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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 Scientific Investigation in DP Biology Facilitator: Richard Scarr
8 May 2025 14:00 CEST
3 hours over 1 day 160 EUR / 150 GBP / 195 USD
8 May 2025 14:00 CEST Keys to Success: The Scientific Investigation in DP Biology
This Think-In is designed to help teachers develop best practice in the successful management and execution of the Scientific Investigation.
Session 1 The teaching of practical, mathematical, and statistical skills within the PSOW and in delivering formative assessment for the investigation.
Session 2 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, 8 May, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In focuses on the new Extended Essay in Biology (first exam M27). The Think-In is designed for teachers who are interested in finding out about the changes. We will examine the new criteria and the means of guiding students towards a successful EE in Biology.
Session 1 Unpacking the new Guide and assessment criteria. The effect of the changes on successfully mentoring a Biology EE.
Session 2 Developing a research question, managing the process, effective check-in and reflection sessions. Distinguishing between World Studies and Biology Extended Essays. Q and A session.
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 May 2025 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 MYP Visual Art Teachers who want a practical approach to organising, designing and teaching toward criterion D.
At the end of the Think-In, participants will have a clearer understanding of designing tasks toward each criterion D strand, and how to guide students in developing the skills needed.
Session 1: Planning and teaching toward criterion Di Strategies and tools for teachers to design, teach and guide students. Strategies and tools to help students practice and demonstrate how to appraise their own artwork.
Session 2: Planning and Teaching toward criterion Dii Strategies for staggering ATL skills in the journal through a unit. Guiding students on reflecting on their progress and how to evaluate individual student development as an artist. Understanding what knowledge and achievement have been demonstrated in other tasks during the unit. Examples of producing evidence toward higher mark bands.
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 on 23 May, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (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 Commonalities across the different disciplines in terms of the criteria and the best fit approach. Implications for teaching and learning.
Session 2: Differences Analysis of the differences across the different disciplines in terms of the required skills and inquiry tools for the IA. Implications for teaching and learning.
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, 26 May, 9:00 – 12:15 CEST (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, 26 May 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (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 27 May, 14:00 - 17:15 CEST (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 28 May, 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, 29 May 9:00– 12:15 CEST (Paris time).
This Think-In for Science teachers will focus on the similarities and differences in the tools and Inquiry techniques that are required for 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 Tools and Inquiry techniques that are common to all Group 4 subjects. Implications for teaching and learning.
Session 2: Differences The detail of the difference between all Group 4 subjects. Implications for teaching and learning.
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, 30 May 9:00– 12:15 CEST (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 Commonalities across the different disciplines in terms of the criteria and the best fit approach. Implications for teaching and learning.
Session 2: Differences Analysis of the differences across the different disciplines in terms of the required skills and inquiry tools for the IA. Implications for teaching and learning.
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, 2 June, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (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 4 June, 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).
This Think-In for Science teachers will focus on the similarities and differences in the tools and Inquiry techniques that are required for 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 Tools and Inquiry techniques that are common to all Group 4 subjects. Implications for teaching and learning.
Session 2: Differences The detail of the difference between all Group 4 subjects. Implications for teaching and learning.
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, 6 June 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 + 15-minute break via Zoom, 17 June 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 16 June 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
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