Information, Professional Development Training, and Sharing KBI
What is in this section?
This section provides a range of materials to support information sharing and professional development training on using Kids Boost Immunity (KBI).
Why is this needed?
Many teachers have requested information to share with colleagues at local schools, districts, and provincially. Therefore, teachers have created materials for teachers to use either themselves or in partnership with KBI staff.
Who will most benefit?
Student teachers and new teachers needing curriculum-linked lessons and resources learn about ready-made learning modules complete with unit plans. Similarly, these are useful for experienced teachers implementing a new curriculum with limited resources or teaching a new grade(s)/subject(s).
How does KBI offer a positive, unique program?
A unique and clever game aspect links learning, friendly competition, and social good. This, combined with the depth and quality of learning content, makes KBI stand out from other programs.
The materials explain the unique game component based on a partnership with UNICEF. Students can make a real difference for others by earning life-saving polio, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines—as well as the measles vaccine because it is so infectious—while engaging in a quality, fun, educational learning experience.
Benefits of doing teacher training:
- Builds a community of practice
- Inspires other colleagues
- Provides a leadership opportunity (good on resume)
How does KBI stay aligned with current exemplary educational practices?
KBI’s National Advisory Teacher Group is made up of more than 100 teachers from across Canada who work mostly during the summer, and data from KBI’s Teacher Evaluation Survey help guide ongoing improvement and adaptations from year to year.
During a time when education is taking the lead on monitoring/reducing students' online use, KBI provides an exemplary online resource designed by teachers for pedagogical excellence.
Links to Materials:
INFORMATION PDFs
Brief and more detailed.
- KBI half-page summary
- KBI Infographic
- KBI 2-page description
- KBI 3-page description
- KBI 4-page detailed description
TRAINING PRESENTATIONS
Can be used for short or longer training (5-10-15-20-25-30 minutes). Included are slides, a script (with prep instructions and resource links) and teacher instructions for experiencing KBI as a student:
- Grades 4-5 cross-curricular
- Grades 6-7 cross-curricular
- Grades 7-12 social studies
LUNCH AND LEARN