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Good morning #Satchat, Military Science Instructor (#MilSci), West Point, NY (@WestPoint_USMA). Looking forward to learning with you about inquiry based learning. Shaping up to be a beautiful day. #GoArmy
Haven’t been on here FOREVER! Finally not at an early morning horse event 😂. Bridget, 6th Grade ELA, Alpharetta, GA. Favorite food?! Hmmm. Cake, but since I’m GF, DF, that takes effort. I’ll go with prosciutto #satchat
Good morning #satchat, Ryan from NYC here; professor and ed. leadership doctoral student at @Mville_College. I’ve been known to enjoy a nice slice of buffalo chicken pizza!
A1 Inquiry-based learning happens when students ask questions that matter (to them personally and in the world), make their own discoveries, and create ideas together. #satchat
A1: Inquiry-based learning is student-guided research answer-seeking. In my classes, ultimately, the focus is on student creation and design with digital tools based on information they’ve acquired through inquiry. #satchat
A1: I think inquary based learning is getting students interested in the topic by not posing a question that lead makes them want to research the answer #satchat
A1: learning how to take on a question, challenge, or problem & learning how to work through a process -through that process of investigation, Ss can attain a deeper understanding or a mastery of skills. #satchat
A1: I would define inquiry-based learning as any learning experience that is driven by authentic, real world problems/questions that students are given the opportunity to grapple with where answers aren't self-evident! #Satchat
A1 Inquiry based learning happens when students are empowered to embrace their curiosity, develop a guiding question or purpose, mentored to acquire new information, & use it to construct new knowledge and insight #satchat
A:1 #pbl is student driven. They define a problem and explore multiple paths for solutions. It must me something that they are genuinely interested in. #satchat
A1: IBL is a way to give Ss choice & ownership in their learning. The teacher provides a topic & some information, but the Ss explore at their own pace while discovering their own learning. It’s about the process. It’s truly engaging & student-centered. #satchat
Inquiry based learning... where the learning is focused on the process & driven by the learner; instead of being focused on the product & driven solely by the curriculum. #satchat
A1 IBL Is when students determine a problem they want to address or a big question they want to answer. The teacher can incorporate ALL disciplines into the inquiry. #satchat
A1: Inquiry-based learning takes place when students learn through investigation (uncovering content) as opposed to being told what they need to know (covering content). #satchat
A1 Inquiry-based learning involves students in finding the answers to their questions. My Inquiry-Based Learning - Questioning Techniques page https://t.co/h52WunllwZ#satchat "The important thing is not to stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
A1: Inquiry learning is a stance of a student derived question that drives the enthusiasm, interest, and learning, toward known unit learning outcomes. #satchat
A1. Inquiry-based learning is the process of honouring our Ss wonderings by providing them the time and tools needed to investigate those wonderings. #satchat
A1: I do not think IBL can be held to a simple definition. It can take on many forms depending upon the students interest. When students are given the freedom to facilitate their own learning, true authenticity and mastery occurs. #LearnToUnderstand#satchat
A1 When students are able to tackle a problem on a wholistic level. Use the construct of their knowledge, ask critical questions, & find relevance outside of their classroom/school #satchat
A1 Inquiry Based Learning is when you let S’s questions drive the planning, discussions often give birth to initially unplanned learning. It usually states with me saying “I don’t know let’s see if we can figure it out together” #satchat
A1 Inquiry-based learning is student led and driven by their interests. What do the students want to learn more about and more deeply? It certainly doesn't follow a teacher's manual or a textbook! Gets students to use those critical thinking muscles! #satchat
A1: I wish readers would have the opportunity to have more choice, then demonstrate understanding in different ways (since they aren't "my" S's) #booksnaps are something I love to encourage for T's & S's to try. #satchat Video book reviews are another favorite.
