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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: Teaching Statistics & Data Skills in DP Biology & ESS Facilitator: Zoe Badcock
15 August 2025 09:00 CEST
3 hours over 1 day 160 EUR / 150 GBP / 195 USD
15 August 2025 09:00 CEST Keys to Success: Teaching Statistics & Data Skills in DP Biology & ESS
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, 15 August 9:00– 12:15 CEST (Paris time).
This 3-hour Think-In is designed to help teachers develop best practice in successful formative and summative assessment in the Internal and External assessment.
The first session will concentrate on the criteria of the scientific investigation, the teaching of practical, mathematical, and statistical skills within the PSOW and in delivering formative assessment for the investigation. 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 second session of the Think-In will concentrate on formative and summative assessment for the external assessment component of the course, concentrating on the effect of the changes in the specification on the 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 September, 9:00 – 12:15 CEST (Paris time).
Es probable que todos ustedes tengan experiencia, más o menos extensa, en la enseñanza de la lengua española y su literatura. Pero, tanto si imparten IBDP Lengua y Literatura o Literatura por primera vez, como si ya lo han hecho previamente, pueden sentirse un poco desorientados
y sobrepasados por la nueva y copiosa información que va apareciendo.
¿Cómo elegimos el contenido de nuestro curso? ¿Cómo los organizamos? ¿Qué práctica es útil para nuestros estudiantes? ¿Qué tener en cuenta en vistas a la evaluación? En este taller, buscaremos respuestas posibles para estas preguntas y nos plantearemos como objetivos orientar hacia un esquema de programa y hacia la planificación de una unidad didáctica. Para ello, a partir de los contenidos del sitio, les ofreceremos herramientas de todo tipo para facilitarles el camino hacia la construcción de un curso atractivo para ustedes y para sus alumnos, siguiendo los requerimientos del IB.
Sesión 1 Propuestas de esquemas de programa.
Sesión 2 Ejemplo de planificación de una unidad.
El número máximo de participantes es de 20. Al final del Think-In los participantes recibirán un InThinking certificado de participación.
Dos sesiones de 90 minutos, de 16.00 – 19.15 (CEST Madrid), vía Zoom. 3 de septiembre.
This 3-hour Think-In is designed to help teachers develop best practice in the successful management and execution of the Scientific Investigation.
Session 1 will concentrate on the teaching of practical, mathematical, and statistical skills within the PSOW and in delivering formative assessment for the investigation.
_Session 2_will focus 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, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom, 4 September, 9:00 – 12:15 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 5 September, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
In this 6-hour crash course over 2 days we will take a holistic overview of the IB Biology course.
On the first day, we will concentrate on strategies for best practice in delivering the syllabus content and the Experimental Scheme of Work, developing a teaching sequence, creating teaching resources, and preparing pupils for the internally and externally assessed components. On the second day, we will concentrate on internal and external assessment. There will also be a dedicated Q and A session where all your questions will be addressed. You will come out of this 2-day Think-In feeling confident, and well-equipped to teach DP Biology.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certifiate of participation will be awarded at the end of the course.
Four 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break each day using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 10 September, 14:00 CEST, 2nd day: 11 September, 14:00 CEST (Paris time)
The internal assessment (IA) task for DP mathematics, the Exploration, is the same for both of the DP mathematics courses: Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation. This Think-In is designed for teachers who wish to expand their skills in supporting and supervising students with the Exploration, developing their expertise in providing useful advice and feedback to students, and assessing their students’ Explorations.
Session 1 Overview of the Exploration ; differences between SL and HL. Inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, ATL, IB Learner Profile and the Exploration. Introducing the Exploration to students; and developing an understanding of the task. Strategies for preparing students to write their Exploration.
Session 2 Exploration topic choice: the most important stage. How to effectively supervise your students’ choice of topic, and further stages of the IA. Giving feedback before their final draft. Developing skills and confidence in marking student Explorations.
Session 3 Real-time marking of Exploration exemplar(s). Best practice in marking Explorations; and relation to advice to students while writing their IAs. Providing written feedback on students’ final draft.
Session 4 Using the Exploration to support teaching and student learning of syllabus content. Overview of guidance and ideas for optimizing classroom management of the IA. Additional Exploration exemplars with scores and comments.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Four 90-minute sessions via Zoom over two days: 1st day: 11 September, 14:00 - 17:15 (CEST Paris time) and 2nd day: 12 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. An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 15 September, 14:00 - 17:15 (CEST 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 concentrate on the ESOW and the teaching of practical skills with limited equipment.
Session 2 will focus 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, 18 September, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
This 3-hour Think-In focusses on the new Extended Essay in Biology (first examination 2027). The training is designed for teachers who are interested in developing their skills in mentoring an Extended Essay and the changes to the Extended Essay for first assessment in 2027. We will examine the new criteria and the means of guiding pupils towards a successful essay in Biology.
Session 1: Mentoring an Extended Essay Supervisor responsibilities. Distinguishing between Interdisciplinary and single-subject Biology Extended Essays.
Session 2: Unpacking the new assessment criteria The effect of the changes for 2027 on successfully mentoring a Biology essay. Developing a research question, managing the EE process, effective check-in and reflection sessions. 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, 23 September, 9:00 – 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 23 September 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 25 September 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
The Experimenting with Music Component seems to be one of the more elusive and challenging components of the IB DP Music Course. This Think-In is directed toward teachers who want to develop a better understanding of the application of the marking criteria. Case studies will be included as well as a review of student work. Strategies for strong submissions in this component will also be presented. There will be ample opportunity for class discussions and questions.
Session 1 The spirit and intention of the Experimenting with Music Component. Practices for developing a strong submission. Review of student work. Discussion and questions.
Session 2 Further review and strategies for moving ahead. Managing this component with time efficiency. Discussion, group work, and questions.
The maximum number of participants will be 20, and an InThinking Certificate will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break via Zoom, 26 September, 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 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, 1 October 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 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 13 October, 09:00 - 12:15 CEST (Paris time).
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