IB Unplugged
Welcome to IB Unplugged, a Kognity podcast for IB DP educators that tackles your submitted challenges and questions by connecting you with experts and peers who share their ideas and stories from real classrooms. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the IB world, each biweekly episode and guest aims to equip you with practical tips and positive inspiration – helping you teach with more confidence, creativity, and joy. So whether you’re walking your dog or commuting to school, hit play and join a community of educators ready to learn, laugh, and thrive in your IB journey. If you have a topic or question you’d love for us to explore, submit your ideas and help shape the conversation at www.kognity.com/ibunplugged. Here you can also find episode summaries and additional resources.
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In this episode of IB Unplugged, hosts Courtney Marline and John Patton sit down with renowned educator Lance King to discuss the Approaches to Learning (ATL) framework. Lance, the creator of the "Art of Learning" program and a key contributor to the IB’s ATL framework, shares strategies for developing student agency, resilience, and self-directed learning in IB classrooms.
5 days ago
5 days ago
In this episode of IB Unplugged, hosts John Patton and Courtney Marline welcome Wakanyi Hoffman and discuss the need for culturally inclusive ethics in emerging AI systems to prevent environmental and social harm globally and explore how prompting can reveal how we are co-creating knowledge from different backgrounds.
5 days ago
5 days ago
In this episode of IB Unplugged, hosts John Patton and Courtney Marline sit down with experienced educator David Spooner to explore the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) within and beyond the classroom. With over two decades of IB teaching and examining experience, David shares insights on how TOK shapes students’ critical thinking and how educators can effectively integrate it into their teaching.
5 days ago
5 days ago
Welcome to IB Unplugged, the podcast designed for IB DP educators tackling real challenges through expert insights and shared classroom experiences. In this episode, meet your hosts and discover the vision behind IB Unplugged. Whether you're a seasoned IB teacher or just starting out, tune in for practical tips, inspiration, and a supportive community to help you thrive.