A1: An exploration in order to quench a thirst for knowledge. Ss need to have a connection/interest in the topic in order for them to create good questions and to want to learn the answers. #satchat
A1: Inquiry-based learning is when Ts probe Ss about a topic to get them thinking and Ss take learning into their own hands through discovery! #satchat@mgcjusa#TEC207
And by doing so, students are taking charge of their own learning, which leads to higher engagement, not to mention lots of opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem solving. #satchat
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A1: I am guided by this definition of inquiry-based learning, however I sometimes feel that there may not be a “final product”, as the process is what is most important. Thoughts? #satchat
A1 Inquiry based learning puts the student as investigator who is trying to uncover all there is to know about the topic based upon a research question posed by the teacher, others, or themselves. #satchat
A1: I am guided by this definition of inquiry-based learning, however I sometimes feel that there may not be a “final product”, as the process is what is most important. Thoughts? #satchat
The power of learning something new is undeniable and allowing students to explore something they themselves has wondered about is huge. It’s gives them purpose and intentionality. #satchat
True - because learning is a process, not a product. If learning is the result of authentic inquiry then there are likely lots of artifacts by which the process can be documented. #satchat
A teacher I worked with this week said that very thing, "My plan book looks very different now!" More flexible pieces that move around and fit in based on student need rather than arbitrary dates and times. #satchat
Have you checked out POGIL - Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning. Often Ss find the wrong answers with inquiry and POGIL is a way to guide it. https://t.co/7ARzW9YTHS#satchat
A1: learning that sparks curiosity and interest in the world, teaching that engages students and inspires them to ask and find answers....and leads to more curiosity #satchat
#satchat A1 Inquiry based learning is.. me researching Point of Rocks, near Gila Bend, Arizona where I’ll be flying my drones & capturing video. History, others’ observations. Basically finding out more about what interests. That’s it..
I think it can be guided and should be to an extent. There should be feedback to students in forms of offering questions for Ss to think about and ponder. Ss should also be able to seek collaboration from peers #satchat
A1 this definition of inquiry learning is nearly identical to that of good history. Every answer leads to a new question in a constant process of study and growth. #satchat
I keep a variety of age appropriate books in my room and run a classroom library lending system (as the majority are self-purchased). Ss know they can borrow one from me at anytime or ask for a recommendation. I have a stack I need to read and take it. #satchat
A2: By creating a classroom culture that promotes big ideas, risk-taking, critical thinking, & an open dialogue. Also, teach students that FAIL is just a First Attempt In Learning. #satchat
A2: Have them provide a strategic plan for answering their questions. Look over their plan with them and point out any areas that may need revising for productivity. Give the students opportunities for peer and mentor collaboration. #satchat
If you don't teach children to question the things/people around them they become uninvested in the process of questioning and assume that certain things are off-limits to questions and this is highly dangerous for marginalized students #satchat
Unfortunately, there isn't an easy fix. If you're lucky, you have a district who provides more. Otherwise, parent donations and @DonorsChoose are my go to. #satchat
I like how there’s usually more than one correct answer.. you can get to 4 other than 2+2.. #satchat ..inquiry based learning also involves identifying where within the objective interests are then inquiry the heck out of it.
A2 I help students dignify their struggle by helping them connect the learning and the struggle to their own values. If they’re not struggling in the service of something meaningful, how is that struggle worthwhile? #satchat
Don't believe a final (successful) product is necessary as many ventures, both inside and outside the classroom, will fail, but that leads to opportunities to rethink the problem & foster resilience. #Satchat
A2: You have to put procedures into place that are practiced & reinforced frequently. Set clear & high expectations for the students. Model for & teach your students problem-solving skills & perseverance. Classrooms should be a safe place for educational risk taking. #satchat
A2: Jamie's review of 8 #edtech apps could support Ss inquiry-based learning whether or not they have diagnostic labels. Good option to help Ss learn in their way in order to stay on grade level or excel. #satchat
A2: If we want our students to productively struggle, we as educators need to first model how productive struggle is a part of how we learn as well. #satchat
A2: When we see that #struggle within IBL, take the opportunity to MODEL appropriate coping techniques. Ask questions. Lean on your peers. This is the time to teach the '4 C's.' As a teacher, be encouraged when you see the struggle! That shows growth! #satchat
A1 IBL the way we are designed to learn. If Ss can learn to facilitate their own learning they will become lifelong learners. Mindful facilitation by Ts is critical. #satchat
A1 Inquiry-based learning involves student exploration of their own questions. It's natural to consider this in science, but it can be applied in other disciplines as well. Good morning, #satchat! Chi, Academic Dean & AP Bio Teacher from FL here.
A2 bits of skills can be taught before. So make shorter inquiry assignments with just 1 database, have question development throughout the year. Build up these skills to scaffold the process #satchat
Good question. I believe there are many levels of Inquiry. Our job is definitely to spark the Inquiry and teach the skills the kids need to be successful in the process. #satchat
A2: You don’t have to dive right into the deep end of free inquiry.
