Innovation Showcases
Teacher Workload and AI: Creating More Time for Students
Innovation Showcase Douglas Fisher
With AI reshaping the educational landscape, it's time to make AI work better for educator! In this session, we consider the essential job functions that teachers must accomplish each day and then analyze which of these can be turned over to AI. These include content creation, assessment development, feedback, intervention, and professional learning. We focus on the "human in the loop" as educators use AI, learning to critically analyze the output before using it in their classrooms. In addition, we focus on quality prompts and input that educators can use to improve their output.
Empowering Educators - the Evolution of IB Professional Learning : Integrating Social Constructivist and Design Thinking Models
Innovation Showcase Martin Muchena
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is committed to empowering educators through professional learning (PL) to enhance their practice, inspire students to flourish, and foster transformative change. This presentation explores the evolution of IB professional learning, focusing on innovative approaches that support educator growth. The session highlights the integration of social constructivist and design thinking models, which prioritize educator voice in PL. By identifying new opportunities for teacher development, the session underscores the impact of professional growth on student learning outcomes. The presentation also delves into enhanced PL offerings, examining existing and new products designed to support educators. Market research findings illustrate how data-driven insights have informed recent advancements in IB professional learning. This research aligns with the IB mission statement, which aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The findings provide valuable insights into how IB's evolving PL initiatives contribute to the continuous improvement of educational practices and the organization's overall mission.
