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December 12-13, 2014

Conference Programme

User Group Conference

ManageBac

Dubai 2014


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Welcome!

Welcome to our first user group conference in the Middle East! A special thanks goes to

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis for graciously hosting this event. As we look

back on the last seven years, we celebrate the schools and coordinators who challenged

us to evolve beyond CAS Manager in 2007 and serve the full IB continuum for curriculum

planning, assessment and reporting.

Today we are thrilled to work with over 1,500 schools in 110+ countries, and our users

continue to challenge and impress us every day. From the leadership teams creating school

workflows, to the technology integration coordinators who train teachers, students, and

staff, to the acadmic directors who alert us to new curriculum changes, to the principals

who produce report cards more varied and beautiful than we imagined, to everyone who

sends us feature requests and suggestions - we remain grateful to all of you.

Thanks for your patience and faith in us. This conference is for you.

Best Regards,

The ManageBac Team

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Angelica RVenus KirstenKevin Susan


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SCHEDULE

7:30 AM

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

12:00 PM

12:30 PM

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:30 PM

Restaurant

Auditorium

Auditorium

Restaurant

Auditorium

Auditorium

Auditorium

Restaurant

Room 3114

Room 3116

Room 3118

Room 3120

Room 3124

Room 3122

Auditorium

Imperium

Restaurant

Auditorium

Room 3114

Room 3116

Room 3118

Room 3120

Room 3124

Room 3122

Restaurant

Room 3114

Room 3116

Room 3118

Room 3122

Room 3124

Room 3122

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

10:30 AM

12:30 PM

2:00 PM

Admissions

Diploma

General

IBCC

Middle Years

Networking

Primary Years

Support

Technology

Registration

Welcoming Remarks

Keynote: Are We There Yet?

Coffee Break

ManageBac at GEMS World Academy

ManageBac Company Update

A Seamless Communication Platform

ManageBac & Finalsite

Lunch

Admissions: The Customer Journey

Three Perspectives on IBCC

MYP Next Chapter and Implementation

Curriculum Planning, Assessment, and

School-to-Home Communication in PYP

ManageBac, OpenApply, Finalsite Support Workshop

Establishing In-House Protocols

IB e-Coursework: A special preview from IB Cardiff

Dinner

Coffee

Keynote: ATL and the Teaching Revolution

Cross-Cultural Harmony In Admissions

DP Coordinator Meeting

Curriculum Design after the Next Chapter

Using ManageBac to Support PYP Learning


Implementing ManageBac (and other technologies)Lunch

Managing Expectations Across Admissions

Reporting for Diploma

Assessment and Reporting in MYP

PYP Reporting


Flipping the Classroom with ManageBac

Angelica Nierras

Michael Gernon

Andrew MacRae & Rhonda Zaharko

Angelica Nierras

Clive Ungless

Sally Rummel

Alexander H., Peter S. & Michael W.

Kirsten A. & Carolyn Mason P.

Ali Ezzeddine

Brycen Davis

Assessment Operations

Lance King

Nivin El Aawar

Nausheen Arif

Bob Smith

David Gerber

Farah Misquitta

Natalie Kvackova

Joe Hamkari

Andrew MacRae & Rhonda Zaharko

Kirsten Anderson

Frank Peterson

Day One / Friday - December 12, 2014

Day Two/ Saturday - December 13, 2014

Legends


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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Day One

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Keynote: Are We There Yet? 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A thought-provoking and interactive session looking at whether schools are genuinely catering for C21st learningand preparing young people for the world in which they will live. The session will explore the suitability of school

structures and systems, the appropriateness of school curricula, C21st skills, the use of technology, and initial

teacher training.

Michael GernonCEO and Principal

Auditorium

In 2015, we will be introducing ManageBac on Rails 4, which is a complete re-architecture that will provide:

Modern and responsive user interface design that will support web and mobile access via your phone & tablet.

Real-time and collaborative curriculum planning with an accordion-style unit plan editor.

Support for IBCC. French and Spanish language support.

We are also committed to:

Continuing our work with admissions offices through OpenApply, Improving international school management with InterSIS,

Offering single sign-on integration with FinalSite, and

Delivering an e-submission platform for IB world schools.

Together we remain inspired and excited to fulfill our original promise:

To ensure that IB World schools have a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure.