It's a learning process. Take baby steps…
Here’s an awesome example from @trev_mackenzie
Types of Student Inquiry
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(2/2) A very mature learner can accept the absence of a final product. Some students might still need an end goal to help build skills such as time management, organization, critical analysis, etc. #satchat
A2: A lot of the hesitation surrounding IBL is related to risk and undeveloped skills. Creating a place where students can take risks safely, and learn those skills is key. #satchat
A1:Inquiry based learning my long time love let’s Ss delve into deep thinking, be led by wonders, figure things out as they go along, & understand that it’s okay to get it wrong or simply have different outcomes. #satchat
I agree! I think we are too often ‘driven’ to ensure students have ‘created’ a final product...and we can lose sight of the value of the inquiry-based learning process. #SatChat
A2: Walk them through the process and explain it as if it were any goal they were trying to achieve. You won't sink that half court shot on the first try; you have to work for it. There are steps to achieving any goal. #SatChat
A2: the iphone has been reinvented a ridiculous number of times. But we all have to start somewhere & build off of our ideas. That can also encourage others to come up w/something better which in turn makes you want to be better too #satchat
Students need to know that productive struggle is a part of the learning and it’s what’s supposed to happen, or they’ll just view it as struggle and unnecessary frustration will occur. #satchat
A2: Still provide Ss with some structure and advice for asking questions and resources for answering them. It’s also exciting to give Ss options for creation/design based on what they’ve discovered and learned. #satchat
Public libraries have ebooks, and generally access to rumble books. Epic is free ebooks. Can be displayed on smart board or read on computers/tablets. #satchat
A2 To prepare students for IBL, they have to internalize the norms of the classroom, they have to willing to take risks, persist through roadblocks, listen actively during discussions and trust that they will find an answer. #satchat
A1 Inquiry-based learning involves students in finding the answers to their questions. My Inquiry-Based Learning - Questioning Techniques page https://t.co/h52WunllwZ#satchat "The important thing is not to stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
A2 Fostering that grit and perseverance in your students is an ongoing process that starts the first day of school. Try, fail, try again a different way. Repeat. #satchat@MurphysMusings5@RossCoops31
I had a student this week say he was going to fail because his project didn’t get the results he wanted, I told him he wouldn’t fail because he “TRIED” #satchat
A2 Creating a growth mindset classroom, where failure is safe, will enable students to constantly question and examine, thus leading to inquiry based learning. #satchat
A2: Inquiry-based learning is a process. Ts should not throw Ss right into it and can help them connect topics to their own lives and interests. As Ss skills continue to advance, Ts can slowly give them more independence to guide their own learning. #satchat@mgcjusa#TEC207
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My favorite!!! Too often teachers think it has to be the deep end or nothing! Structured Inquiry is so important to learning the process and the skills needed for Free Inquiry! #satchat
A2: Preparing students for the productive struggle that is necessary with inquiry-based learning takes purposeful instruction & practice! Persistence is a critical skill & requires the right mindset. #satchat
A2. We started the year with structured inquiry moving to controlled inquiry and now students are at the guided to free stages. So scaffolding. #satchat
A2 I think when you’re asking the right questions to elicit students’ reasoning there is a fine balance between frustration, productive stuggle, & student progress for IBL success #satchat
A2: Model how to embrace mistakes, especially my own! I try to develop a culture that mistakes are good. It takes time to alter Ss mindset, but worth it. #satchat
A2: I think its important to teach how to use resources, analyze research, discuss what to do when stuck or lost, and to know that it is okay to change your mind. #satchat
A2: prepare students to direct their learning by sitting down. As long as a teacher stands while students sit, eyes are on the teacher to give and sanction direction. Let them lead. #satchat
A2 one major foundation is the concept that there can be more than one answer. S’s have been programmed to think one solution, one path, I spend a lot of time modeling multiple paths that inevitably have failure as a step, it’s like a maze, enjoy the discovery #satchat
I have so many students right now that don't want to do something because it will take longer than 2 minutes. We live in an age of instant everything and sometimes it's hard for Ss to realize that some things have to take time. #satchat
A2: expose them to volumes of quality literature and use interactive modeling, a lot. Ask a lot of questions and lead with the "why". They have to be free to ask critical questions, get their hands dirty ( sometimes literally), and not be afraid to get a "wrong" answer. #satchat
And in those numerous reinventions, I always wonder how many ideas were tried & discarded in the process? A great example of inquiry based learning, no? #satchat
A2 I try to create an environment where work is never really handed in. Ss submit as they work and we conference to discuss strengths and weaknesses. The blended model works great for this. #satchat
A2 I've found that coming up w/a shared set of understandings (things we all know to be true) is really powerful. If Ss come to an agreement on this set of understandings then even if their inquiries lead to wildly dif places they all have some place to come back to #satchat
And yet, is there a way to get our younger students (more concrete thinkers) to accept that a final product may not be a necessary end goal? I wonder? #satchat
A2. Ss need to know that the inquiry process is going to be messy. Sometimes when we are working through things we will hit a wall. When this happens it’s important to find away over, around or under the wall. #satchat
Inquiry exists in all subjects (I hope one day soon kids don't have to learn in silos... but that is another chat). I love this book! Turnkey ideas to tap into natural student wonderings and help them think critically about their world!
