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• Building skills and connections through the Humanities with Novadene Miller

  Send us a textReturning guest Novadene Miller is a skilled and motivational teacher. She draws from her experience earning a doctorate in Geography to bring multiple perspectives and resources to the classroom.  In this episode she shares how her Humanities students build cross-disciplinary skills like critical thinking, collaborative skills, and research skills while engaging in many different activities both in and out of the classroom. She also talks about the many resources that can be used beyond the typical books and internet searches so often relied upon.Each example shows how the IB framework gives her students the space to inquire and be curious about the world around them and to give voice and value to their own ideas.Novadene's links: LinkedInIB Blog posts: Teaching service as action , Teaching MYP Ind. & Soc. in a changing worldArticle for the Independent Schools Network (ISN)Additional ISN articles: Teaching skills applied beyond the classroom , Celebrating World Children's Day in your ClassroomNovadene's research: Achieving Sustainability of Natural Resources and obtaining Economic Goals. Tourism's Pandora's boxEmail IB Matters: [email protected] @MattersIBIB Matters websiteMN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) websiteDonate to IB Matters Podcast: Education by Design with host Phil Evans IB Matters T-shirts (and other MNIB clothing) To appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.

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• Customize your school's IB training with Casey Strecker

  Send us a textDo you need to get your teachers official IB training that doesn't break the bank? Did you know that schools can request specific subjects and categories of training that come straight to you? In this episode, Casey Strecker of Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) and I go over the advantages of in-school workshops. We talk about how to order them, the responsibilities of the host school, and how to use them to get your staff the training that fits your school's needs. Note: The 'blended' model we talk about in the podcast is currently available only in the America's region but all regions support school-requested workshops in multiple formats. These are not just for individual schools. IB Schools Associations, neighboring schools, and whole school districts are using this option to create economical learning opportunities that fit their budgets and schedules.  IB Workshops and Services (pdf 25-25 catalog) IBO Professional DevelopmentMNIB Summer ConferenceEmail IB Matters: [email protected] @MattersIBIB Matters websiteMN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) websiteDonate to IB Matters Podcast: Education by Design with host Phil Evans IB Matters T-shirts (and other MNIB clothing) To appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.

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• Focusing on Arts & Culture in an IB setting with Alex Soulsby

  Send us a textThe MAGIC-T model is at the center of education at the Prem International School in northern Thailand. Creative director of the school, Alex Soulsby explains how using arts and culture as a focus works so well in an IB continuum school for all ages and IB Programmes. He shares how visiting arts and culture practitioners bring their perspectives directly into the curriculum and themselves take advantage of the school's resources available in return. There is resource exchange between the school and their visitors that works to strengthen both parties. Alex' Website: www.alexsoulsby.com Alex' LinkedinA Royal Society of the Arts article about AI and the importance of Arts Education hereMAGIC-T and page 73  Peer reviewed article in the international journal of art & design education hereAlex' school: Prem International School, Chiang Mai ThailandEmail IB Matters: [email protected] @MattersIBIB Matters websiteMN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) websiteDonate to IB Matters Podcast: Education by Design with host Phil Evans IB Matters T-shirts (and other MNIB clothing) To appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.

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• Enhancing ATLs in an AI World with Rita Bateson

  Send us a textRita Bateson has been part of MYP evolution since the days of the 'Next Chapter'. Today, she is still engaged in the Enhanced MYP and has researched how AI is going to influence the Approaches to Learning (ATLs) in all IB Programmes. Along with Rachel Bodily, they have co-founded Eblana Learning which is a central repository of resources, training, consultancies and both online and in-person courses.Rita’s LinkedInEblana Learning LinkedInRita’s SubstackRita will be in-person at the Minnesota Summer Conference on August 13-14, 2025 leading a session on Developing your school's AI identity - register for free hereRita Bateson is a respected educator, author and mentor with over 20 years of experience in international education. She has held key roles in international education, including Senior Curriculum and Assessment Manager at IB Global Headquarters and founding Head of Secondary at Nord Anglia International School in Ireland. A renowned curriculum developer and textbook author, she is also a seasoned workshop leader and consultant. Rita currently serves as the Director of Education and co-founder of Eblana Learning, where she focuses on helping schools harness AI’s potential ethically and with confidence, drawing on her deep IB expertise and practical insights.Email IB Matters: [email protected] @MattersIBIB Matters websiteMN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) websiteDonate to IB Matters Podcast: Education by Design with host Phil Evans IB Matters T-shirts (and other MNIB clothing) To appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.

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• Engaging your students with Chaahat Dhall

  Send us a textOur guest, Chaahat Dhall, from Fountainhead School in Surat, India has some great ways she engages her MYP students. From human libraries, to silent debates, to advisory circles and beyond, Chaahat shares some of the many resources she uses throughout the year. Chaahat was also one of Jiana Shah's MYP teachers, so you can learn from one of the teachers who influenced Jiana as she developed her skills as an MYP student.The list of resources Chaahat has shared is too extensive for these notes, so I will include some here but the entire list can be found on our website.Links from Chaahat: (More on our website)Human Library Publishing Partner A platform that encourages dialogue and understanding through personal storytelling and unique perspectives.Oxfam Hunger BanquetThe Moral MachineA platform for exploring ethical dilemmas and decision-making through AI simulations.Use of Moral MachineA guide on integrating The Moral Machine into classroom discussions and activities.Information Is Beautiful - Current EventsVisualizes current events and data in a compelling and accessible manner. An interactive event designed to raise awareness about global hunger and inequality through experiential learning.Ted EdHelps educators create engaging lesson plans using TED-Ed content.GlobaliaA great resource for maps and visual representations of global topics.IQB (Inspiring Inquiry)Resources and tools to promote inquiry-based learning in classrooms.Email IB Matters: [email protected] @MattersIBIB Matters websiteMN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) websiteDonate to IB Matters Podcast: Education by Design with host Phil Evans IB Matters T-shirts (and other MNIB clothing) To appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.

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