AuditoriumManageBac Company Update 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Angelica NierrasManaging Director

ManageBac at GEMS World Academy 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

In this presentation Communication and Student Attainment through ManageBac, you will see how GEMS WorldAcademy utilizes ManageBac as an effective communication tool for assessment and attainment for teachers,

students and parents. Andrew and Rhonda will present how ManageBac is developed to support the educational

and curricular needs of the School as it is our primary communication tool. We will also discuss the benefits of

using the Web Platform and the impacts on teaching and learning at GWA.

Andrew MacRaeTechnology Integration Specialist

Auditorium

Rhonda ZaharkoMYP Coordinator / Senior Leadership Team

Welcoming Remarks 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMAuditorium

Angelica NierrasManaging Director

In 2014, ManageBac celebrated its seventh year of operation. We owe you our sincere thanks, and we look forward

to many more years of working closely with our schools. Welcome to our first user group conference in Dubai!


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Room 3114

A Seamless Communication Platform

ManageBac and Finalsite 12:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Clive UnglessDirector of International Operations

Clive Ungless from Finalsite will show how international schools are leveraging Finalsites products and services

to push information through portals, LMS, email, mobile and social media. Soon schools will be able to move

seamlessly between the Finalsite portals and ManageBac with the new single sign-on (SSO) integration.

Admissions: The Customer Journey 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sally RummelDirector of Development and Admissions

Knowing when and where the customer journey begins and who makes the decisions will help all admissions

professionals to focus their skill and energy into the right place. In this workshop/breakout session Sally will

present The Customer Journey including managing first Impressions, The Tour & The Values Match. Participantswill also have the opportunity to work collaboratively to share and uncover best practice. Come share the

similarities and differences that exist in schools all around the world and take away valuable insights that can then

be applied to your school.

Room 3114

Three Perspectives on IBCC 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Alexander HarrisonIBCC Coordinator

Peter StoddartIBCC Coordinator

Michael WorthIBCC Coordinator

Hear three perspectives on the IBCC from experienced coordinators on:

Planning and Implementation of the IBCC - Putting the pieces together, rationale and how the IBCC benefits the

learners. (Peter)

Developing the IBCC exploring the core programme (Michael)

Enterprise for IB an insight into the possible ways Enterprise can diffuse through the CAS and C&S system in

your schools and how Enterprise can look and be misinterpreted! (Alexander)

Room 3116

MYP Next Chapter and Implementation 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kirsten AndersonManageBac Team

Carolyn Mason ParkerMYP Coordinator/Assistant Principal

ManageBac staff will present a brief overview of the key changes in the system for MYP Next Chapter. Next, Carolyn

Parker will look at starting a new school, and developing a new MYP curriculum using ManageBac. The session willfocus on using the task features to create rubrics, the grade book to track assessments, and the service as action

components of the MYP.

Room 3118


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Establishing In-House Protocols 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Brycen DavisTechnology Integration Specialist

These days it seems we are inundated with a constant flow of new and exciting tools in technology. However,

it is important to focus on a core set of tools that allow teachers to streamline communications and maintain

consistency in their messaging. ManageBac allows Istanbul International Community School to do just that!

This session will outline how ManageBac can act as a conduit to effectively communicate deadlines to students /parents as well as provide real-time feedback for formative assessments. We will cover the many tips and tricks IICS

has learned during our rollout of the tool and give insight into some best practices for providing orientation to

new students and easing the minds of parents before Back-2-School night.

Room 3122

Curriculum Planning, Assessment, and

School-to-Home Communication in PYP 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

All the PYP coordinators around the world need to have in place the below practices and requirements in theirschools related to the standard C2 the written curriculum:1. The school ensures that there is a coherent, horizontally and vertically articulated programme of inquiry. There

is documented evidence that the curriculum developed addresses the five essential elements.

2. The written curriculum is available to the school community.

3. There is a system for regular review and refinement of the programme of inquiry, individual units of inquiry andthe subject-specific scope and sequences.

Programme standards and practices January 2014

We all know how difficult this task is, especially in large schools, new schools or even schools that are looking forinnovation and best practices. Change is a key word in our daily life these days Change on all levels. Teachers,

parents and students want stability, accountability and day to day communication regarding the learning process

in the classroom.

In this session we will share how SEK International School in Qatar is using ManagBac to make sure that we areproviding a structured, virtual learning environment for all our community members where the planning process,

the assessment and the daily communication are all connected!

