Teachers Teaching Teachers

A Fully Independent Inquiry Model, 3-12
Last year my students selected independent inquiry topics, timelines, partners, standards, and demonstrations of their learning. If you are ready to let your students take the reins, or curious about how to move beyond structured inquiry, I will share best practices and lots of practical transdisciplinary organizational and research tools. JESSICA GIBNEY, The American International School of Muscat, Oman

Learning, Health and Wellbeing, All Grades
The workshop will be focusing on the creation, implementation, and evaluation of an extra-curricular program. According to the needs of the schools, attendees will be asked to reflect on monthly goals for teachers and students regarding their learning, health, and wellbeing, as well as suggest ideas for implementation. ANASTASIA PANIDOU, SMARAGDA SPYROU, & ALEXANDRA VALTZIDOU, Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki, Greece

MTSS in international schools, K-2
The purpose of this workshop is to provide an overview of multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS). Attendees will learn the key components of MTSS and how the implementation of this framework can aid in meeting the needs of all learners. APRIL EDMONDSON & COURTNEY SMITH, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Men as Allies, All Grades
In this workshop participants will learn the importance of having Men as Allies in the workplace. We will begin by discussing why diverse teams are better teams. Then we will learn what a male ally is and what they can do to support women in the workplace. We will end with practical steps men can take to become better allies. Dr. CRISTIANA JURGENSEN, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

From Consumption to Creation, K-2
The SAMR framework provides pedagogical insight into how technology can and should be used in the classroom. With Early Years students it can seem daunting at first, we will explore ways to give these little ones space allowing them to go from consumption to creation in the classroom. CHERYL HANEY, American Community School of Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Esports, Safeguarding, and the Marginalized Zeitgeist, 6-12
Video games and their associated communities represent an undeniable and frequently unaddressed influence on our students. This session will explore the complexity of these influences and propose how one might build a values-based platform from which to come alongside students and guide the conversations around gaming within our communities. ROBB WILLETT, American Community School, Amman, Jordan

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Cultivating a Community Culture of Inquiry and Intercultural Awareness Across Languages, All Grades
This workshop will introduce teachers to effective content focused inquiry based learning techniques based off of the 6 Competencies of 21st century language learning. The methods introduced connect the student through the target language, leading them towards intercultural competence, understanding and deeper learning, all while empowering their voice and choice. CHRISTINA J. ROCHA, American Community Schools of Athens, Greece

Creating Core Values and Developing Team Culture, 6-12
Developing and instilling core values on your teams and in your classes helps to create a culture of care, support and improved performance. Find out how to define your core values and learn a framework for bringing this to your students. LUTHER RAUK, The American International School of Muscat, Oman

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A JEDI Learning Support, All Grades
The workshop will focus on the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a learning support program, guided by JEDI values. Attendees will be asked to reflect on the policies, procedures and processes of this four-tier holistic program, whilst discussing how such a holistic system could be implemented at their institutions. ALEXANDRA VALTZIDOU, ELENI PECHLIVANI, ERSI PASSIA, Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki, Greece

Video and Media Production: Ideas for Creating a Program within your School, K-2
The skills individuals learn in video and media production programs enhance communication capabilities and set people, schools, and businesses apart from those who otherwise lack access to these skills. Video and media production programs serve as an interdisciplinary connector, bringing together multiple disciplines to develop imagination, critical thinking, and encourage deeper connections. This will be hands-on as we create a news program/media project, modeling methods that were used during distance learning with students. JOSHUA HANNA, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Seesaw: Enhancing Learning Across Grade Levels, All Grades
Seesaw is a versatile, user-friendly digital portfolio for teachers, students, and families. It can be used to share student learning/thinking, increase engagement, simplify differentiation, and much more. Experience Seesaw[?]s many tools as an active participant, and walk away with all the resources needed to get your own Seesaw classroom started! JOSEPH HARPER & LESLIE FAN, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Designing Agency Learning that Empowers & Connects, All Grades
Within this workshop, participants will co-create a shared understanding of how design thinking connects to and empowers our learners. We will use protocols to unpack key understandings and will utilize a design thinking framework throughout the workshop. We will reflect on our individual "why" and will use this to personalize the learning experience. By the end of our session, participants will share a tangible learning goal related to enhancing the culture of learning within their classroom. AMY MULVIHILL, American Community School of Abu Dhabi, UAE

Positive Education and a Strengths-based Approach to Teaching and Learning, K-5
In this workshop, we will explore the emerging field of positive education, especially as it relates to a strengths-based approach to teaching and learning. We will learn about the universally valued VIA Character Strengths and explore practical strategies for helping teachers and students identify and leverage their own personal strengths so they can thrive and flourish at school. ROBYN HARWOOD, American Community School, Amman, Jordan

Cultivating a Mindful Classroom, All Grades
Science has revealed that incorporating mindfulness into your school day helps to: reduce stress, increase focus and promote happiness, for both teachers and learners. Mindful classrooms begin as an organic movement of conscious individuals changing the way students learn. Learn how to plant the seeds of a mindful classroom of your own. JESSICA MONKCOM, American International School of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Student Agency: Self-Paced Units, 3-12
How do you manage students working at different speeds with different needs? Self paced units may be your answer. In this workshop you will learn systems for developing a self-paced unit, how to keep track of individual student progress, and how to assess mastery all while maintaining your sanity! KENDRA KUTI, The American International School of Muscat, Oman

Closing the Design Cycle, an Affordance-based STEM Curriculum, 1-5
The Design Cycle is a problem-solving strategy that provides opportunities for collaboration and transdisciplinary learning. At Pinewood School, we develop a STEM curriculum that introduces the Design Cycle gradually across Elementary. To make this possible we implement a framework based on Cognitive Science research and established learning theories. CHRISTOS VONAPARTIS KOSMIDIS, Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki, Greece

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Weaving Creativity into Every Strand of the Curriculum, K-2
Creativity is difficult to define and even harder to assess, but we know that it is an essential skill for our students' future. Learn specific skills that support creative thinkers and use a research-based framework to integrate these skills into any subject, at any grade-level, without losing valuable teaching time. CHARLOTTE MURPHY & ANTONIO ROTI, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Empowering Students with Passion Projects, All Grades
Students need authentic opportunities to develop 21st Century Learning Skills. In this workshop, participants will understand the need for and philosophy behind Passion Projects. We will take a look at how to use design thinking in the classroom by using the Launch Cycle created by AJ Juliani and John Spencer. PETER CARLSON, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Interactive Technology Tools in the World Language Classroom, 3-12
This interactive session highlights the best technology tools that engage students, create motivation, and increase their language proficiency. These tools will enhance time on task effective, leading to student confidence and proficiency growth. These tools can be used for interpersonal speaking, listening, and interpretive communication in any language. BELAL JOUNDEYA, American Community School of Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Benefits of Sharing Curriculum Maps with Students, 3-12
Who are you mapping your curriculum for? Let me show you how I shifted my thinking about this question and the impact it had on my students and their learning. No longer stuck in software, or folders, my curriculum maps are in my classroom and being used by students to act and reflect on their learning. In this session, we will explore simple ways to make curriculum mapping something that you do for your students, and with your students. MATTHEW McGRADY, American Community School of Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project-Based Learning in the General Music Setting, 6-8
In this workshop we will dive into project-based learning in the middle school general music setting. The benefits and approaches to project-based learning and its importance, along with specific examples will be discussed. In this workshop you can gain insight and unique ideas that you can implement in your classroom. ANNA ELIZABETH MANCL, American Community Schools of Athens, Greece