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. This is a Kognity podcast hosted by Courtney Marline and John Patton. This podcast is produced by Katilina Gaffney and edited by Damir Zvekanov.
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Episodes
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
What does true blended learning look like when you break away from traditional classrooms? Damien Vassallo shares how inquiry, autonomy, and digital tools can transform IB learning into a more flexible, student-driven experience across the DP and beyond.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
What if IB results could spark real conversations that drive growth across your school? International school leader Jen Olmsted breaks down the Enquiry Upon Results (EUR) process and how it can be a powerful tool for team learning, school improvement, and professional growth. Whether you're a teacher or a principal, this episode will shift how you see your school’s data.
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Clara Hawking shares how educators can confidently navigate policies, tools, and best practices for safe and effective AI integration. From data privacy to classroom application, it’s a must-listen for any school shaping its digital future.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
How do we actually teach students to learn? ATL creator Lance King shares practical strategies to build student agency, resilience, and self-directed learning—transforming ATL from a framework into everyday classroom impact.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Indigenous thinker and ubuntu philosophy scholar Wakanyi Hoffman discusses the need for culturally inclusive ethics in emerging AI systems to prevent environmental and social harm globally and explores how prompting can reveal how we are co-creating knowledge from different backgrounds.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
What makes TOK meaningful and teachable? Educator David Spooner distills over 20 years of IB experience into practical insights on demystifying Theory of Knowledge, helping students think critically and teachers teach confidently, both in and beyond the classroom.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
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.