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May, 2024

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PYP | 8 May
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DP | 10 May
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Enhancing Assessment Capability & Student Wellbeing in the PYP

Wednesday, 8th of May, 2024 | 15:00 – 17:30 AEST

In our quest to nurture resilient, compassionate PYP learners, we encounter pivotal challenges: How can we transform feedback into a tool that not only assesses but enriches student learning? And how do we integrate wellbeing into the fabric of our educational practices, ensuring every student feels supported and valued?
 
Best-selling author and educational thought leader James Nottingham and experienced school leader Stuart Ablitt bring these questions to the forefront, offering expert insights and practical strategies to enhance student learning and wellbeing in your learning communities.

Session 1

15:00 – 16:00 AEST (60 min)

Feedback becomes formative when it is used to determine the next steps in learning. The problem is that many—maybe even most—students view feedback as a summary of what they have achieved. 

This workshop, led by James Nottingham, author of 12 bestselling books including Challenging Feedback, aims to redefine feedback’s role in learning. By focusing on the timing, type, and tone, educators will learn how to make feedback a catalyst for student action, ensuring it is not just received but acted upon to foster meaningful learning.

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James Nottingham
Session 2

16:00 – 17:00 AEST (60 min)

Join experienced school leader Stuart Ablitt as he dives into the heart of student wellbeing through the lens of the IB PYP framework. This session will explore the synergistic power of collaborative planning, Approaches to Learning (ATLs), and Learner Profile attributes on enhancing the learning environment. Additionally, explore the unique benefits of integrating Therapy Dogs to further support and nurture student wellbeing. Discover innovative strategies to strengthen community connections, encourage meaningful conversations, and leverage the comforting presence of Therapy Dogs to create a caring and engaging learning environment.

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Stuart Ablitt
Session 3

17:00 – 17:30 AEST (30 min)

Ever wonder if generative AI can truly save you time as a teacher? How can AI support you in designing engaging learning experiences and assessments?

Melissa O’Shea, former PYP school leader, will dive into the role that generative AI can take in the PYP classroom. Discover how Toddle AI can elevate teaching and learning, support student wellbeing, and give back more time to teachers.

In this session, you will:

  • Harness AI to foster student-led discovery within the PYP.
  • Seamlessly weave AI into your teaching practices.
  • Uncover the potential of AI to foster an inquiry-driven learning environment.
Melissa O’Shea
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Design Thinking for MYP Units & Unpacking the Global Contexts

Thursday, 9th of May, 2024 | 15:00 – 17:30 AEST

How can we bridge the gap between real-world relevance and classroom content in the MYP? Can we use design thinking to craft authentic units that inspire curiosity, empathy, and agency in our students?

It’s time to transform your approach to MYP unit planning with a fresh perspective. Led by seasoned IB school leaders Natalie Jensen and Natalie Kunst, these dynamic workshops offer an immersive exploration of the synergy between global contexts, unit planning, and design-thinking strategies. Discover practical techniques to cultivate authentic learning experiences tailored to the diverse needs of your students.

Session 1

15:00 – 16:00 AEST (60 min)

How can we make learning truly relevant for MYP students? Join Natalie Jensen to dive into the importance of contextualising education. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll understand the pivotal role of global contexts in fostering authentic learning in the MYP. Explore practical strategies and applications, including the integration of Service as action, to create meaningful connections between classroom content and the real world.

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Natalie Jensen
Session 2

16:00 – 17:00 AEST (60 min)

Have you ever grappled with designing MYP units that both engage and empower students? Planning units with this dual focus can be challenging. Join Natalie Kunst, experienced international IB educator, to explore how design-thinking strategies can transform the MYP planning process. Discover innovative approaches to infuse empathy, agency, and individualised learner needs into every aspect of your unit design.

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Natalie Kunst
Session 3

17:00 – 17:30 AEST (30 min)

How do we make sure every IB teaching approach really comes to life in our classrooms? Are we fully embracing the MYP in the rich, holistic way it’s meant to be taught? 

Discover Toddle AI as your new teaching assistant with Melissa O’Shea, former IB school leader. She’ll show you how to utilise generative AI to enhance your MYP unit plans and give you back more time each day.

