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Dec 133 min read

Criterion A of the IB MYP Individuals and Societies Rubric

I would like to say that I have in-depth experience with IB MYP Individuals and Societies. As an IB teacher and examiner, I use the...

Aug 233 min read

Reading for Gist vs Reading for Detail

I used to teach IELTS preparation classes at the British Council, where I trained my students to read for gist and detail — skills...

Jul 302 min read

Different Reading Skills and Strategies

Reading is a skill that involves various strategies to enhance comprehension, retention, and enjoyment. Depending on the context and...

Jun 263 min read

An IB MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment with Markscheme

Question 1 (Criteria A – 2 marks): Source A shows an increasing trend of CO2 emissions from 1950 - 2022. Outline one reason for this...

Jun 123 min read

An IB MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment

As I complete examining for this year’s MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment, I wanted to take up the challenge of creating an...

May 204 min read

Understanding the IB MYP Integrated Humanities E-Assessment

I teach IB MYP Individuals and Societies and have been an IB examiner for the MYP Integrated Humanities E-Assessment for the past three...

May 62 min read

IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question - South Korea's TFR

Here is another practice infographic question, along with a mark scheme for Paper 2. This infographic shows changes in South Korea’s TFR...

May 53 min read

IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question - Solar Power By Country

The IB Geography exams around the corner and I imagine students around the world are revising all the content and material they have...

Jul 30, 20232 min read

Using ChatGPT to learn English

Last week was my final class at the British Council, where I have been teaching English to adults and young learners for the past year...

Jul 18, 20232 min read

Book Review: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann

There is a tired old saying: History is written by the victors, and the vanquished remain unheard. It is quite cliché but holds truth,...

Jul 13, 20232 min read

Challenging the Status Quo by Reading

I had the privilege of being educated in different parts of the world. I studied grades 1-4 in the USA, grades 4-6 in Israel, grades 7-9...

Jul 9, 20232 min read

The Importance of Debating Skills

In the 21st century, where effective communication and critical thinking are necessary to succeed in any field, the art of debating has...

Apr 18, 20232 min read

Exploring Tweets on Education by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. But first and foremost, he is an educator. Tyson has...

Apr 5, 20232 min read

Using ChatGPT to Create a Self-Study Learning Plan

I have been using ChatGPT for a variety of practical purposes, from creating lesson plans to teach debating skills, to more wacky things...

Mar 23, 20232 min read

Digital Immigrants, Digital Natives and Those In-Between

As an educator who works with adolescents, I cannot help but deliberate on technology and social media. I use technology every single...

Mar 16, 20232 min read

Cornell Notes: A Powerful Note-Taking Strategy for Effective Learning

When it comes to effective note-taking strategies, Cornell Notes is a tried and true method that has stood the test of time. Developed by...

Jan 22, 20231 min read

IELTS Writing Task Rubric

When preparing students for the writing section of the IELTS, I often emphasize the rubric. Understanding the rubric and exactly what is...

Jan 16, 20231 min read

Holistic Education

I recently had an interview with an international school and was asked what “holistic education” meant to me. Having worked in education...

Jan 7, 20232 min read

My Grad School Application Essays

For the past few years, I have been working with international students to help them navigate university applications around the world....

Dec 13, 20221 min read

IELTS Writing Task 2

In the writing section of the IELTS exam, candidates need to write a discursive essay. The question may have an opinion, problem, or...