Many great partnerships have existed throughout history – Lennon and McCartney, cheese and onion, Laurel and Hardy, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and now Allaway and Podbury.
Matt Pods Podbury and Richard alltheway Allaway have joined forces to offer online training opportunities for international geography educators at internationalgeography.training.
Six online workshops between the end of August 2025 and May 2026, which can be booked individually or as an ‘any three’, ‘any four’ or ‘all six’ bundle.
The when
Each workshop consists of two 90-minute sessions and then the opportunity to have a 30-minute one-on-one meeting with either Richard or Matt to focus on your specific topic of interest and questions.
The workshops will happen on Saturdays, so most of you will not need to find cover for your classes. They will run from 10h00 CET to 13h30 CET, so you have enough time for a lie-in and a lazy breakfast, and everything is finished in time for a late lunch.
Saturday 30th August 2025 – Surviving the first months as a DP Geography Teacher
Saturday 27th September 2025 – Adapting to the new CIE IGCSE Geography 0460 Syllabus
Saturday 1st November 2025 – Making it matter for your students
Saturday 29th November 2025 – Using generative AI as a Geography Teacher
Saturday 7th February 2026 – Adapting to the new CIE IGCSE Geography 0460 Syllabus [Rescheduled]
Saturday 7th March 2026 – Getting your students exam-ready
Saturday 9th May 2026 – Big things that your students need to write
The what
Surviving the first months as a DP Geography Teacher
Saturday 30th August 2025 – 10h00 CET to 13h30 CET
Starting your IB DP Geography teaching journey can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This practical workshop is designed specifically for teachers new to DP Geography who need immediate guidance before possibly attending official IB training.
Across two focused 90-minute sessions, Richard and Matt will guide you through creating a strategic two-year overview while focusing intensively on those crucial opening months. You’ll explore how to select appropriate optional themes that align with your resources and expertise, determine which units provide the strongest foundation for student success, and master the art of deconstructing the dense DP Geography guide into manageable, engaging lesson sequences.
We’ll also share proven resourcing strategies and digital tools that will save you countless hours of preparation.
Making it matter for your students
Saturday 1st November 2025 – 10h00 to 13h30 CET
Not every student who chooses DP Geography is a natural geographer, and with the demanding IB curriculum, maintaining engagement becomes essential for success. When lessons feel like relentless syllabus coverage, student enthusiasm quickly fades.
This energising workshop helps you refocus on what truly matters – making geography meaningful and compelling for all your students. Richard and Matt will share proven strategies for selecting case studies that resonate, developing essential skills that build confidence, and harnessing the power of current events to bring geographical concepts to life.
Across two dynamic 90-minute sessions, you’ll explore practical techniques to transform routine content delivery into engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Whether you’re supporting reluctant geographers or nurturing budding experts, this workshop provides the tools to reignite passion for our subject.
Using generative AI as a Geography Teacher
Saturday 29th November 2025 – 10h00 CET to 13h30 CET
Generative AI is transforming education, but how can geography teachers harness its potential while maintaining academic integrity? This cutting-edge workshop provides practical guidance for both educators and students navigating the AI landscape.
In the first session, discover how to leverage AI tools for creating compelling lesson content, conducting efficient research, and generating differentiated questions that challenge all learners. Richard will demonstrate specific prompting techniques and showcase the most effective platforms for geography education.
The second session focuses on empowering students to use AI responsibly as a learning tool, establishing clear boundaries around academic honesty, and developing critical evaluation skills. We’ll explore real classroom applications while addressing common concerns about assessment integrity.
Leave equipped with practical strategies, ethical frameworks, and ready-to-use AI-generated resources that enhance rather than replace quality geography teaching.
Adapting to the New CIE IGCSE Geography 0460 Syllabus
Saturday 7th February 2026 – 10h00 to 13h30 CET
Matt will explore effective delivery models and structures for the restructured IGCSE Geography syllabus, evaluating the pros and cons of following the syllabus order as laid out in the new subject guide. Drawing on 15 years of IGCSE teaching experience, he will share proven approaches to pacing and sequencing for maximum student engagement and success. Matt will demonstrate strategies for integrating sustainability themes throughout the course and provide practical guidance on transitioning from familiar topics to the new climate change focus, benefiting both experienced teachers and newcomers.
Matt will guide participants through identifying potential new case studies and updated resources that align with the revised syllabus requirements. He will share recommended texts and innovative ideas for bringing the ‘including sustainable’ syllabus requirement to life across all topics.
Whether new to IGCSE or looking to refresh your approach, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tools to help you confidently navigate the new syllabus.
