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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 Extended Essay in DP Biology Facilitator: Richard Scarr
14 November 2024 09:00 CET
3 hours over 1 day 160 EUR / 150 GBP / 195 USD
14 November 2024 09:00 CET Keys to Success: The Extended Essay in DP Biology
This 3-hour Think-In is designed for teachers relatively new to the IB and those who will mentor Extended Essays for the 2025 session but is open to anyone who may be interested. We will examine the process and means of guiding pupils 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 session on the second day 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 of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 14 November, 9:00 – 12:15 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, 18 November, 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).
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 21 November, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (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, 25 November, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
Are you new to teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme? This practical introduction will guide you through the IB approaches to teaching. Transitioning to the IB framework often involves unlearning traditional teaching methods. This can be challenging, as it requires questioning deeply ingrained beliefs, recognizing their limitations, and adopting new, more relevant concepts.
In this crash course, you will:
• Gain an understanding of the IB approaches to teaching.
• Learn practical strategies to teach the IB way, including:
o Leading learning by inquiry.
o Forming conceptual understanding.
o Leveraging the power of context.
o Meeting the needs of each individual learner.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 25 November 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (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).
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 26 November, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
Keys to Success: The Scientific Investigation in DP Biology.
This 3-hour Think-In is designed to help teachers develop best practice in the successful management and execution of the Scientific Investigation.
The first session will concentrate on the teaching of practical, mathematical, and statistical skills within the PSOW and in delivering formative assessment for the investigation.
The second session of the Think-In will concentrate on assessment. You will be asked to moderate one IA sample prior to the Think-In and a second sample will also be assessed during the second session.
There will also be discussion 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.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 26 November, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
Este seminario está diseñado para profesores de Español B en preparación de la evaluación interna. Se explorarán las tres etapas indispensables para el éxito en este componente: preparación, práctica y corrección. Se analizarán estrategias y herramientas efectivas tanto para los profesores como para los alumnos de ambos niveles. Sobre todo, el seminario pretende ser una experiencia útil y colaborativa para consolidar la confianza de los profesores en esta tarea.
Sesión 1 Preparación: elección de estímulos visuales y pasajes literarios efectivos y estrategias y herramientas para alumnos y profesores. Práctica: consolidación de prácticas efectivas para alumnos y profesores.
Sesión 2 Corrección: escucha y posterior análisis de muestras orales para ambos niveles.
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 26 de noviembre, 15:00 - 18:15 CET (Paris time)
The goal of this Think-In is to discuss how to write an effective programme development plan in preparation for an IB evaluation visit.
Session 1 We focus on identifying a subject for your programme development plan, and completing the goal, rationale, and impact sections of the plan.
Session 2 We look at the ideas behind programme development planning and will help you use the IB standards and practices to help you structure the plan.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 27 November 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (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).
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, 27 November 14:00 – 17:15 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, 27 November, 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 19 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).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers interested in understanding more about the new Paper 1 external examination in IB Economics (first examinations in May 2024). The workshop is designed to simplify the complexities of IB assessment and provide teachers with practical and effective classroom practices to support their students.
Session 1 Overview of the new Paper 1 in DP Economics course. The use of real-world examples (RWEs) in IB assessment. Addressing questions and concerns. Strategies on how to prepare students for success. Marking exercise of sample student essays.
Session 2 Marking review/moderation. Essential skills for success – the importance of definitions and diagrams. Advice and preparation for the Paper 1 assessment, including tips for developing evaluation skills. Q&A session. Resources to support teachers and students.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions 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).
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 and shared (mis)understandings How to work with a range of technical artistic skill levels and conceptual understandings; clarifying misconceptions through shared experiences.
Session 2 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.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 6 December 2024, 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 at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 9 December, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
An upskilling webinar designed to support teachers interested in understanding more about the new Paper 2 (Data response paper) in IB Economics, first examinations in May 2024. The workshop is designed to simplify the complexities of IB assessment and provide teachers with practical and effective classroom practices to support their students.
Session 1 Overview of the new Paper 2 in DP Economics course (common paper for SL and HL from May 2024). The importance of definitions, calculations, and diagrams. Addressing questions and concerns. Strategies on how to prepare students for success in Paper 2. Marking exercise of sample SL student script.
Session 2 Marking review/moderation. Essential skills for success – quantitative and qualitative skills for Paper 2. Advice and preparation for the Paper 2 assessment, including top tips from the M24 examination. Q&A session. Paper 2 resources to support teachers and students.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions 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).
Join this Think-In and gain actionable insights to ensure your school shines during its IB evaluation visit. First, we'll explore the core principles of IB evaluation, which focus on continuous improvement and reflective practice. Grasping these concepts is essential for cultivating a culture of excellence and accountability within educational institutions. Following that, we'll cover the practical elements of programme evaluation planning. This includes setting clear objectives, identifying key data sources, and involving stakeholders in the process. Thoughtful planning ensures that evaluations are thorough and aligned with the goals of IB programmes.
Session 1 Master the core principles of IB evaluation and learn how to guide your staff through the preliminary review with confidence.
Session Get fully prepared for the evaluation day, including team roles, expectations, and effective strategies to engage your colleagues.
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, 10 December, 14:00 – 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-in will explore how supervisors can support students in developing a successful research question, for both experimental and secondary data chemistry EEs, that will allow the students to meet the assessment criteria. We will also explore the assessment criteria itself and examine what makes an excellent EE, including considering the differences between IA and EE. We will consider the role of the supervisor in supporting students in the writing of their reflections and how we can encourage the students to avoid descriptive, and focus on reflective, statements.
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 December 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, 16 December 9:00– 12:15 CET (Paris time).
Students in the IBDP Visual Arts course (current syllabus, last exams in 2026) are asked to link their artist research to their art-making practices in both externally examined components: the Process Portfolio and Comparative Study. This Think-In will focus on helping teachers sharpen their understanding of related assessment criteria and strategies to improve their students’ higher-order thinking skills and make critical and meaningful links between artistic theory and practice.
Session 1 Understanding the importance of artist research and making elegant connections, with a focus on Criteria B & D (PP) and Criterion F (CS, HL-only). We will analyze high-quality examples and workshop examples (time-pending) where students stopped short of meeting the middle or higher mark bands.
Session 2 Practical applications for improvement A variety of questioning, reflective, visual mapping, and peer-feedback strategies will be demonstrated and shared. There will be 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 17 January; 14:00 – 17:15 CET, (Paris time).
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