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I love that you added this Gif it’s so accurate. I love using the term investigator when we’re looking deeper into our text the second or third time! #satchat
A1 Inquiry based learning puts the student as investigator who is trying to uncover all there is to know about the topic based upon a research question posed by the teacher, others, or themselves. #satchat
Sometimes I show my students the revision history of a chapter or article. I describe the false starts and second guessing and struggles it took—and why all the work was worthwhile. #satchat
Many times we look at the final product as the “assessment” ... the culmination of the learning. If that does not come together then it could look like a failed learning opportunity #satchat
A2 making the first one risk free. Setting up the expectation for failure (possibly redefining it ...and even celebrating it as First Attempt In Learning) changing the culture of the room to set the stage for inquiry and defining grit #satchat
A3: Take small steps with the class and scaffold the process. Build an atmosphere where failure is looked at as a tool for growth. Allow students to discuss what is working and what isn't working with the class so that they can learn from each other during the process. #satchat
Yes, absolutely. In fact, many might feel relief at that! But, in young minds, there is a fine line between "no final product necessary" and "this doesn't matter." Important to guide that thinking #satchat
As with trying anything new, start small with an assignment or two, or even on the more teacher controlled end of the inquiry continuum. Then build from their. Everyone needs to be comfortable with what’s going on to be free to make mistakes and grow. #satchat
A3: As a preservice teacher, I do not have a whole lot of knowledge about inquiry based learning. I am hoping to learn more today and to continue learning throughout my career. #satchat@mgcjusa#TEC207
A1: inquiry based learning is active learning. It starts by asking questions, problems or situations vs standard presentation of what’s already known #satchat
Gotta run but A3: start small and simple. Try modeling it first, then do something that takes a period or less, that you know the students are ready for. #satchat
A2: Allow Ss to fail at a task, ie pre-K/K building tall structure w blocks. Don’t provide the solution only encouragement. Allow them to learn from failure, let it fuel them intrinsically, & become better by thinking why they didnt succeed, ie why did the blocks fall? #satchat
A3: Applaud them for the brave step. They will struggle and moments will be tough, but stick with it & iterate when you can. When in doubt, rely on your #PLN for help. Student-centered classrooms are a huge step towards progress. #satchat
#satchat A2a I work with clinicians keen on research. I was surprised there are rockstars in the field whose research is avidly followed. Training I design raises awareness/interest so niches can be ID’d, studied & practices improved..
A3: My advice to teachers who are just getting started with inquiry-based learning OR any other "new practice"--take the plunge! Jump in...academic risk taking is what leads to learning & growth--both for the teacher & the student! #satchat
A3 Inquiry-based learning doesn’t have to be a project. Try incorporating opportunities for students to ask questions about whatever they’re learning in class.
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A3.2 Inquiry-based learning also isn’t the same as a research assignment. Students might explore their own thinking in response to their genuine questions, perhaps through freewriting, drawing, or discussion. #satchat
A2 asking questions can be lazy so I encourage thinking after each one, analyze your Q, do you already know the answer, can you use prior knowledge to unlock it or predict, use the prediction as a starting point of your exploring #satchat
Yes! We have to first give them the skills! We spend more time in the shallow end in lower el (I teach 2nd), but it is still vital to kids’ investment in their learning! #satchat
A3 Start Small with lessons that use this approach, then move up to short weeklong units, then scale up from there. You also need to start planning with the end in mind and plan backward #satchat
YESSSS!!!!! Some Ss struggle more with this than others. I have seen a few who can't seem to process their own opinions yet or that it is okay to have different view points and solutions. #satchat
A3: I am a preservice T but have learned a lot about inquiry-based learning at EdCamps and field experiences! Anyone in the NJ area should come to the @RiderCEHS EdCamp to discuss it more! #satchat@mgcjusa#TEC207
A3: Take a deep breath & let go. We’re used to planning & having control, but that’s not how IBL works. Ask amazing questions & have good conversations with your Ss as the facilitator; they need that! But, don’t take control of it all. Enjoy the noise & organized chaos! #satchat
You mean we have to “prepare” them for the productive struggle ... it is like lifting weights ... keep working at it and you will get stronger ... #satchat
A3. Instead of asking, 'Can we do 'this'' it's better to ask 'How can we do 'this''. It makes students take more interest in finding a solution instead of thinking if a solution really exists or not. #satchat
A3: Don’t find curriculum connections at first. Do engaging, challenging, & meaningful team building. You can still make it rigorous & academic, but you will feel less pressured to find the correlating standards. Get comfortable w/ the learning/teaching process #satchat
Part of building productive struggle is giving students time to work with a problem without scaffolding everything for them - of course, much pre-work already needs to be done like teaching and practicing strategies and processes #SatChat
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A3: As with any new practice, model inquiry-based learning for students-Give them insight into your curiosities, show how you research to find answers, discuss you will apply new knowledge. #satchat