Getting your students exam-ready
Saturday 7th March 2026 – 10h00 to 13h30 CET
With May examinations approaching, it’s crucial to maximize your students’ potential while supporting their well-being. This strategically timed workshop addresses both immediate and long-term exam preparation needs for IGCSE and IB DP Geography students.
The first session tackles urgent priorities for students sitting exams in just two months – effective revision techniques, command word mastery, and last-minute confidence-building strategies. Richard and Matt will share proven methods to sharpen knowledge recall and exam technique under time pressure.
The second session takes a broader perspective, focusing on students preparing for next year’s examinations. Discover how to build robust revision programs, develop essential skills progressively, and create sustainable study habits that reduce stress while improving performance.
Leave with practical tools, revision resources, and strategies that transform exam anxiety into exam success
Big things that your students need to write
Saturday 9th May 2026 – 10h00 to 13h30 CET
IB DP Geography students face two significant writing challenges: the mandatory 2500-word Internal Assessment and the 4000-word Extended Essay, which they may choose to write in Geography. Success in these tasks requires more than just geographical knowledge – students need sophisticated research and writing skills that many haven’t yet developed.
This workshop focuses on the crucial early stages where teachers can make the biggest impact. Richard and Matt will guide you through supporting students in crafting compelling research questions, structuring substantial pieces of writing, and maintaining momentum throughout lengthy projects.
Discover proven strategies for scaffolding the research process, managing student stress, and ensuring academic rigor while promoting well-being. Whether your students are tackling their first major fieldwork report or embarking on independent research, you’ll leave with practical tools to guide them toward impactful, successful outcomes.
Pricing
- Add an extra person from the same school/organisation for 60% of the cost.
- These workshops are not official IB or IGCSE-approved workshops.
- The workshops will not be recorded, but the session resources will be shared with participants.
- Payment is possible via bank transfer or credit card.
- The 30-minute one-to-one session with Richard or Matt will be bookable via a shared calendar link and must happen within four weeks of the workshop.
- geographyalltheway SASU will invoice you, but this is a joint venture between Richard Allaway and Matt Podbury.
One webinar at a time
€180 each
- €180 each [+ VAT if you are located in the EU and do not have an EU VAT Number]
The three webinar bundle
€499 for the bundle
- €499 for the bundle [+ VAT if you are located in the EU and do not have an EU VAT Number]
- If you have a Whole School subscription to either geographyalltheway.com or ibgeographypods.org, you can get a 5% discount – so the cost is €474.
- If you have a Whole School subscription to both geographyalltheway.com and ibgeographypods.org, you can get a 10% discount – so the cost is €449.
The four webinar bundle
€600 for the bundle
- €600 for the bundle [+ VAT if you are located in the EU and do not have an EU VAT Number]
- If you have a Whole School subscription to either geographyalltheway.com or ibgeographypods.org, you can get a 5% discount – so the cost is €570.
- If you have a Whole School subscription to both geographyalltheway.com and ibgeographypods.org, you can get a 10% discount – so the cost is €540.
The all six webinars bundle
€720 for the bundle
- €720 for the bundle [+ VAT if you are located in the EU and do not have an EU VAT Number]
- If you have a Whole School subscription to either geographyalltheway.com or ibgeographypods.org, you can get a 5% discount – so the cost is €684.
- If you have a Whole School subscription to both geographyalltheway.com and ibgeographypods.org, you can get a 10% discount – so the cost is €648.
The who
Matt Podbury
Matt is a Geography teacher from North Wales and Head of Geography at the International School of Toulouse. Teaching since 2002, he has specialised in IGCSE and IBDP Geography for the last 15 years. Under his leadership, the department has earned four successive Geographical Association ‘Secondary Geography Quality Marks’ and ‘Centre of Excellence’ awards. Matt shares his resources globally via geographypods.com and ibgeographypods.org, while also facilitating popular IGCSE and IBDP Geography educator forums. He has contributed to IBO training, developed resources for the IB Teacher Exchange, and presented at international Geography conferences.
Richard Allaway
Richard is a geographer with over 20 years of classroom teaching experience. When not in the geography classroom, he enjoys his role as the ICT Campus Partner at the International School of Geneva – Campus des Nations. He is the author of geographyalltheway.com – an established website of IB DP Geography teaching resources that has a worldwide network of subscribers. He regularly leads professional development workshops, having led over 30 Category 1, 2 and 3 workshops for the IB. He lives in France, teaches in Switzerland and comes from Yorkshire. You can read more about his projects by visiting richardallaway.me.
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