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DP Core Roundtable

Fresh ideas, bold approaches - rethinking the DP core

February 21 - 22, 2025
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The DP core is the one part of the IB no one’s ever formally trained for—there’s no TOK degree, no CAS qualification, and even the EE still stumps the pros. But it’s what gives the DP its edge, helping students think critically, act ethically, and reflect deeply—skills that last a lifetime.

This year’s DP Core Roundtable brings you three focused sessions on using AI in the EE process, fostering inclusivity through TOK, and rethinking CAS to inspire purpose.

Session 01

Pushing the boundaries of the TOK course

February 21 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST (60 mins)

Besides questioning how we know what we know, can TOK be a tool to build a community where everyone belongs and has a voice?

Michael Dunn, founder of theoryofknowedge.net, certainly feels that way.

In this session, you will:

  • Learn how to use TOK as a framework to create a supportive and inclusive school culture
  • Integrate TOK with the DP for a cohesive and engaging learning experience
  • Explore how TOK supports student well-being by fostering resilience and engagement with complex ideas
  • Connect TOK’s transferable skills to stronger university applications
Michael Dunn
Session 02

Mastering AI tools for the EE

February 22 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM PST (60 mins)

Let’s face it: no student today completes their EE without some input from AI. But how do we get our students to use it critically while maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity?

Carlos Diaz, EE coordinator at Renaissance International School, has been leading the way in ethical AI use in student research.

In this session, you will:

  • Discover specialized AI tools that support students from identifying sources to writing outlines
  • Learn about the challenges and boundaries of AI in the EE process
  • Gain strategies to teach students ethical AI use and prevent academic malpractice
Carlos Diaz
Session 03

Making CAS a meaningful learning journey

February 22 | 10:15 – 11:15 AM PST (60 mins)

How can you design a meaningful CAS program when resources and time are in short supply?

Revisit CAS’s core values and purpose with Peter Muir to design impactful student experiences, no matter the challenges.

In this session, you will:

  • Unpack the aims of CAS and align them with your school’s mission
  • Explore student-friendly methods for evidencing learning in CAS
  • Develop strategies for critical reflection and student engagement in CAS
Peter Muir
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Michael Dunn

International Consultant, Author

Michael is an educator with more than two decades of international teaching experience. He delivers workshops to schools all over the world and is dedicated to helping students become authentic critical thinkers. He is also the founder of the popular TOK website, theoryofknowledge.net.

Carlos J. Diaz

Head of Library and EE Coordinator, Renaissance International School

Carlos J. Diaz has been involved in international education for over 15 years, with 4 of those years spent as an Extended Essay coordinator in international schools. Carlos is a published storyteller and librarian, deeply passionate about disruptive educational technology. He actively advocates for the use of games, game-based learning, and gamification in the classroom, presenting at various conferences in Latin America and Asia. Additionally, he has guided his school in adapting to the emergence of generative AI. Currently, Carlos focuses on helping teachers leverage AI to enhance their teaching methods and outcomes.

Peter Muir

Director of Learning, Analytics and Innovation, KIS International School

After a four-year stint as a MYP Coordinator in his native Australia, Peter recently returned to Asia where he is now the Director of Learning, Analytics and Innovation at KIS International School in Bangkok, Thailand. In his 21st year of teaching in international schools in Asia, Peter has 15 years of experience as a coordinator of various IB programmes. He has been an IB workshop leader since 2009 and has various other roles with the IB, including curriculum development activities, CAS workshop design and a member of a previous CAS curriculum review team. He was recently involved with MYP educators from around the globe in development meetings for the ‘Enhancing the MYP’ project. Peter was a co-author of Creativity, Activity, Service, (CAS) for the IB Diploma: An Essential Guide for Students published by Cambridge University Press and has a keen interest in guiding students to take ‘principled action’.