In this session, you will:

  • Learn strategies for integrating AI into your MYP classroom.
  • Find out how AI can assist in lesson planning, crafting authentic assessments, and writing reports.
Melissa O’Shea
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Adapting the Learner Profile and EE for 21st-Century IBDP Classrooms

Friday, 10th of May, 2024 | 16:00 – 18:30 AEST

What does it mean today for your students to be thinkers or principled when they have the knowledge of the world at their fingertips with AI? And how can the extended essay remain a relevant and engaging exercise when it seems a computer can do it too?

Join IB experts, Michael Murphy and Sheeza Ali Khan to discuss the impacts of AI on the learner profile and how we can develop our students’ ability to think critically and engage in effective research through the extended essay.

Session 1

16:00 – 17:00 AEST (60 min)

Thinkers, communicators, principled: what does the IBDP learner profile look like in the age of AI?

Join Michael Murphy as he deep dives into AI’s influence on the learner profile and how developing these attributes prepares our students to excel in a post-AI era. Gain insights into research and practices that integrate the learner profile with disruptive technologies in the DP classroom.

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Michael Murphy
Session 2

17:00 – 18:00 AEST (60 min)

More than just a 4000-word essay, the EE is a culmination of advanced research, writing and creative thinking skills through an in-depth, personalised study. So, how do you make more explicit and strategic use of the ATLs to help your students craft stellar EEs?

Join Sheeza Ali Khan to explore targeted strategies to empower both supervisors and students in their extended essay journey. By unlocking the potential of ATLs, supervisors will explore how to facilitate and encourage their students throughout the EE process.

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Sheeza Ali Khan
Session 3

18:00 – 18:30 AEST (30 min)

Supporting students through their final years of secondary school, with the demands of Extended Essays, final exams, and the myriad tasks in between, presents a  challenge for teachers and coordinators alike.

Former IB educator Nick Morgan will present practical solutions to ease these challenges using generative AI. Learn how the Toddle AI platform not only enhances learning outcomes, but also promotes staff well-being to ensure overall success in the DP.

In this session, you will:

  • Understand the AI landscape and its applications for DP schools.
  • Find out how to use AI as your personal teaching assistant for everything from lesson planning to report writing.
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Disclaimer - This event is organised independently of and not endorsed by the IB. Toddle's events are organised to enable exchange of practices and ideas within the educator community and are not a replacement for the IB official workshops. Views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their personal views and should not be construed as official guidance by the IB.

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James Nottingham

We could use engaging, thought-provoking and industry-defining as keywords to describe James Nottingham and his stellar contribution to the world of education. As a bestselling author and famed developer of the Learning Pit, a work that has been referenced over 150 million times, he is directly responsible for helping to build safe environments of educational practice for teachers and students alike. More about his work can be found at LearningPit.org.
Stuart Ablitt
Stuart Ablitt is the Deputy Head of Primary & Head of IB Programs at Hills International College, QLD. He brings over 13 years of education experience, excelling as an administrator, teacher, and leader. His journey began in primary education, fostering a passion for student development. Through ongoing development initiatives, he resonates the attributes of a lifelong learner and is passionate about the well-being of students and teachers. In 2023, he chaired the Queensland PYP Network, fostering collaboration and professional development among member schools and enjoys the opportunity to network with other schools to discuss curriculum, pedagogy, and wellbeing.
Melissa O’Shea
Melissa is Head of Teaching and Learning at Trinity Lutheran College on the Gold Coast, Australia. She has been a curriculum leader at Trinity for the past 7 years. With over 23 years' experience in education, 17 in the IB community, Melissa is passionate about inquiry-based learning, universal design for learning and collaborating with other educators to support student growth. She is currently studying a Masters of Neuroscience and Education.
Natalie Jensen
Natalie is the Head of Primary and PYP Coordinator at Zhuhai International School. She has been an educator for over 20 years predominantly based in Melbourne, Australia and is passionate about education and improving the wellbeing of young people. Natalie holds a Masters Degree in Child and Adolescent Welfare and is also the founder of the IB PYP/MYP Community Network Group that supports educators across the globe to collaborate, inspire, share ideas, and stay connected.

As an educational consultant Natalie is committed to extending support to educators across the different aspects of their teaching. She has considerable experience working with the IB continuum of education across PYP, MYP, and DP, and is particularly enthusiastic about experiential learning and student agency.
Natalie Kunst

Natalie Kunst is currently the Leader of Learning Art and Design at Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne. She is interested in inquiry, ‘messy’ classrooms, and project-based learning. With a career spanning 30 years across 4 countries, Natalie incorporates both local and global contexts to guide her students in concept-based, interdisciplinary units.

