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Welcome to IB Unplugged, a Kognity podcast for IB DP educators that tackles your submitted challenges and questions by connecting you with experts and peers who share their ideas and stories from real classrooms. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the IB world, each biweekly episode and guest aims to equip you with practical tips and positive inspiration – helping you teach with more confidence, creativity, and joy. So whether you’re walking your dog or commuting to school, hit play and join a community of educators ready to learn, laugh, and thrive in your IB journey.
This is a Kognity podcast hosted by Courtney Marline and John Patton. This podcast is produced by Katilina Gaffney and edited by Damir Zvekanov.
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The IB has spoken on AI. Now what? w/ Clara Hawking
The IB has published its AI Design Principles. A practical toolkit for schools is on its way. But between a published framework and a genuinely AI-ready school lies a gap that no document alone can close. In this special IB Unplugged LIVE p
The Extended Essay & Authenticating Student Thinking w/ Michele Lackovic
Michele Lackovic, an EE workshop leader and examiner with over 25 years of supervising experience, joins us to explore what the 2027 syllabus asks of students and supervisors. Michele challenges the instinct to rely on AI detection software
Designing a Pathway for a Changing World w/ Naheed Bardai
What happens when the world a curriculum was designed for changes faster than the curriculum itself has? The IB Diploma Programme has earned its reputation for rigor. But the challenges today's students will inherit — a warming planet, the
Curiosity in the Age of Instant Answers w/ Tim Lovatt
Tim Lovatt, Head of Digital Learning at UWC South East Asia, joins us to explore one of the quieter challenges of the AI era: keeping curiosity alive when it's no longer necessary for finding information. Tim argues that as AI tools take on
Inside the IB's AI Principles w/ Clara Hawking
The IB has spent decades defining what it means to educate for international mindedness and ethical thinking. Now, for the first time, it has published principles to guide how AI should be used across its entire ecosystem — from classrooms
Students as Co-Creators w/ Arissa Roy
Schools talk about student voice. They have councils, surveys, and learner profile statements on the wall. But how often are students invited to build — not just to speak? Arissa Roy, UWC graduate, UNESCO youth representative, and founder o
Looking Back, Thinking Forward: Season 2 in Review
What were the biggest ideas to emerge from Season Two of IB Unplugged? In this special season finale, Courtney and John look back on the conversations that challenged their thinking, influenced their classrooms, and reshaped how they view e
Building Community Through Professional Learning w/ Elizabeth Imende
What happens when schools stop working in isolation and start learning from one another? Elizabeth Imende joins us to explore the power of professional learning communities and the role of educational associations in building stronger, more
Redefining Achievement: Skills, Character & Youth Recognition w/ Matthew Hayes
In this episode, Matthew Hayes challenges traditional definitions of achievement and invites educators to rethink how schools recognise student growth, contribution, and potential. Drawing on his research in Global Citizenship Education and
The PDP Reality Check: What Schools Are Learning w/ Rohit Vaswani
What happens when a well-intentioned programme meets the realities of school implementation? Rohit Vaswani takes a transparent and practical look at the Personal Development Plan (PDP) in the IB Diploma Programme. Drawing on his experience
Shared Humanity & Future-Ready Learning w/ Haif Bannayan
What does it mean to prepare students for a future that is increasingly complex, interconnected, and uncertain? In this episode, Haif Bannayan joins us to explore how education must evolve beyond academic achievement to foster shared humani
More Than One Hat: Life Beyond the Classroom w/ Caitlin LeBrun
Caitlin LeBrun reflects on the lived experience of balancing multiple identities—educator, parent, writer, and creative thinker. Drawing on her work as a Learning Support teacher and her personal journey navigating teaching alongside creati
Knowledge in the Service of Africa w/ Adzo Ashie
What does it mean to lead education with a commitment not just to global citizenship, but to local impact? In this episode, Adzo Ashie, Vice Principal at SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College, reflects on her journey from one of the fir
Applying Visible Learning at Kognity w/ Melanie Snow
What happens when we take one of the most influential voices in education research and ask: how does this actually show up in the classroom—and in the tools we build? We sat down with Kognity Learning Experience Designer Melanie Snow to unp
Visible Learning in Practice: Feedback, Inquiry, and Impact w/ John Hattie
What if the key to better learning isn’t doing more—but knowing what works best? In this episode, Professor John Hattie, the architect of Visible Learning, challenges IB educators to move beyond “innovation fatigue” and focus on the practic
Behind IA Moderation and Curriculum Review w/ Paul La Rondie
Paul La Rondie pulls back the curtain on the less visible processes that shape both assessment and curriculum. From the moment a student submits their IA to the publication of the next curriculum guide, there’s an intricate system of modera
IB Unplugged Live @ AEF: Building Ubuntu Through Education w/ Amy Sarr Fall
In this special IB Unplugged Live episode recorded at the African Education Festival in Johannesburg, Amy Sarr Fall invites IB educators to explore what it means to lead and learn through the philosophy of Ubuntu — the idea that “I am becau
Leading for Instructional Impact w/Temitope Ray-Odekeye
What does it take to build high-quality teaching and learning? Temitope Ray-Odekeye joins us to explore the role of curriculum leadership and instructional coaching in driving meaningful, sustainable improvement in your school. We unpack ho
Celebrating 1 year of IB Unplugged!
