AGIS Conference 2026 Potsdam

Working Together To Support Learning

11:15am CEST

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST

The ToK essay is an integral part of the Core Program in the IB Diploma Program (DP), with the six major titles launched in September of every school year. In the workshop, we would like to “unpack” the titles by addressing key terms and identifying links to the different Areas of Knowledge (AoK).
By the end of the session, ToK teachers in the group will come away with concrete ideas about to support their students in the production of the essay in the different AoKs. Subject teachers will also leave with specific approaches they can take in their content areas to aid students in developing these specific titles.

Session Outcome(s)

To develop common understandings, approaches and perspectives about the ToK essay titles in M27.
To share examples and resources within the subjects to help students in addressing the ToK titles.
To give non ToK teachers tools to support students within content areas in answering the essay titles.

Speakers

Bryan Landmann

Head of Mathematics Secondary - ToK Teacher, Franconian International School

Math Department Head and EAL Coordinator

Matthew Lane

Whole-School Inclusion Coordinator, Leipzig International School

Whole-School Inclusion Coordinator. Teacher of EAL and ToK.

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

One-Hour Workshop

Audience Secondary / Diploma learners aged 17-18
Subject 'IBCore 'A list

2:30pm CEST

I tried the Games of Knowing – so that you don’t have to

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST

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An engaging breakdown of activities from “Games of Knowing” by Danny Wall, and modifications that
can be done to some, to engage students through practical scenarios followed by discussions on the
issues raised by the games. Come and play!

Intended Impact:
Teachers to leave with a small catalogue of fun, interactive game ideas for Theory of Knowledge
classes to be played in class.

Speakers

Florenta Mayoral

Spanish B & TOK Teacher, International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm

Passionate Teacher

Saturday September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
0.22 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

One-Hour Workshop

Audience Secondary / Diploma learners aged 17-18
Subject 'IBCore 'A list

4:00pm CEST

One Size Doesn’t Fit All — Why the IBCP Might Fit You Perfectly

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST

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Discover how the IB’s fourth pathway, the Career-related Programme empowers students to build on their individual strengths while offering flexible pathways that combine academic excellence with real-world learning — and why it could be the missing piece in your school’s IB offering.

Speakers

Will Stegeman

Internship Coordinator, DP and MYP English and Business teacher, International School of Hamburg

Educational professional with experience teaching English, entrepreneurship, finance and PPS courses. Developer of programs with a strong appreciation for practical skills in an ever-changing 21st century educational environment.

Seth Hawker

BCP and Timetable Coordinator, International School of Hamburg

A leader of education with a passion for teaching. I have been working in AGIS affiliated schools since 2015 as a teacher of Physics, Science and Maths. I am the CP and Timetable Coordinator at ISH

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
0.235 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

One-Hour Workshop

Audience Secondary / Diploma learners aged 17-18
Subject 'IBCore 'A list

9:00am CEST

Games in the TOK Classroom

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST

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In this session, we will explore how different types of games can be used in the classroom. My examples will be specific to TOK, though there is likely connections to be made to other subjects as well. At the end of the session, attendees will be given an opportunity to share any successful games from their lessons as well.

Here are the games and their connection to learning:

Two modern hobby board games to understand scientific thinking methods
A murder mystery game to investigate perspectives
A game of charades with a twist to think from different perspectives
A digital escape room game as review activity
Blooket online as a higher level review tool

Speakers

Matt Hanf

TOK Coordinator & Teacher, International School of Hamburg

I have been teaching TOK for six years, during which I have also become the TOK Coordinator at ISH and a TOK Examiner for the IB. While still occasionally feeling like a novice in the world of TOK, I feel quite the opposite in the world of hobby board games with a collection of... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
0.227 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

One-Hour Workshop