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Tales of an accidental teacher: Meet UoPeople awardee Murali

Tales of an accidental teacher: Meet UoPeople awardee Murali

The IB has partnered with the University of the People (UoPeople) to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 140 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Murali Subramanian, an educator from Indus International School in India to reflect on how access […]

Taking a community-based approach: Meet UoPeople awardee Gabriel

Taking a community-based approach: Meet UoPeople awardee Gabriel

In cooperation with the University of the People (UoPeople), the IB has aimed to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 100 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Gabriel Boateng, an educator from Ghana International School to reflect on how access […]

What does the future of teaching look like?

What does the future of teaching look like?

What skills and experiences do our teachers need as they look to educate students post-COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? We connect with the University of Dundee MA education IB Pathway class to learn more about how lecturers, student teachers and schools are preparing for instruction and hear about their virtual practicum experiences at the International School of Como.

Nurturing the attributes of a good learner

Nurturing the attributes of a good learner

As an IB pathway student-teacher studying at the University of Dundee, Julia Savaniu completed a virtual practicum at the International School of Como. She reflects on how virtual learning allowed her to individualize student instruction and helped students master the technology needs our world now requires.

The journey begins with fascinating dialogue

The journey begins with fascinating dialogue

The International School of Como’s Deputy Principal Jane Whittle reflects on the skills educators need to master when teaching remotely and her experience hosting a virtual practicum for student-teachers in partnership with the University of Dundee.

Encouraging student agency, responsibility and independence

Encouraging student agency, responsibility and independence

As an IB pathway student-teacher studying at the University of Dundee, Georgia Fullarton completed a virtual practicum at the International School of Como. She reflects on the value of student agency, community and collaboration in online teaching, skills she hopes to continue in the classroom.

Bringing confidence into the classroom: Meet UoPeople awardee Ahmad

Bringing confidence into the classroom: Meet UoPeople awardee Ahmad

In cooperation with the University of the People (UoPeople), the IB has aimed to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 100 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Ahmad Putera, an educator from Sinarmas World Academy, Indonesia to reflect on how […]

The unexpected possibility of a virtual practicum

The unexpected possibility of a virtual practicum

As an IB pathway student-teacher studying at the University of Dundee, Amellia Elizabeth Menmuir completed a virtual practicum at the International School of Como. She reflects on the new possibilities and resources that online learning has opened up for future classroom instruction.

Nikki Doig is a lecturer in education at the University of Dundee in the School of Education and Social Work

Unlocking virtual doors in lockdown

Nikki Doig is a lecturer at the University of Dundee in Scotland, supporting undergraduate education students working towards the IBEC Certificate in Teaching and Learning. She shares her perspective on coordinating a virtual practicum with the International School of Como and incorporating practices from online teaching into the classroom.

Embracing inquiry-based learning: Meet UoPeople awardee Iman

Embracing inquiry-based learning: Meet UoPeople awardee Iman

In cooperation with the University of the People (UoPeople), the IB has aimed to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 100 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Iman Aref, an educator from Notion International School in Egypt to reflect on […]

Supporting a passion for education: Meet UoPeople awardee Luciana

Developing a passion for education: Meet UoPeople awardee Luciana

In cooperation with the University of the People (UoPeople), the IB has aimed to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 100 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Luciana Gugliada S., an educator at Colegio Williams in Mexico City to reflect […]