IB Matters
A podcast for IB-interested teachers, students, parents, universities, and community members
Click on the icons below to access podcast episodes featuring all four IB Programmes and other aspects of the IB framework of international education.
Host - Jon Peterson
Jon is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) and has been hosting IB Matters since April 2019. He is a former high school science teacher, IB Coordinator and IBEN member.
We were at the IB Global Conference in Washington DC July 23 - 28!
Click the 2024 Global Conference logo to the left to hear our Quick Casts from presenters
PYP related podcasts
MYP related podcasts
DP related podcasts
CP related podcasts
Check out our series on the
IB Approaches to Learning skills
Do you have questions about implementing the ATL's in your school?
Jon Peterson interviewing the Exeter College students
We've now interviewed three groups of IBDP students about their CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) experiences.
These 14 students from the US, India and the UK share similar, but also individual experiences. Its a great way to better understand the value of this critical part of the Diploma Programme Core requirements.
Links shared by Chaahat in our podcast episode
Innovation Unleashed
A tool to spark creativity and innovation through guided frameworks and resources.Genially
Helps create interactive games, challenges, and presentations.Flippity
A versatile tool to create games, Jeopardy quizzes, randomizers, group makers, flashcard makers, and more.Tweetgen
Generates realistic-looking social media posts for educational or fun purposes.Classtools
Provides free tools to create educational games, diagrams, and quizzes.Epals
Connects educators and classrooms globally for collaborative projects and cultural exchange.Ted Ed
Helps educators create engaging lesson plans using TED-Ed content.Globalia
A great resource for maps and visual representations of global topics.IQB (Inspiring Inquiry)
Resources and tools to promote inquiry-based learning in classrooms.History Crunch
Offers resources, case studies, and infographics on historical events and significant individuals.
Perplexity
An AI-powered tool for answering questions and exploring topics interactively.Use of Perplexity
Guidelines and tips for effectively using Perplexity in learning and research.The Moral Machine
A platform for exploring ethical dilemmas and decision-making through AI simulations.Use of Moral Machine
A guide on integrating The Moral Machine into classroom discussions and activities.Information Is Beautiful - Current Events
Visualizes current events and data in a compelling and accessible manner.Geography Website
A comprehensive resource for geography lessons and educational content.Hazards Resource - Risky World
Provides tools and insights into natural and human-made hazards.Human Library Publishing Partner
A platform that encourages dialogue and understanding through personal storytelling and unique perspectives.
An interactive event designed to raise awareness about global hunger and inequality through experiential learning.
Our MNIB mission statement:
"We are courageous leaders supporting those in the IB community who are implementing IB programs, building connections, removing barriers, and creating systems that increase access for all.
By doing this, young people, families, and educators in the IB community will have a voice, engage in meaningful learning, cultivate their geniuses, and celebrate their successes."
Check out the new section of our MNIB web page featuring our MNIB Mission and the work we are doing. You can link to the podcast detailing the process and see some of the first things that our members want to do using the mission as our guide. Go to the 'Living our Mission' page at MNIB.
We have some podcasts related to online learning in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Click the icon to access these episodes.
The IB Organization has its own podcast sharing great stories from around the globe.
Check them out by clicking on the icon to the left!
'Behind the scenes' at IB Matters
Garageband screenshot
Here's a look behind the scenes in case you're curious about how it all comes together.
I took a screenshot midway through the editing of a recent episode to show you how it looks in-process. You'll see some gaps in the lower (guest) track where I took out some static coming through.
At this point in the screenshot I am approximately halfway and you can see all the edits to the left and what is yet to be edited to the right. The other tracks (in grey) are the introduction, the post-roll music and the theme music you hear under the pre-roll and post-roll.
In this shot, I haven't yet recorded the pre-roll or post-roll - that's what the first and fifth tracks are waiting for in the template.
IB Continuum/IB pedagogy podcasts
IB Educators (IBEN) & the IB World
Becoming an IB School
Listen to the podcast introduction
Or use the player to access all of our podcasts.
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Please listen to this podcast featuring four outstanding MNIB voices of compassion and support as they share their feelings after the killing of George Floyd in our community here in Minnesota.
Anne Lalonde Laux, Chad Owen, Jenny Magdal, and Angela Wilcox speak of how they hope to help students and teachers make lasting changes in schools after the terrible events of the past weeks.
