IB community blog – new Artificial intelligence in IB assessment and education: a crisis or an opportunity?Matt Glanville, Head of Assessment Principles and Practice at the IB, shares his views on the short-term impact that new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will have on IB assessments and how it could change education as we know it in the long-term. Lessons from Ayush Samuel Kumar: balancing CAS, community, and careerWe spoke with Diploma Programme alumnus, Ayush Samuel Kumar about his heartfelt involvement in CAS, the skills he developed to achieve a successful work-life balance, as well as his career aspirations. Additionally, he offers advice to current IB students on maintaining academic integrity and having a positive educational experience. Breaking down barriers by connecting the world through foodWe spoke with Diploma Programme graduate, Earlene Cruz, who has turned her love for food and culture into a career that connects people around the world. In this interview, she talks about her career path and how her IB education has influenced her work. The flexibility of the MYP: three common questions about approaches to learningThis blog is a continuation of the series looking at the diversity of implementation and the flexibility of the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Latest posts Assessment and exams Curiosity and creativity: Where will it take you?Dr Dimitrina Trendafilova from UWC Adriatic, Italy, reflects on how curiosity and creativity can be nurtured in schools and shares examples of how science concept can be conceived in a creative way Artificial intelligence in IB assessment and education: a crisis or an opportunity?Matt Glanville, Head of Assessment Principles and Practice at the IB, shares his views on the short-term impact that new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will have on IB assessments and how it could change education as we know it in the long-term. More stories like this Research Social Emotional Learning (SEL): The powerful impact of emotional intelligenceThis article shares the effectiveness of including wellbeing as a part of virtual learning and how it enhances the social skills of the learners. Promoting student agency and classroom collaboration through formative assessmentEarlier this year a study led by the IB and Harding High School was selected by HundrED as one of the most impactful education innovations in formative assessments in the HundrED Spotlight “Formative Assessment: Improving Learning for Every Child”. Read more in this blog. More stories like this Sharing PYP: Teaching in the Primary Years Programme Social Emotional Learning (SEL): The powerful impact of emotional intelligenceThis article shares the effectiveness of including wellbeing as a part of virtual learning and how it enhances the social skills of the learners. 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Adit tells us about how Tech4All is dedicated to breaking the poverty cycle through tech and educational support, along with the inspiration behind it. Social Emotional Learning (SEL): The powerful impact of emotional intelligenceThis article shares the effectiveness of including wellbeing as a part of virtual learning and how it enhances the social skills of the learners. How hot dogs sparked a conversation about anti-racismIn February 2020, at the International Baccalaureate’s African Education Festival in Johannesburg, the keynote speaker made a big impact on the IB staff in attendance. In this blog, Rémy Lamon and Wandile Mthiyane explore the impact of representation and community in education settings. Follow us for updates: