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My IB Registration

1/2/2025

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For those who are new to the IB, the My IB platform is a depository of official programme documents, teacher support materials, and the IB Exchange.  The IB Exchange has materials created by experienced educators who give examples of how to break down the language and requirements.  There are materials for early years, the primary years, the middle years (coming soon), and the diploma (high school). 

To register for My IB, there are multiple steps, but it's not too difficult.  Here is a simple guide to help you get started. 

To register for My IB, go to the login page and register for an account with your personal email address.  This will allow you to take your account with you should there be a school or life change.  
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​Once you are registered, your PYP coordinator needs to go into the school account to accept you as a member of the community.  Once this is completed, you will be able to enter the site.  

​Upon entering My IB, you will be directed to a dashboard with various icons.  
Please note: your dashboard will not have the same icons as mine, because I have several roles in the IB.  You will not have access to the Workshop Resource Center, IBEN Central or the IB Exchange. 

The good news is you can apply for the IB Exchange icon to be added to your dashboard quite easily.  Once you are looking at this dashboard pictured below, scroll down to the bottom of the page to MY IB ROLES and click on MANAGE YOUR ROLES.
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​Scroll down to SCHOOL ROLES and find TEACHER
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​Fill out the registration form.  If you are a PYP Coordinator, click all the grade levels in your school, so you can access both early years and primary grade materials.  

Once you have registered, you should see the IB Exchange on your My IB dashboard within 24-48 hours.  If it takes longer, I suggest that you email [email protected].  They are quite responsive and should be able to sort you out quickly.  Once they have added the IB Exchange icon to your dashboard, it will look something like this. 
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I hope this helps you with your My IB and IB Exchange journey.  There are heaps of resources and ways to connect to other experienced practitioners.  The IB identifies the author of each resource, so you can message them directly with your questions and connections. 

Welcome to the next phase of your learning journey!
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IB Exchange: Action Extensions

10/9/2024

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​​Welcome to the final installment of an eight-part series on action through the IB Exchange.  This has been a true labor of love as I have delved into my own understanding of action within the PYP. 

The primary thing is to ask ourselves, "Why do we want to support action-orienated learning?  How will this help our learners?"  
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To answer this question, the IB provides many reflection statements to get learners to consider the impact of their daily actions on themselves, others, and the world around them.  

It truly is amazing once a learner sees themselves as action-orientated. 
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This guide highlights some of the reflection statements from the IB found in Principles into Practice: The Learner.  It gets learners to think deeper in their role of being action-taker.  To get your own copy of this guide, please look below for directions. 
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This guide is only available for educators who currently work at an IB candidate or authorized school.  They must have an active My IB account.  

To register for MY IB and IB Exchange, follow this link for detail directions.  Have fun with this guide and the rest in this series. 

Part One:     Action in the PYP
Part Two:     Action Continuum
Part Three:  Action through Participation
Part Four:    Action through Advocacy
Part Five:     Action through Social Justice
Part Six:       Action through Social Entreprenuership
Part Seven: Action through Lifestyle Choices
​Part Eight:   Action Extensions
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IB Exchange: Action Through Lifestyle Choices

10/8/2024

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Welcome to the seventh installment of an eight-part series on action through the IB Exchange.  This guide will build upon prior understanding of individual and collective action (part one) and ways to support action (part two). You will need to have prior understanding of these concepts to be able to apply the content of this guide. 

The IB defines lifestyle choices as, “Making positive lifestyle changes in response to learning.” 

We will explore lifestyle choices through the lens Who We Are, which is one of the six trandsdisciplinary themes within a PYP programme of inquiry. 

Let's have some fun merging individual and collective action, the ways to support action and the PYP transdisciplinary themes.​
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​The majority of the ideas within this guide can be found in Principles into Practice: The Learner.  To get your own copy of this guide, please look below for directions. ​
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​This guide is only available for educators who currently work at an IB candidate or authorized school.  They must have an active My IB account.  

To register for MY IB and IB Exchange, follow this link for detail directions.  Have fun with this guide and the rest in this series. 

Part One:     Action in the PYP
Part Two:     Action Continuum
Part Three:  Action through Participation
Part Four:    Action through Advocacy
Part Five:     Action through Social Justice
Part Six:       Action through Social Entreprenuership
Part Seven: Action through Lifestyle Choices
​Part Eight:   Action Extensions
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IB Exchange: Action through Social Entrepreneurship

10/7/2024

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Welcome to the sixth installment of an eight-part series on action through the IB Exchange.  This guide will build upon prior understanding of individual and collective action (part one) and ways to support action (part two). You will need to have prior understanding of these concepts to be able to apply the content of this guide. 

The IB defines social entrepreneurship as, “Supporting positive social change through responding to the needs of local. national, & global communities; applying prior knowledge and skills to identify and address challenges and opportunitiesin innovative, resourceful and sustainable ways.” 

We will explore social justice through the lens Where We are in Place in Time, which is one of the six trandsdisciplinary themes within a PYP programme of inquiry. 

Let's have some fun merging individual and collective action, the ways to support action and the PYP transdisciplinary themes.
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The majority of the ideas within this guide can be found in Principles into Practice: The Learner.  To get your own copy of this guide, please look below for directions. ​
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​This guide is only available for educators who currently work at an IB candidate or authorized school.  They must have an active My IB account.  

To register for MY IB and IB Exchange, follow this link for detail directions.  Have fun with this guide and the rest in this series. 

Part One:     Action in the PYP
Part Two:     Action Continuum
Part Three:  Action through Participation
Part Four:    Action through Advocacy
Part Five:     Action through Social Justice
Part Six:       Action through Social Entreprenuership
Part Seven: Action through Lifestyle Choices
​Part Eight:   Action Extensions
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IB Exchange: Action through Social Justice

10/4/2024

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​Welcome to the fifth installment of an eight-part series on action through the IB Exchange.  This guide will build upon prior understanding of individual and collective action (part one) and ways to support action (part two). You will need to have prior understanding of these concepts to be able to apply the content of this guide. 


The IB defines social justice as, “Taking action for positive change relating to human rights, equality and equity. Being concerned with the advantages and disadvantages within society, and with social well-being and justice for all.” 

We will explore social justice through the lens Sharing the Planet, which is one of the six trandsdisciplinary themes within a PYP programme of inquiry. 

Let's have some fun merging individual and collective action, the ways to support action and the PYP transdisciplinary themes. 
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​The majority of the ideas within this guide can be found in Principles into Practice: The Learner.  To get your own copy of this guide, please look below for directions. ​
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​This guide is only available for educators who currently work at an IB candidate or authorized school.  They must have an active My IB account.  

To register for MY IB and IB Exchange, follow this link for detail directions.  Have fun with this guide and the rest in this series. 

Part One:     Action in the PYP
Part Two:     Action Continuum
Part Three:  Action through Participation
Part Four:    Action through Advocacy
Part Five:     Action through Social Justice
Part Six:       Action through Social Entreprenuership
Part Seven: Action through Lifestyle Choices
​Part Eight:   Action Extensions
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IB Exchange: Action through Advocacy

10/2/2024

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​Welcome to the fourth installment of an eight-part series on action through the IB Exchange.  This guide will build upon prior understanding of individual and collective action (part one) and ways to support action (part two). You will need to have prior understanding of these concepts to be able to apply the content of this guide. 

The IB defines advocacy as, “Taking action individually or collectively to publicly support positive social, environmental or political change.” 

We will explore advocacy through the lens How We Express Ourselves, which is one of the six trandsdisciplinary themes within a PYP programme of inquiry. 

Let's have some fun merging individual and collective action, the ways to support action and the PYP transdisciplinary themes. 
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​The majority of the ideas within this guide can be found in Principles into Practice: The Learner.  To get your own copy of this guide, please look below for directions. ​
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​This guide is only available for educators who currently work at an IB candidate or authorized school.  They must have an active My IB account.  

To register for MY IB and IB Exchange, follow this link for detail directions.  Have fun with this guide and the rest in this series. 

Part One:     Action in the PYP
Part Two:     Action Continuum
Part Three:  Action through Participation
Part Four:    Action through Advocacy
Part Five:     Action through Social Justice
Part Six:       Action through Social Entreprenuership
Part Seven: Action through Lifestyle Choices
​Part Eight:   Action Extensions
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IB Exchange: Action through Participation

10/1/2024

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​Welcome to the third installment of an eight-part series on action through the IB Exchange.  This guide will build upon prior understanding of individual and collective action (part one) and ways to support action (part two). You will need to have prior understanding of these concepts to be able to apply the content of this guide. 

The IB defines participation as “being actively involved in the learning community and showing commitment to contributing as individuals and as members of a group”.​

We will explore participation through the lens How We Organize Ourselves, which is one of the trandsdisciplinary themes in a PYP programme of inquiry. 

Let's have some fun merging individual and collective action, the ways to support action and the PYP transdisciplinary themes. 
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The majority of the ideas within this guide can be found in Principles into Practice: The Learner.  To get your own copy of this guide, please look below for directions. ​
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​​This guide is only available for educators who currently work at an IB candidate or authorized school.  They must have an active My IB account.  

To register for MY IB and IB Exchange, follow this link for detail directions.  Have fun with this guide and the rest in this series. 

Part One:     Action in the PYP
Part Two:     Action Continuum
Part Three:  Action through Participation
Part Four:    Action through Advocacy
Part Five:     Action through Social Justice
Part Six:       Action through Social Entreprenuership
Part Seven: Action through Lifestyle Choices
​Part Eight:   Action Extensions
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IB Exchange: Action Continuum

9/30/2024

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​Welcome to the second installment of an eight-part series on action through the IB Exchange.  

The first part of this guide looks at the different between agency and action driven learners.  Although both go in tandem, there are still unique features. 

Then, the guide explores how teachers can support action:
  • Teacher guided action (with students)
  • Teacher initiated shared action (with students)
  • Student initiated and led action (individual/collaborative amongst students)
  • Student initiated shard action (with teachers and learning community)
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The ideas within this guide can be found in Principles into Practice: The Learner.  To get your own copy of this guide, please look below for directions. ​
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​​This guide is only available for educators who currently work at an IB candidate or authorized school.  They must have an active My IB account.  

To register for MY IB and IB Exchange, follow this link for detail directions.  Have fun with this guide and the rest in this series. 

Part One:     Action in the PYP
Part Two:     Action Continuum
Part Three:  Action through Participation
Part Four:    Action through Advocacy
Part Five:     Action through Social Justice
Part Six:       Action through Social Entreprenuership
Part Seven: Action through Lifestyle Choices
​Part Eight:   Action Extensions


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IB Exchange: Action in the PYP

9/29/2024

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​Welcome to the first installment of an eight-part series on action through the IB Exchange.  

This guide uncovers the features of action and how it might look within the PYP programme.  Authentic action allows learners to respond to their learning through:
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  • a change in attitude
  • a consideration or plan for aciton in the future
  • a demonstration of responsiblity; or respect for self, others, and the environment
  • a committment to leading or participating in a youth advocacy group
  • an enagement in school decision-making or an expression of support in community, local, and global decision-making. 
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Additionally, this guide unravels the difference between individual and collective action and how to approach it in your context.  The ideas within this guide can be found in 
Principles into Practice: The Learner.  To get your own copy of this guide, please look below for directions. ​
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This guide is only available for educators who currently work at an IB candidate or authorized school.  They must have an active My IB account.  

To register for MY IB and IB Exchange, follow this link for detail directions.  Have fun with this guide and the rest in this series. 

Part One:     Action in the PYP
Part Two:     Action Continuum
Part Three:  Action through Participation
Part Four:    Action through Advocacy
Part Five:     Action through Social Justice
Part Six:       Action through Social Entreprenuership
Part Seven: Action through Lifestyle Choices
​Part Eight:   Action Extensions​
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