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Parents & Families
A Parent’s Perspective: School Breaks & Limiting Scr...
02/12/2019
The holidays are upon us for a lot of schools, and for some parents, this is a time to make incredible memories and spend quality time with our children. For others though, it can be a stressful time, wondering how on earth you are going to entertain the kids! As parents, we all want what…
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Latest News
Bett 2020 Awards: We’re Finalists!
07/11/2019
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve received a Bett 2020 Award nomination, and would like to send out a huge thank you to the teachers and schools that helped us with testimonials! What category have we been shortlisted for? International Digital Educational Resource: for an exemplary digital and online education resource that is successful internationally. What…
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Teacher Tips
The Importance of Self-Reflection in Learning
07/11/2019
What happens when we allow students time for reflection? We empower them as learners. Not only does providing students time to reflect allow them the opportunity to build critical thinking skills, it also means they can develop their problem-solving skills and gain more independence in their learning. We, as teachers, can deliver great lessons for…
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Teacher Tips
Assessing Inquiry-Based Learning
24/10/2019
In an inquiry-based learning environment, assessment is an ongoing process. Although the final outcome of learning is important, the process of getting there is just as important – and this is where an inquiry-based approach comes into play. Throughout the process of inquiry, students show teachers different skills and it’s these which are assessed. When…
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Teacher Tips
14 Technology-Enhanced Item Types That Promote Critical Thi...
23/10/2019
It’s important to make sure that your students are prepared for next-generation assessments by making sure their academic knowledge is up to par, and also making sure that they’re familiar with the technology they will be using to complete exams. By utilizing a web-based program, you’ll be able to familiarize your students with both of…
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Teacher Tips
Encouraging Critical Thinking in the Classroom
10/10/2019
The teaching style of the International Baccalaureate (IB) is centered around reshaping students and schools as they learn. This is particularly through action and reflection, but also through critical thinking and in turn, inquiry. Critical thinking is an important concept within the IB for all programmes and age levels. Plus, by developing a certain approach…
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Teacher Tips
Encouraging Independent, Self-Led Learning in Students
26/09/2019
The International Baccalaureate’s (IB) learner profile has ten attributes, and within its inquiry attribute states that the aim of all IB programmes is to help IB students strive to be independent lifelong learners. Self-direction is a central tenet of the IB and is evident from the early stages of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), which…
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Teacher Tips
A Guide to Project-Based Learning (PBL) for IB Learners
26/09/2019
Project-based learning (PBL) is a phrase often heard within schools that teach alongside the IB curriculum, and both of them emphasize deep conceptual understanding. When we say PBL though, what do we really mean? And better yet, how do we effectively implement this in the classroom? Let’s take a look in a bit more detail,…
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Personalized Learning
Setting SMART Goals with Students
17/09/2019
A key part of the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile is that students are able to show independence in their learning and goal setting is a great way to promote this autonomy. Continuous goal setting can support the development of inquiry-based learning, reflective thinking and self-assessment, all of which are key to successful individualized learning and…
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