I want to clarify "first one risk free" meaning no graded result or product required. Introducing inquiry is a radical shift in perception of school for most students. #satchat
A3: The first few lessons may not go according to plan. Be flexible and adaptable. Show perseverance, just like we ask of our Ss. Allow time to step back and give control to your Ss. #satchat
A3: Ultimately, you’re teaching Ss how to be learners. You’re trying to ignite in them an innate desire to find answers to questions that they care about. Give yourself and them permission to be sloppy and imperfect in the process. #satchat
A3 You yourself don't have to have a lot of knowledge on the students chosen path of inquiry and it means a lot to get to that knowledge together. Kids will see that you too care about this big question and will see you as a sharer of the learning #satchat
A3: Teachers interested in using inquiry-based learning need to try it out for themselves to understand what it feels like and create a model for their students. #satchat
A3: start with the personal; ask students what do they enjoy? what confuses them? what do they wish they could change? Whom do they want to help? What have they always wanted to do but never tried? etc. #satchat
A great place to start is with your essential questions. They are broad and encompass the learning goals. Then ask students how we could answer those questions or meet those goals #satchat
A3: Take small steps with the class and scaffold the process. Build an atmosphere where failure is looked at as a tool for growth. Allow students to discuss what is working and what isn't working with the class so that they can learn from each other during the process. #satchat
A3 when getting started go simple, take a question from the class and have fun, make it a game, form four teams and make it a race to find the answer #satchat
I’m interested in challenging that thinking in my classroom, Dennis. I think we need to “look at assessment” differently. Too often, I see a devaluation of process. #satchat
High five for your bravery in this response! Even at a young age, give students choice in their lessons! Use learning menus to drive student choice and ownership of the content! #satchat
Yes! Really, that's the first step to trying anything student driven. It's also the hardest things for most teachers. You don't have to be an expert to try something new with your S's. #SatChat
A3:Take it slow. Just start with one big idea/burning question. Let you Ss take the lead. Model how to think aloud, work through thinking, and how to handle the unexpected outcomes. Step away from just giving answers😊 #satchat
A3 Never think you fulling understand IBL. Heck, never think you understand anything about education. We must always be on the hunt to refine our practices and learn. #satchat
#satchat A2b One thing, remember the adage, don’t do for the learner what they can do for themselves. It’s like composing a photo I think.. frame the picture, identify the point of interest then snap.
#SatChat A3: Wanted to share this PD I facilitated as an #EduCoach with Ts in which we engaged in a productive struggle activity. We recorded our own thoughts as we were immersed in inquiry and later reflected on how our Ss would fare and how we could encourage a #GrowthMindset
A3 Start with basics of inquiry and then when you know your students and how they learn allow for more freedom and inquiry based learning. Some students will soar right away and others will need some more direction. #satchat
A3. To teach inquiry-based, start w teachable skill set, ie, how to run a controlled experiment or how to do research in books or database. Then help students refine the problem by asking questions. Give guidance & ALLOW the wrong path. #satchat
A3: Trust in the process of inquiry, continue to refine your art of questioning, & do not be afraid to let go of control. Also, look to experts such as @kjinquiry & @whatedsaid 😀 #satchat
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A3. Observe another classroom already doing the work. Start with it in a couple of lessons. Always keep in mind if you are doing the work you are doing the learning. We want them to do it’s learning. #satchat
A2: I would assume you give them a pep talk and explain how it’s okay to not know and it takes time to find our answers. Looking for help since I struggle to use inquiry based learning with my 1st graders #satchat
Inquiry-based learning is, at times, life itself. The questions just change when students leave the classroom. Ss need to know these skills help them to decide what car to buy, what house to buy. Do I have a baby or adopt?#satchat
A3 Never think you fully understand IBL. Heck, never think you understand anything about education. We must always be on the hunt to refine our practices and learn. #satchat
A3: “free your mind” and “check your ego” @jockowillink as a teacher. Provide students with the opportunity to be the leaders & innovators they are capable of becoming. You can learn from them as they learn from you. Lead them on the journey don’t control it. #satchat
A3: Think more like a coach and be that guide on the side. You don’t have a uniform on so you can’t jump into the game and save them when they’re struggling. #satchat
Yes. So many kids are scared of getting "wrong answers" and their grades dropping. It is counter productive. They want us to hold their hands a lot. #satchat
A3: Start with a bite size piece and model. Take the time to set up routines and mindsets. It will get messy, but that’s ok, that’s where the true learning is! Failure happens, but how do respond to that? How do we learn from the experience? #satchat
A3 trust the process and the students first, look for connections to curriculumand standards knowing Ss are always learning what is most important at that moment for their educational journey. #satchat
A3 want more inquiry? Stop doing everything for the kids ... they don’t need a step by step rubric for everything ... let them inquire on their own ... give them a broad question and watch them learn #satchat
