AGIS Conference 2024 Potsdam

I will discuss the challenges we have encountered, which you may have also faced, regarding students in your class who may not be STEM-driven. I will share ways to enhance their engagement in classroom activities. Additionally, we will participate in an activity aimed at developing lab writing skills.

In this session we will talk about how teachers can support the development of executive skills in the mainstream classroom. We will discuss strategies to teach students how to plan their work and follow through with their plan. The session is aimed at teachers for Middle School and High School students.
We will try to answer the following questions:
- Can we expect students to plan and take responsibility?
- How can teachers develop planning skills in the everyday classroom?
- How to activate students and enable student ownership?
- How to create an environment where students can focus more easily?
- How to implement UDL routines that are beneficial for all students (and yourself as teacher)?

We will present how we created a Multimedia Journalism class in our Middle and Senior School.

It is a course for students interested in developing real life journalism skills and publishing for an authentic audience. Whilst all students will learn basic journalism skills like interviewing, news writing, and media ethics, the course is student-led, with opportunities to pursue areas of interest, including multimedia elements (podcasting, video stories, photo stories, and print).

Students publish their content in the school’s online student news publication. They are the leadership team responsible for creating, updating, and editing the newspaper’s website and print edition. Through this, they will develop 21st century career skills, for example using industry-standard software like Adobe Audition, Photoshop, and Rush.

The course is a student-led workshop, where students self-direct their learning and can follow their own projects, interests and passions. They are assessed using a student-created portfolio in a teacher conference.

This presentation covers topics ranging from journalism, writing, and creating a student-led curriculum with real-life connections.

This interactive session explores the nature of mathematical knowledge arising from the DP TOK
course. By critically questioning the creation and justification of mathematical knowledge, we can
empower students to grasp the unique nature of mathematical truth itself. Prepare to share your
insights and get inspired by a list of knowledge questions our students came up with to spark further discussion.

In this workshop I will present how to guide students from grades 6 through 12 on an exciting journey into the world of creative poetry writing. I will give examples of engaging activities and interactive discussions that will help students learn to harness their imagination, explore various poetic forms, and express themselves through the power of language. This workshop is designed to inspire budding poets, ignite their passion for writing, and cultivate their unique voices. By delving into the essence of poetry, dissecting its forms, and encouraging experimentation, students will not only develop essential literary skills but also foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-confidence. Through peer collaboration and supportive guidance, participants will have the opportunity to explore diverse themes, perspectives, and emotions, enriching their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Ultimately, this workshop aims to provide teachers with tools to guide students to become confident, articulate, and expressive writers, equipped with the skills and inspiration to continue their poetic journey beyond the classroom.

"Ethical AI in the Classroom," is aimed at educators interested in ethically incorporating artificial intelligence into their teaching practices. It offers a deep dive into the AI tool “Mizou” for enhancing educational experiences. We will discuss how AI can support innovative teaching methods and enrich student learning, emphasizing its role as a complement to traditional educational tools. The session also addresses the challenges associated with AI, including unethical uses, and offers guidance and resources on fostering responsible AI usage among students. Participants will learn strategies for integrating “Mizou” in ways that support learning objectives and student engagement, preparing them for a future where technology and education intersect.

Theory of Knowledge is present in every IB school as part of the Diploma Programme. However, it remains something of a mystery subject to many teachers.
It involves concepts, ideas and activities that can be used in all classrooms. It promotes curiosity and inquisitiveness - and don’t we use these in all classes?
It’s about language, creativity, values, power and many other things.
It’s about understanding how knowledge is developed and used, how it is acquired and
communicated.
Still curious? Come and see what TOK is all about.