2015 -present IBPYP Workshop Leader and School Visitor, IBO
- School Visit Team Member Evaluation Visit, Singapore, SINGAPORE | IBAP
- Workshop Leader – Cat 1 – Making the PYP happen, Bangkok, THAILAND | IBAP
- Workshop Leader – Cat 1 – Making the PYP happen, Gurgaon, INDIA | IBAP
- Workshop Leader – Cat 1 – Making the PYP happen, Shanghai, CHINA | IBAP
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – Inquiry, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – The role of physical education Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – Digital citizenship, Mombasa, KENYA | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – The role of information technology, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 1 – Making the PYP happen: implementing agency AMSTELVEEN, THE NETHERLANDS | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – The vital role of the teaching assistant in the PYP, Dar es Salaam, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – The role of information technology, Yusr International Schools, Jeddah
- Workshop Leader – Cat 2 – Your exhibition, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 2 – Leading the learning – Virtual, École Oasis Internationale, EGYPT | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – Transdisciplinary learning for subject specialists – Virtual, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 1 – Making the PYP happen: Implementing agency – Virtual, The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, KENYA | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – Science throughout the programme of inquiry – Virtual, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 1 – Making the PYP happen: implementing agency -Virtual, Helsinki, Finland | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – Concept-driven learners – Virtual, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – Science throughout the programme of inquiry – Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 2 – Engaging collaborative communities – Virtual, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – The role of information technology, International School of the Gothenburg Region ( ISGR ), SWEDEN | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 3 – The role of information technology – Virtual, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | IBAEM
- Workshop Leader – Cat 1 – Building your IB programme: Primary years -Cluster – Thuringia International School, Weimar, GERMANY | IBAEM
Niko, I really enjoyed your workshop. It was full of immediately relevant material presented using visible thinking strategies that I can now use in my classroom. You gave us many “nuggets” that I was not expecting: i.e. using online photos in the classroom and which websites we can use for this. Thank you for helping me develop my confidence to lead the students through PYPX.
Cat 2- Your Exhibition Participant
Highly knowledgeable, kind, amazing communication skills keep up the good work!
Cat 3 – Science throughout the programme of inquiry – Virtual workshop participant
Thank you, Niko for being punctual, (even a few minutes earlier to accommodate the burning questions and chats), knowledgeable and flexible. You demonstrated great respect to each participant and you are a great listener. The little IT hiccups made you act on your feet to get it fixed. No time was wasted.
Cat 3 – Concept-driven learners Virtual workshop participant
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This presentation introduces the concepts of design thinking and Genius Hour as methods to foster student agency in learning. It outlines processes for implementing both approaches, highlighting their alignment in empowering students through choice, ownership, and exploration of their interests. The slides also share definitions, examples, and considerations for educators wanting to integrate these strategies into their classrooms.
This week during Recess Duty we talk with Niko Lewman. We discuss how Minecraft allows students to be creative while also teaching essential skills such as planning, designing, and coding. We also share about our we are designers or learning and how now reach our students wherever they might be. Niko Lewman, like a true third culture kid, hails from Tucson Arizona, and Helsinki Finland. He is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme workshop leader and a visiting team member. He has taught in Europe, the Americas, and South-East Asia, whilst working at KIS international school in Bangkok he was also the PYP Coordinator’s network chair for the Thailand IB network. He has been at the International School Mainfranken for the past 4 years and is currently the IB PYP Curriculum Coordinator and a Grade 4 teacher. He has been an IB educator for over 15 years. Niko holds a Master of Education; in Pre-Primary and Primary Education.
With Kate Beatty, Gaynor Dale and Niko Lewman Moderator: Ali Hassan During this panel we will discuss the future of schools and the educational system.
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