We’re flipping the script! In this special anniversary episode of IB Unplugged, co-hosts John and Courtney sit down—not with a guest, but with each other—to reflect on one year of podcasting, amazing conversations, and unforgettable IB insi
Putting UDL into Practice: Designing Inclusive Learning with Kognity
Following our recent conversation with Dianne Blackburn on UDL and the IB Approaches to Learning, this mini episode of IB Unplugged continues the discussion by exploring what inclusive design looks like in action. Learning Experience Design
Amplifying Women's Voices: Leadership, Confidence & Representation
In this International Women’s Day episode of IB Unplugged, we bring together voices from across the Kognity team to share honest reflections on leadership, representation, and growth in education and edtech. This conversation celebrates the
Designing Learning Environments: UDL & ATL in the IB w/ Dianne Blackburn
What if inclusion wasn’t something we added on—but something we designed for from the very beginning? Dianne Blackburn joins us to explore how IB educators can intentionally design learning environments that support both student well-being
Hidden Curriculum 2.0 and (Inter)national Identities w/ Dženana Ćeman
In this episode, Dženana Ćeman introduces the concept of Hidden Curriculum 2.0, inviting IB educators to examine how everyday school practices quietly shape students’ sense of identity and belonging. Drawing on her research and more than 20
Ending Assessment as We Know It w/ David Spooner
What if assessment wasn’t about ranking, sorting, or proving learning, but about supporting it? In this episode, David Spooner challenges traditional assessment practices and invites IB educators to rethink the purpose of grades, exams, and
Teaching with Heart: Humanising Pedagogy in IB Classrooms w/ La Mor
What does it take to build truly inclusive learning environments—and how do we make space for every learner's story? In this episode, IB educator La Mor shares powerful strategies for creating school cultures rooted in belonging and care, d
From Panic to Pedagogy: Practical AI Strategies for the IB Classroom w/ Leon Furze
How can IB educators use AI to spark deeper thinking, support formative assessment, and strengthen academic integrity? In this episode, we speak with Leon Furze, an experienced educator and author, about how artificial intelligence can supp
Education for Impact: Building Purpose-Driven Learning Communities w/ Mateo Tobar
This episode explores how innovation, collaboration, and experiential learning can empower young people to become changemakers—especially within the Latin American social impact context. Mateo brings a unique perspective on mobilizing commu
Tech with Intention: Rethinking Classroom Innovation w/ Terence Tan
How can schools move beyond flashy edtech and focus on meaningful, student-centered use of technology? In this episode, Terence Tan draws from his work in international schools and innovation labs to share how human-centered, intentional te
Cracking the Case: Practical Strategies for DP Business Management Assessment w/ Maria Sayyed
This episode dives into the heart of IB DP Business Management—assessment. Maria Sayyed joins us to unpack what makes the IA process meaningful (and manageable), how to tackle case study-based questions with intention, and how teachers can
Empowering Student Agency & Voice in the Age of AI w/ Rita Bateson
How can schools teach students to use AI responsibly while navigating the ethics of emerging tools? In this episode, educator and Eblana Learning founder Rita Bateson explores how IB schools can empower learners with AI literacy, critical t
