D3 - ANCHOR TALK: IB and The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Session Description
By 2020, the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have brought us advanced robotics and autonomous transport, artificial intelligence and machine learning, advanced materials, biotechnology and genomics.” The IB learner profile encourages schools to nurture traits that go beyond academic success and uniquely prepare students for life in a rapidly changing society.
Target audience
ALL
Submitter
Marie Vivas, International Baccalaureate Organization
Presenters
Antrina Leeth, International Baccalaureate Organization
Brief biographical sketch, to include educational background
Antrina Leeth has been a member of the International Baccalaureate community for over 16 years. Her initial introduction to the IB began as a Primary Years Programme (PYP) teacher for 5 years and then a IB PYP Coordinator for 4 years. Prior to joining the International Baccalaureate Organization in 2017 as the Outreach and Development Manager, Antrina served as the District of Columbia Public Schools IB Manager supporting all IB Programmes district-wide: PYP, MYP, DP, and CP. Antrina is also an IB parent and avidly supports the social-emotional, personal, and academic growth of all children. Antrina earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Elementary Education with a specialization in ESOL and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Business Administration.