By me holding these activities, I’m reminding students that these are just as valuable as getting an A on your world history exam, or passing the IB English ,” Phelps said. “One of the cornerstones of IB is being people who are reflective and think about what we’re doing, why we’re doing it and what the value of that thing is. Traits like ‘Balanced’ and ‘Reflective’ are what Phelps hopes students gain through game days. The IB program has certain traits that are blended into their curriculum, with the end goal that students will learn and display the traits. Phelps explains that he started hosting game days a few years ago with the goal of bringing all IB students together, as well as incoming students. I know a lot of people right now want to go back to school to see all their friends, but don’t want to risk getting Covid,” junior Marcello Garbo said.įor the IB community, having a game day was not a new idea, but rather a continuation of game days that was adapted to fit the current circumstances. “I chose to participate in IB game day because it’s a way to connect with everyone in a time where you can’t really see anyone else. IB Coordinator and IB Math Analysis and Approaches Higher Level 2 teacher Jared Phelps explains that the digital platforms are ‘a teachers tool’ that is being used in the classroom and outside the classroom. These digital platforms, such as Google Meets and Zoom, allow classes and extracurriculars to continue. “It allowed to reconnect with their teachers who they may have not seen in a while.”ĭue to quarantine, BVH has turned to online video platforms to help establish communities in a safe way. “ I think the big thing was that allowed to reconnect with other people, not just their friends, but they’re acquaintances at school,” International Baccalaureate English Higher Level 1 and 2 teacher Raymond Chhan said. They also felt that the event allowed them to rekindle the connection that was once lost with their peers because of distance learning, by playing various games on Google Meets. 26, 2020 was a great way to connect and keep in touch with others. Both teachers and students feel that the online game day that took place on Sept. Madelyn Omelina, Staff Writer | November 1, 2020įor the International Baccalaureate (IB) students and teachers at Bonita Vista High, having a game day represented more than just playing games.
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