AGIS Conference 2024 Potsdam: Full Schedule

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9:45am CEST

Power(ful)Point(less) – Tips, Reflections and Failures with Digital Presentation in Education

Saturday September 21, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am CEST

A self-confessed PowerPoint addict invites you to explore and consider how we present information
to learners; how to do it better, how to do it differently and (whisper it) how to do it less. We’ll briefly explore how a 30+ year old form of business software and its imitators came to dominate so many of our classrooms, share our experiences and consider some alternative approaches with a sense of humour and open minds.

Speakers

Scott Eveleigh

Upper School Science Teacher, Thuringia International School

Saturday September 21, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am CEST
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One-Hour Session, Secondary / Middle learners aged 11-16;Secondary / Diploma learners aged 17-18;Whole school for educators (faculty);

11:15am CEST

AI Storytelling for Language Teachers

Saturday September 21, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST

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The art of storytelling can be a powerful tool for teaching and learning languages through AI. This conference aims to provide practical online activities teachers can use in their classrooms to captivate and immerse their audience while teaching any language. From elementary to the new DP language B and the Ab Initio program, participants will learn how to use compelling storytelling techniques in their language lessons by exploring the various available AI online tools.

Speakers

Víctor González

Spanish Teacher, International School of Bremen

As a language teacher at ISB and author partnered with Cambridge University Press, Pearson, and Kognity, my aim is to assist and support fellow educators. I focus on digital media and language learning, subjects I have devoted significant time to exploring. Through workshops and writing... Read More →

Saturday September 21, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
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One-Hour Session, Secondary / Middle learners aged 11-16;Secondary / Diploma learners aged 17-18;Whole school for educators (faculty);

1:15pm CEST

Building a Culture of Revision in MYP and DP Language and Literature

Saturday September 21, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST

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It could be argued that revision is writing. This session presents teaching strategies to strengthen students' abilities to “re-see” their writing. I will share strategies such as peer review, reverse outlining, and creative writing activities that help build a culture of revision in the MYP and DP classroom.

Speakers

Dan Shiffman

Secondary English Teacher, International School of Hamburg

Saturday September 21, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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One-Hour Session, Secondary / Middle learners aged 11-16;Secondary / Diploma learners aged 17-18;Whole school for educators (faculty);