Natalie has led professional learning for international educators across Asia Pacific for the past 15 years. She draws on her interest in design-thinking strategies when working with teachers, to ensure that learning design has empathy, agency and the unique interests and needs of each learner at the core.

Alongside her work in schools, Natalie is a trained permaculture design teacher, and is involved in the sustainable floristry movement. She draws on this work to advocate for sustainability and student agency in schools and is enthusiastic about and bringing a deeper appreciation for the natural environment into classrooms.
Natalie Jensen

Natalie is the Head of Primary and PYP Coordinator at Zhuhai International School. She has been an educator for over 20 years predominantly based in Melbourne, Australia and is passionate about education and improving the wellbeing of young people. Natalie holds a Masters Degree in Child and Adolescent Welfare and is also the founder of the IB PYP/MYP Community Network Group that supports educators across the globe to collaborate, inspire, share ideas, and stay connected.

As an educational consultant Natalie is committed to extending support to educators across the different aspects of their teaching. She has considerable experience working with the IB continuum of education across PYP, MYP, and DP, and is particularly enthusiastic about experiential learning and student agency.
Natalie Kunst

Natalie Kunst is currently the Leader of Learning Art and Design at Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne. She is interested in inquiry, ‘messy’ classrooms, and project-based learning. With a career spanning 30 years across 4 countries, Natalie incorporates both local and global contexts to guide her students in concept-based, interdisciplinary units.

Natalie has led professional learning for international educators across Asia Pacific for the past 15 years. She draws on her interest in design-thinking strategies when working with teachers, to ensure that learning design has empathy, agency and the unique interests and needs of each learner at the core.

Alongside her work in schools, Natalie is a trained permaculture design teacher, and is involved in the sustainable floristry movement. She draws on this work to advocate for sustainability and student agency in schools and is enthusiastic about and bringing a deeper appreciation for the natural environment into classrooms.
Melissa O’Shea

Melissa is Head of Teaching and Learning at Trinity Lutheran College on the Gold Coast, Australia. She has been a curriculum leader at Trinity for the past 7 years. With over 23 years' experience in education, 17 in the IB community, Melissa is passionate about inquiry-based learning, universal design for learning and collaborating with other educators to support student growth. She is currently studying a Masters of Neuroscience and Education.
Michael Murphy
Michael is a father, a learner, and a leader, who lives on Kaurna Land, in South Australia. His purpose is to inspire, motivate and support people to live well in a world worth living in. He is an award-winning leader and has been exhibited at international conferences, and published nationally.
Sheeza Ali Khan
Sheeza is an ardent educator who aims to inspire people to keep learning and growing. As an active practitioner within the IB, her journey has been nothing short of thrilling, across IB PYP, IB MYP and IB DP.

A myriad of roles has characterised her professional odyssey, each contributing to a rich tapestry of experiences. From serving as Head of School to assuming the mantle of Deputy Principal, Dean of Academics and different Programme Coordinators, with engagements in both India and Australia. She also serves as an IB Examiner for MYP French as Language Acquisition, MYP Personal Project in bilingual contexts, and DP French ab initio and B SL. Additionally, her roles within the IB Educator Network (IBEN) as a Continuum Workshop Leader, Team Chair, School Visit Team Leader, Evaluation and Programme Leader, and Reader have provided her with unique opportunities to contribute to the global IB community. She thrives on executing workshops, authorisations, and evaluations, across across the Asia Pacific and the Americas, spanning countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, USA, Vietnam and others.

Featured in Fortune Publication's "Inspiring Women of India," she's also acclaimed as the Most Innovative Academic Leader. She was invited by IB to spearhead a project for implementing IB in government schools of Delhi. She often contributes to educational discourse through Articles & Presentations. Furthermore, she received a scholarship and participated in an exchange program in France, further enriching her experiences and expertise.
Nick Morgan
Nick leads Toddle Australia/New Zealand and is located in Melbourne. He joined the Toddle Team after teaching in China, outback Australia and Melbourne. Nick is an experienced facilitator of inquiry-based and experiential learning, both in classrooms and on camps and tours. He is passionate about promoting student wellbeing and witnessing the personal growth that students experience when they step outside their comfort zones. Nick now helps teaching teams across the greater Australia/New Zealand region to make their teaching and learning dreams a reality with Toddle.