for the IA, ready for use with your students.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 4 December; 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (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 at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 9 December, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for DP Language 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 at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 10 December, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
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