In a special podcast double feature, we followed up with Diploma Programme (DP) graduates and friends Aaron Goh Qi Yang and Klaus Tan who share a new initiative they created to combat the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
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The IB’s Paul Teulon: Why top universities recognize IB students
We caught up with the IB’s Head of Global Recognition, Paul Teulon, to share insights from his conversations with universities on the admissions process as well as advice to students and parents on why universities continue to value the IB experience.
Challenging the notion of privilege
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Inaara Gangji of Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa to reflect on how the IB is adaptive to the needs of students in all regions through her experience as a DP student in the global south. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
MYP students exhibit their personal projects virtually
After schools went on lockdown because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Middle Years Programme (MYP) students at KIS International School exhibited their personal projects on Instagram.
Nine things to do during lockdown
Are you looking for ways to stay entertained during the lockdown? Here are nine things that you can do.
Finding a passion for social responsibility by understanding privilege
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Marcel Bandur of Regents International School Pattaya to reflect on the value of empathy and the need to share our privilege through meaningful engagements. This is his first story in the graduate voices series.
The power of internal assessments
With the cancellation of May exams due to COVID-19, a lot of IB students are wondering how two years of their work will be assessed and graded. Paul Campbell, Head of Development and Outreach, turned to his best source on the IB experience: his daughter, Sarah, a Diploma Programme (DP) graduate.
Building a foundation for social-emotional learning
Our current global conditions, as a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, provide a unique opportunity for families, parents and educators to look beyond the woes of distant learning and specific curricular content to instead think about the role social-emotional learning plays in everyday situations and interactions.
DP graduates support frontline COVID-19 workers
Diploma Programme (DP) graduates Tiago and Keno Beck share how their masks are protecting individuals who are working tirelessly to treat patients with COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Answering the call: Meet the IB Answers team!
Through #IBtogether, we are sharing inspiring stories in our community and showing the ways we are joining together during this difficult time. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the staff members that are keeping us going! Our remote IB Answers team shares what it’s like as they keep the IB community up-to-date on COVID-19 questions.
Effective self-soothing techniques to cope with COVID-19
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate turned IB teacher Eleni Vardaki, who graduated from the Anglo-American School of Moscow in 2004. Eleni offers her expertise on how students can reduce their stress and anxiety during the remote learning.
How the COVID-19 pandemic changed us as teachers
Educators from Shahid Mahdavi Education Foundation in Iran share how online learning and teaching has been a positive experience.
Developing service learning throughout the IB
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate and IB educator Sarah Clancy, of the International Academy, to reflect on how service learning is integrated in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the DP. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
On being enough: Lessons in self-worth and self-care
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Lino Kessel shares advice on well-being for IB students, as they adapt to the challenges of remote learning while balancing self-care with their workload. This is his second story in our graduate voices series.
Learning at home: Resources for PYP parents and caregivers
IB staff members from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) within the IB learning and teaching division have assembled additional resources to support parents and caregivers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.