AGIS Conference 2024 Potsdam

Autonomy and engagement are paramount in unlocking student potential. This workshop explores the transformative power of evidenced learning, where students take the lead in their educational journey, engage deeply, and proudly showcase their growth.

Participants will explore dynamic approaches to assessment and reflection that cultivate autonomy and ignite a passion for learning. Through hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and practical insights, educators will discover how to foster a culture where students drive their learning experiences and demonstrate their achievements authentically.

An automaton is a mechanical device that generally performs a predetermined action. This hands-on workshop introduces you to how an automaton-making activity can be integrated into your classrooms. This workshop is based on the presenter's experience of running an automaton unit as a design project for Grade 8 students.

The most rewarding part of this session is a hands-on activity where, in small groups, participants will make their automaton using cardboard, cardboard tape, and bamboo sticks. The presenter will provide all the materials.

This workshop equips educators with visible thinking routines and practical strategies to create an environment where students feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and ideas. Teachers will join on a picture of practice and hands-on activities to use thinking routines within project based learning. By using visible thinking routines, teachers can identify and address misconceptions, questions and reflections that lead to a deeper understanding of the content being studied.

Hands-on activities and inquiry pedagogy are the two pillars of teaching science.
During this session, two MYP science teachers will present inquiry boxes used in
various units of our science curriculum. The participants will get to act as students
and will inquire with the materials provided. The participants will reflect on where
this kind of pedagogical approach can fit in the lesson sequence of a unit.

At Toddle, our Big Hairy Audacious Goal is to give each teacher 10 additional hours every week while helping you elevate your practices. We care deeply, innovate continuously, and go above and beyond in service to empower teaching teams to do their best work.
Join our Regional Sales Head, Andres Redondo, as he talks about our roadmap to make our vision a reality and also learn about some of our new innovations:

1. Toddle AI 2.0 - a more context-aware and iterative version of Toddle AI
2. All new UI - designed to make Toddle work better and faster for you
3. Toddle Worksheets - the next-gen assessment platform built right within Toddle 
4. Toddle Connect - our communication platform designed to bring your school community together
5. Behaviour Management System - our all AI-powered module designed to support student well-being in schools
6. Toddle Insights - visual dashboards to bring alive your school’s data on Toddle
7. Integrations Ecosystem - a suite of new integrations designed to unlock a truly connected tech ecosystem for schools
8. DP Library - the largest library of exam-style questions ever built for the IBDP

The workshop will explore how students can take an active role in shaping their global citizenship education, fostering a sense of responsibility, empathy, and cultural awareness to also authentically shape school curricula/syllabi. "Global citizenship education is increasingly important in today's interconnected world, emphasizing the development of skills, knowledge, and attitudes that enable individuals to contribute to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.

1. Student-Led Initiatives: Sharing examples of students leading projects or initiatives related to global citizenship within their school or communities.

2. Effective Teaching Strategies: Discussing teaching strategies that empower students to take ownership of their learning, encouraging critical thinking and active participation in global issues.

3. Cross-Cultural Understanding: Exploring how global citizenship education can promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, with students taking the lead in fostering connections with peers from diverse backgrounds.

4. Student agency: Mapping out ways in which students can become advocates for global issues, raising awareness, and taking action on topics such as climate change, social justice, and human rights.

5. Assessment and Evaluation: Sharing possible methods for assessing and evaluating students' development of global citizenship skills, focusing on both academic and practical aspects."