Ali EzzeddinePYP Coordinator

Room 3120

ManageBac, OpenApply, FinalsiteSupport Workshop 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hoping for 1-1 hands-on support time? Join ManageBac, OpenApply, and Finalsite staff for an open Q&A workshop.

ManageBac TeamMB

Room 3124


IB e-Coursework: A special previewfrom IB Cardiff 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

IB Cardiff: Assessment Operations Team

Auditorium

A special preview of the IBs new e-Coursework system for the IB Diploma covering Visual Arts, Theory of

Knowledge and Language Orals from the Assessment Operations team at IB Cardiff.


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Day Two

Keynote: ATL and the Teaching Revolution 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lance KingFounder The Art of Learning

When all the information in the world is available at the fingertips of every student then the key skills needed

for success both academically and in the world of business and enterprise will be the skills of the self-regulated

learner. At that point the development of self-regulated (self-managed, self-directed, independent, autonomous)learners will become the primary focus of schooling which will require all forms of transmission teaching to be

replaced by process oriented, skills based, teaching. The ATL Skills programme at both the MYP and DP levels has

been designed with this idea in mind because this is not the future, this is now.

This presentation will focus on how the successful design and implementation of an ATL Skills programme in any

school could revolutionise teaching and learning, improve academic success rates and give all students the skills

they need to create success for themselves in the 21st Century.

Auditorium

10:30 AM - 12:30 PMCross-Cultural Harmony In Admissions

The core of international schools admissions practice is maintaining cross-cultural harmony. This session will start

with a brief introduction to Qatar and the International School of London in Qatar, and show how international

schools relate to a host countrys culture. We will discuss how admissions departments balance cultural harmony

through external and internal challenges, share experiences with other admissions officers, and build a commonstructure of common global admissions dashboard. The session will end by focusing on your own well-being and the

importance of managing your own internal harmony, plus an EQ activity highlighting accomplishments and values.

Nivin El AawarHead of Admissions

Room 3114

DP Coordinator Meeting 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

From its inception ManageBac has been a vital tool in assisting coordinators to manage the IB Diploma programme

efficiently. The aim of the session is to explore the use of ManageBac within the Diploma programme, ranging from

the core, to internal assessments, unit planning, and its use as a communication tool for students and parents.

Participants may have varying levels of expertise with ManageBac and may not be using all the tools available

within the software. The session will allow the sharing of expertise and enable participants to extend its use withinthe DP programme at individual schools.

Nausheen ArifIBDP Coordinator

Room 3114

Curriculum Design after the Next Chapter 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Bob SmithPartner, Cornerstone Educational Consulting, LLC

Come inquire into an inquiry planner!

This session will look at the structure and function of the new disciplinary and interdisciplinary unit templates

recently published by the IB MYP. The two-hour session will explore:

Connections and relationships within and between the new unit planners to better understand how it can

transform teaching and learning in the classroom.

Improvements the IB MYP has made to better support teachers. Design and implementation units of study.

Designing units that support culminating projects through action and service opportunities.

Room 3114


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Implementing ManageBac

(and other technologies) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Farah MisquittaTechnology Coordinator

This session will focus on the roll-out of ManageBac for MYP and DP at Ecole Mondiale World School, featuring

classroom management, the Personal Project, CAS, and reporting.

The session will include training session videos, testimonies, suggested feature requests and feedback sessions

with Teachers, Students & Parents.

Lastly, an overview of other technologies in use at Ecole Mondiale will be provided:

Implementation of Google Docs

Google Sites

Touch On Cloud

iPad Apps Sketches, Math Bingo, iBooks, Coop Fractions, Movenote etc

iTune-U

Room 3122

2:00 PM - 4:00 PMManaging Expectations Across Admissions

The only way to succeed in running admissions at an international private school is to properly manageexpectations across the board. In her break out session/workshop, Natalie will open several different internal

processes including client development (the school tour), lead nurturing, admissions, retention and re-

enrollment and discuss the importance of expectation management within each. The workshop will be an

exchange of ideas followed by a self-reflection activity.

Natalie KvackovaAdmissions and Communications Manager

Room 3114

Using ManageBac to Support PYP Learning 10:30 PM - 12:30 PM

David GerberPYP Coordinator

In this presentation, you will see how GEMS World Academy went through the transition of implementing

ManageBac into the program and where we are today in the use of the curriculum tool. David will explain thetraining system GWA uses to give parents, students and staff the skills to use ManageBac to support learning.