A3 ask kids what they wonder about, what questions they have, what they would like to be able to do? Roam with them where they would go to learn something they didn’t know about or how to do? Teach them inquiry as a process of curiosity, questioning, seeking #satchat
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A3: Try to get Ss sucked in with high interest, if not student-created topics. Have them reflect often during the process so they can see where they might need to change their tactics. @ajjuliani#LAUNCH is a great book for this. #satchat
Yes. So many kids are scared of getting "wrong answers" and their grades dropping. It is counter productive. They want us to hold their hands a lot. #satchat
A3: I love having a #Google Board! I allow Ss to generate Qs at any time. Ss need to be first aware that they are curious and where the curiosity can lead #satchat
A3: I'm a preserverse teacher so I don't have any advice yet. I love the ideas y'all have. Especially the pic @emmytbots shared. I think that really breaks it down #satchat
A3: Model it. Let it happen. Use visual aids and hands-on. When asked questions by students, rephrase them as opportunities for students to problem-solve and research. It's possible to wonder and learn thru inquiry while still staying in the lanes of curriculum. #satchat
Completely agree with your comment! Students think that if they’re struggling they don’t get it and they need to give up! They must be taught that struggling is part of the process. #satchat
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Well said! it's important for us as teachers to be able to let go of control & also sometimes admit that we might not know the answer but we can figure it out together. #satchat
It’s avoidance. Even students who look like they’re doing the work might be avoiding the risk-taking and decision-making aspects of learning. We can help them defuse from the influence of grades, but that’s a skill we have to teach. #satchat
Great question! In the primary grades, especially while our learners are developing their reading and writing skills, some of the heavy lifting will need to be done as a class or during a small group teacher-led center #satchat 1:2
And maybe stop using the word "failure." If I looked at every iteration in my life and called it a failure, I'd have zero confidence. We need a better word. #satchat
A3 inquiry is a process of starts, stops, redirections, anticipations,- an exploration of the known to the unknown - a navigation thru both old tech like dead reckoning and new tech like GPS - #satchat
A3 want more inquiry? Stop doing everything for the kids ... they don’t need a step by step rubric for everything ... let them inquire on their own ... give them a broad question and watch them learn #satchat
A3: I think that you HAVE to see IBL in action before you try it yourself. Learning on the fly is fine in most scenarios but I feel it does our kids a disservice. They need a + experience so that they don’t demand the “standard” learning experience back #satchat
One of my pet peeves: "These kids can't think critically" and then the lessons spoon feed the Ss, teacher generates the questions, and T won't accept anything that isn't in the rubric. Um...maybe let them think critically and own their learning.... #satchat
#satchat A3 Don’t underestimate the power of story to engage students. Long Story Short by @MargotLeitman offers some cool tips. Best stories come from lived experience. Help Ss make inquiry personal..
To my educators around the NJ area and beyond... this is part of the Mercer County Superintendents' CALL TO ACTION effort. Come out, join and share.
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Before you can take care of others you have to take care of yourself. #satchat#k12#njed
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A3 Find an in-school mentor, search resources or PD online, or consider summer PD in your discipline. For science teachers, you're welcome to join us in CT: https://t.co/9NvntZKFcv#satchat#biochat#apbiochat
A4: I used learning menus to give students various choice-options in their learning. The support documents from our SC standards were a perfect resource in determining what options to give students. Collaborate with your college and integrate ALL subjects! #satchat#TeachSC
A3 ask yourself if you're really ready to step back and let students wrestle with their learning. To be more of a facilitator than "giver of information" and if you are..start small...but meaningful. Favorite book to recommend #satchat
Great question! In the primary grades, especially while our learners are developing their reading and writing skills, some of the heavy lifting will need to be done as a class or during a small group teacher-led center #satchat 1:2
Start with a structured inquiry where the whole class is investigating something together. Go to your science content for a good place to start. What phenomenon can you show students that will get them asking questions about the content you’re getting ready to explore? #satchat
Ex: Have your class brainstorm questions. As a class, discuss and sort questions worthy of deeper exploration (versus Google-able). During small group and centers, explore the topic deeper. Hands on and videos for independent. Guide reading and discussion w teacher 2:2 #satchat
I love to let them lead the lesson like this. Sometimes in our room we get very off task by investigating a Q a S had, but the wonder and curiosity I'm fostering is far greater than any lesson. #satchat
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Exactly! Students can't do what they don't try, what they don't practice; if there world doesn't allow time for them to try, they won't learn, and that is on us, not on them. #satchat
Thats a cool idea! Have you thought about going digital (not advocating just asking)? If so https://t.co/1C9m44r2Kk is basically a digital corkboard #satchat
#SatChat A4:Love @Maverikedu12 📘 #ThatsAGoodQuestion of "rephrasing academic standards and educational objectives into good questions that prompt students to think deeply and express and share the depth and extent of their learning in different academic and real world contexts."
