Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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70%
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About This Podcast

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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S2E25 Shared Humanity & Future-Ready Learning w/ Haif Bannayan

Jun 09, 2026 50m Transcript

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…

S2E24 More Than One Hat: Life Beyond the Classroom w/ Caitlin LeBrun

May 26, 2026 47m Transcript

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…

S2E23 Knowledge in the Service of Africa w/ Adzo Ashie

May 12, 2026 31m Transcript

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,…

S2E22 Applying Visible Learning at Kognity w/ Melanie Snow

May 07, 2026 53m Transcript

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…

S2E21 Visible Learning in Practice: Feedback, Inquiry, and Impact w/ John Hattie

Apr 28, 2026 50m Transcript

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…

S2E20 Behind IA Moderation and Curriculum Review w/ Paul La Rondie

Apr 23, 2026 50m Transcript

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…

S2E19 IB Unplugged Live @ AEF: Building Ubuntu Through Education w/ Amy Sarr Fall

Apr 14, 2026 42m Transcript

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…

S2E18 Leading for Instructional Impact w/Temitope Ray-Odekeye

Mar 31, 2026 49m Transcript

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…

S2E17 Celebrating 1 year of IB Unplugged!

Mar 17, 2026 42m Transcript

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…

S2E16 Putting UDL into Practice: Designing Inclusive Learning with Kognity

Mar 12, 2026 33m Transcript

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…

S2E15 Amplifying Women's Voices: Leadership, Confidence & Representation

Mar 09, 2026 55m

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…

S2E14 Designing Learning Environments: UDL & ATL in the IB w/ Dianne Blackburn

Mar 03, 2026 59m Transcript

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…

S2E13 Hidden Curriculum 2.0 and (Inter)national Identities w/ Dženana Ćeman

Feb 17, 2026 59m Transcript

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.…

S2E12 Ending Assessment as We Know It w/ David Spooner

Feb 03, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

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…

S2E11 Teaching with Heart: Humanising Pedagogy in IB Classrooms w/ La Mor

Jan 21, 2026 1h Transcript

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…

S2E10 From Panic to Pedagogy: Practical AI Strategies for the IB Classroom w/ Leon Furze

Jan 06, 2026 47m

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,…

S2E9 Education for Impact: Building Purpose-Driven Learning Communities w/ Mateo Tobar

Dec 16, 2025 45m Transcript

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…

S2E8 Tech with Intention: Rethinking Classroom Innovation w/ Terence Tan

Dec 02, 2025 50m Transcript

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…

S2E7 Cracking the Case: Practical Strategies for DP Business Management Assessment w/ Maria Sayyed

Nov 27, 2025 53m Bonus Transcript

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…

S2E6 Empowering Student Agency & Voice in the Age of AI w/ Rita Bateson

Nov 18, 2025 51m Transcript

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…

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How many episodes does IB Unplugged have?

IB Unplugged has published 41 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Technology.

Is IB Unplugged still active?

IB Unplugged is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.

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