Finally, he will walk you through the roadblocks to look out for when transitioning, implementing and building

your program and how ManageBac helps to troubleshoot and problem solve.

Room 3120



ManageBac TeamMB

Room 3124



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Reporting for Diploma 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This session will look at:

The route that ISL has used to introduce ManageBac as our major curricular tool in the DP and MYP. This willinclude use of the grade book and reporting.

The use of ManageBac as a classroom tool to enhance student learning.

Where do we go from here, the possible route we will take in the future to include what changes ManageBac are

bringing in and what else we may ask for.

The session runs through how various tasks may be achieved, but will also be interactive and I look forward to

participants input to help us all improve student learning.

Joe HamkariIBDP Coordinator

Room 3116

Assessment and Reporting in MYP 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Andrew MacRae

Technology Integration Specialist

Rhonda Zaharko

MYP Coordinator / Senior Leadership Team

By developing Rubrics and Options for both IB courses and Middle School/High School subjects you will be shown

how to create effective report cards and templates to suit your school needs. Participants will learn how to address

key areas of the MYP in regards to ATL skills, how to export and track student data, and utilizing the calendar for

Assessment and Homework Tracking. Examples of Templates will be shown throughout this workshop session.

Room 3118

PYP Reporting 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kirsten AndersonAssociate

Kirsten will walk through ManageBac report cards for the IB Primary Years, and showcase a few exemplar report

cards from existing schools.

Our report cards are based on the most popular forms of PYP assessment:

Display assessed units of inquiry, custom assessment criteria, learning outcomes, and teacher feedback.

Display the IB Learner Profile, Trandisciplinary Skills, and Attitudes. Use the IB Scope & Sequence or customize your account to local/national standards.

Room 3122

Flipping the Classroom with ManageBac 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Frank PetersonICT Specialist

Flip ManageBac: How embedding YouTube videos into events can powerfully prepare your students for class.

The session has 3 parts: Short presentation on Flipping the Classroom.

Demonstration of embedding videos within ManageBac.

Discussion about favorite resources for teachers.

Room 3122



ManageBac TeamMB

Room 3124



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SPECIAL THANKS

PARTNERS

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis

Cornerstone Educational Consulting LLC

The Art of Learning

Finalsite

Inspire; Innovate; Transform

We offer a uniquely crafted progression from the Early Years Foundation Stage,through an enriched and developed National Curriculum for England into personalised

qualification pathways incorporating IGCSE, GCSE, BTEC. These culminate in one of the

richest IBDP and IBCC offers in the region.

Our professionals model inquiry-based, hands-on activities

that inspire teachers to implement a student-centered

learning approach in their own classrooms. We also offer

follow-up and ongoing support for your school using web-

based technologies.

http://cornerstone-ed.com

Specialist in the direct teaching of learning skills.Developing the Approaches to Learning programme in the

new MYP within the IB.

http://www.taolearn.com

Easily maintain and update your website with our content

management system that gives you full control to distribute

responsibility responsibly.http://finalsite.com

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The Art of LearningLance King


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FARIA SYSTEMS

Faria Systems was founded in 2006 by three former IB students.

We have built the first cloud-based integrated school management suite for

international schools. We design integrated information systems to enhanceefficiency in education globally.

We serve over 1,500 schools in over 110 countries, and we measure our success

by the amount of time saved and paperwork eliminated.

Planning, Assessment and Reporting for the IB Continuum

ManageBac is the leading online learning platform for IB world schools

and the trusted choice of over 1,500 IB schools worldwide. ManageBac

provides coordinators, teachers, students and parents with a more

efficient alternative to paper forms, Word documents on shared drives

and Excel spreadsheets. It is designed as a turnkey system to support

effective implementation and management of the IB programmes.

The Better Way to Manage your Admissions Online

OpenApply is designed for the modern admissions office. OpenApply

helps to streamline and organize your admissions process by eliminating

paperwork, improving organization and providing real-time insight into

your applicant pool. It simplifies the admissions process for applicants &

families from enquiry to enrollment.

International School Information System

InterSIS provides a single integrated school information system

designed for international schools with demographics, behavior,

analytics and seamless integration with ManageBac, OpenApply and

third party timetables. Together with Xero and Stripe payments, you

can manage billing and invoicing online with a state-of-the-art cloudaccounting system.

ManageBac

OpenApply

InterSIS

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San Francisco, CA 94104

USA

Taipei Office

2/F, No.3, Lane 27

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Taiwan

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