Start with a structured inquiry where the whole class is investigating something together. Go to your science content for a good place to start. What phenomenon can you show students that will get them asking questions about the content you’re getting ready to explore? #satchat
We cannot help but teach and learn according to our own identities - Inquiry allows us to attend to those of others, and ourselves ‘what do you notice? What do you wonder? #SatChat
Where does this fear come from? I think the Ss see it in adults who are hand-wringing over BIG topics like racism and sexism and don't act because they don't want to get messy or won't act because they refuse to see the problem. Kids pick up on adult's behaviors #satchat
Yes. So many kids are scared of getting "wrong answers" and their grades dropping. It is counter productive. They want us to hold their hands a lot. #satchat
We have an exercise in chapter 3 of EMPOWER Your Students where students identify the purposes of their assignment and then think of other ways to fulfill that purpose. #satchat
A4: We have inquiry standards, but for Ss to really get into the process, It's important to get them going first and then work standards into whatever they are doing. They will be completing part of the process at any given moment; just let them explore and go with it #satchat
A4 PBL. Lots of inquiry and most of it is connected to standards, but students have agency and room for lots of inquiry. There is always a way to connect student interests to learning content! #satchat
#satchat A3 Don’t underestimate the power of story to engage students. Long Story Short by @MargotLeitman offers some cool tips. Best stories come from lived experience. Help Ss make inquiry personal..
Yes! That is my goal this summer! I want to investigate a few options. I like google keep because of the post-it notes, but I'm curious about other options. Have any ideas?! #satchat
A3 I started with some structured programs which sort of fit this model. I still use @NationalHistory because of its inquiry and student choice based platform #satchat
I see inquiry as learning to learn & developing self-directed seeking and finding skills - learning to use structures of inquiry both creatively and analytically .. we tend imo to overdirect inquiry process and it then becomes too controlled and contrived #satchat
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I am always fascinated by the fact that kids will practice over and over as athletes to succeed--make the basket, hit the ball; but they shy away from academic skill building and inquiry. #satchat
A4: we look at the standards together. Write them in our own words. Then students get the question: what kind of project can YOU devise to prove you can do these skills? Then they’re off to the races! #satchat
A4: I think you have to get the Ss interested in the topic first, so you'd need to maybe use an essential question or some other tool to help guide them to the topic so they can begin asking questions #satchat
A4: Reframe a unit or part of a unit to include inquiry. Break Ss into teams and let them choose which part of the unit interests them. Then they can generate THEIR OWN questions related to the curriculum/standards in authentic ways instead of deciding that for them. #satchat
And maybe stop using the word "failure." If I looked at every iteration in my life and called it a failure, I'd have zero confidence. We need a better word. #satchat
#SatChat Love @Maverikedu12 📘 #NowThatsAGoodQuestion of "rephrasing academic standards and educational objectives into good questions that prompt students to think deeply and express and share the depth and extent of their learning in different academic and real world contexts."
