Welcome to our Spring edcamp 2025! There are over 30 sessions scheduled throughout the afternoon covering a wide range of best practices, ideas for leveraging technology, and teacher wellness.
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In a world of constant digital distractions, understanding our relationship with technology is more important than ever. This interactive session will guide participants through a self-assessment of their phone usage habits, mental well-being, and focus abilities, encouraging reflection on areas for improvement. We’ll explore the science behind dopamine, addiction, and how smartphones and social media are intentionally designed to capture attention. Finally, attendees will learn practical, science-backed hacks to promote healthier device usage for themselves, their students, and even their own children. These strategies will include tips for improving sleep, reducing anxiety, and enhancing overall wellness in the digital age.
This professional development session is designed for IB Science teachers looking to help students develop essential skills that make the Internal Assessment (IA) writing process easier. We’ll also explore foundational skills that can be introduced to freshmen and sophomores to better prepare them for success in IB Science courses.
This professional development session is designed to deepen science teachers' understanding of the internal assessment (IA) requirements for the new Group 4 Science courses.
Objectives: 🎯 Gain a clear understanding of the new IA criteria for Group 4 Science. 🎯 Discuss best-fit approaches to align with the assessment criteria. 🎯 Explore the moderation process and its impact on teaching and learning. 🎯 Differentiate between the Internal Assessment (IA) and the Extended Essay (EE).
Teachers will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to support students in successfully completing their IAs.
