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Importance of Assessment Talk
How do we move students from being mere passive recipients of grades to becoming active, empowered participants in the assessment process? This question at the heart of a recent post by Tania Lattanzio,...
Redefining Critical Thinking
In a recent read of an article by Kee-Man Chuah titled "What AI Will Not Fix in Education", I was reflecting on what this means for the IBDP Music Teacher and our students. As generative AI becomes increasingly...
The Four Colours: Mapping Future Skills in Music
I was recently alerted to a fascinating talk by the University of Melbourne's Professor Shanton Chang (delivered in 2024) on how AI is reshaping the workforce. His research revealed that by 2030, 20%...
AI Design Principles
A recent publication in the TES magazine provides a response to the rapidly evolving integration of AI within educational settings. The IBO has released a set of draft design principles aimed at guiding...
AI and Arts Education
Artificial Intelligence is a reality. It’s developing at a rate faster than we could imagine. As Global Music Educators, what's our role? How can we use AI effectively and positively? How will it impact...
Curbing Hospital Noise
The beeping monitors, harsh lighting, and constant disruptions of my prolonged hospital stay vividly reminded me of a lesson I once taught. In it, students were challenged to conceptualise and compose...
A.I. Can Revolutionise Learning
Music journalism has evolved from static reviews into interactive, AI-driven experiences. Features like The Washington Post's deconstruction of "Take On Me" allow readers to isolate tracks and explore...
Responsible Use of AI: A Guide
In navigating the integration of A.I. within the IB framework, our focus remains on fostering authentic student learning while upholding academic integrity. By introducing low-stakes practice and facilitating...
Australia Cuts Social Media for Young Teens
In an unprecedented move, Australia has implemented a landmark law prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms. This legislative action, one of the most comprehensive...
How to Facilitate Creativity
The IBDP Music course cultivates creativity through compositional tasks across its components. Students progress from writing within stylistic conventions (Exploring Music in Context) and experimenting...