Presentations

In this presentation, we will give an overview of all the interlocking parts that combine to make our individualized approach to learning a unique experience within the Beijing bilingual school context.

This session will explore the dynamic role of AI in education, demonstrating how it can make lessons more engaging, personalized, and effective.

In this interactive session, Todd (Shiding) will share a hands-on example from his own classroom: a custom-built ChatGPT bot designed to support students through the IB Mathematics Internal Assessment (IA) writing process.

Effective communication in the classroom is not just about what we say—but how we say it. This presentation examines the use of “precise phrasing” strategies, or subtle linguistic shifts that invite reflection, reduce resistance, and guide students toward deeper engagement and ownership of learning.

This session explores how libraries of any size or budget can create more flexible, engaging spaces.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll experience practical professional development grounded in how teachers across NYC, Hong Kong, and top Asia-Pacific schools are transforming their instructional practice: designing formative practices that surface real evidence from PBL and student work, interpreting that evidence, and adjusting instruction in real time.

The steps will be outlined and outcomes from several countries will be highlighted.This workshop uses examples of whole countries efforts to integrate 21st century skills but there are lessons that apply from this work that transfer to work within individual schools

Understanding context and issues has to be built in at all stages of a child’s journey through school in order to have a lasting impact. One way in which this can be made accessible for students is through “Place as Pedagogy.” This provides a framework for learning that uses surroundings and communities outside the classroom in the neighborhood.

As educators we want to ensure that we are investing our limited time and energy into instructional strategies that will lead to student success.

This presentation will focus on how we can Innovate Through Drama; there will be a particular emphasis on the use of dramatic improvisation techniques and games in education. We will explore how these can be effectively applied in the classroom.