A4 when I say we will write out our Q’s sort them, predict, edit, then write a paragraph out of the plan where the Q is the topic sentence, it’s easy to make sure your standards are present in the activities you build around the inquiry, #satchat
A2: I love Carol Dweck’s perspective on helping our children with “productive struggle”. You could also substitute “parents” for “educators” in this quote... #satchat
Perfect I love giving my Ss choices in their lesson and they love it too! For example yesterday during Math the Ss decided which Easter egg to pick. The Easter eggs had written numbers and they had to show me in dimes and pennies how to make that number. Thank you #satchat
High five for your bravery in this response! Even at a young age, give students choice in their lessons! Use learning menus to drive student choice and ownership of the content! #satchat
A4: Content & skills are embedded in the standards. No matter the content area you use IBL with, carefully form strong guiding Qs for the entire process to help Ss stay on track. Be actively engaged side by side with your Ss, so you can provide real-time feedback. #satchat
Inquiry based learning, where provoking essential questions posed by educators initiate the process and engage the learners in further research and further learning. The learning should be driven by the students participating in the process #satchat
A4: Learn the learning targets as an educator. The art of it all comes from connecting the relevant to the what’s needed to learn. Our PBL Academy uses Project Foundry as a LMS. #satchat
A4: This is one of thee questions defining education today. I have asked this Q often. I think one of the true challenges in education is: "How do we create learning experiences that are meaningful, memorable, and student-centered while still learning curriculum." #satchat
A2: I love Carol Dweck’s perspective on helping our children with “productive struggle”. You could also substitute “parents” for “educators” in this quote... #satchat
A4: Ts can connect student inquiry to course curriculum or state standards by probing students about a specific topic to get them thinking and interested, then letting them guide their own learning! #satchat@mgcjusa#TEC207
I disagree. I have seen a great deal of direct pressure from families to get the highest grade possible. For example, one student told me that because he earned a B one quarter his mother told him he would not get in to college. Lots of pressure to be perfect. #satchat
A4 CCSS are ever present. If you internalize the meaning of the standards you can skillfully "teach" around them without your kid even knowing you're teaching. It comes back to knowing the hell out of your content #satchat
Just want to give a shout out to all the @WeAreHTSD faculty who are joining the convo this morning. You are in great hands with @MurphysMusings5 & @RossCoops31
Have a great spring break!
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I know! When I taught HS we did a graffitti wall and my Ss were so stuck on the Q "Does car insurance cover your vehicle if a volcano explodes and damages it?" We spent the entire period researching insurance claims. We never got back to the lesson. A: It does! #satchat
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A4 Inquiry Based Learning connects to standards through the thinking done by the students. Ss are using the entire pyramid, especially the top. Those skills will serve them well in everything else! @MurphysMusings5@RossCoops31#satchat
A4 The standards help in the unit design, in planning the menu of outcomes. The standards are all about skills which are the tools you use to explore, dig and discover new learning. #satchat
Yes, effective projects can be unit-long of one-day ones. This project on protest posters took part of 2 periods to create and the evaluate. #satchat#langchat
We can start by reframing our standards as student-friendly learning targets and then understandings, but we should honor the learning detours students want to take as they try to reach our “end in mind.” #satchat
A4 I think this is where blended learning and conferencing really works. Constant check ins allow the teacher to help shape and guide the questioning towards the required content. #satchat
A4 crazy thought off the cuff idea. what if we gave students a copy of the standards and asked where they felt their inquiry idea fit in? (haven't tried it) #satchat
In a galaxy far away when I was an elem principal we used the Macrorie I-search model to keep the 1st person in children’s inquiry and ultimately their sharing of their wonders, journeys, and ultimately not so final destination #satchat
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“Necessary” because of a response to learning that is embedded in our culture...Ministry driven...demanded/expected by parents...long established! However, I do believe cultural change is necessary, as well! I like your thinking, Bridget! #satchat
Either way an impt adult is transmitting something to a child about a certain way or the right way to do something to the point where that child is anxious or even paralyzed by the prospect of being wrong. As a teacher I choose to disrupt those fears. #satchat
#satchat A4 Instructional design begins with identifying a task’s performance gap. Might a T assess students’ knowledge of standards practically? No one’s a blank slate. Let Ss guide.
Another idea might be to create a https://t.co/tjZ6tzLgLO classroom. Its kind of like a closed circuit Twitter. Students can post short message to the class in a timeline like feed. #satchat
A5: I am working with various teacher @Berea_Middle right now on what assessment looks like through IBL. When assessing, it is so crucial to think about DOK level and challenge students in level 3 and 4! Our teachers are seeing fantastic gains right now! #satchat
The problem is the system has set us in a box trap ... so focused on data collection and proving learning that we now have to have specific data showing that ... enter detailed rubric/questions #satchat
A4: It’s a tired phrase for underfunded educators, but think outside the box. The connections are there to allow Ts and Ss to go on a learning adventure with inquiry. Take a calculated risk on this teaching approach one small step at a time. Scaffold for yourself! #satchat
A4 Use backward-chained design. What do we want students to understand and be able to do? What essential questions will THEY need to answer in order to do them? Structure inquiry around those essential Qs. #satchat
Starting my day learning from the amazing #satchat discussion on Inquiry Based Learning with @RossCoops31 ! This chat is on fire 🔥 with great resources and ideas 💡
I appreciate your perspective; I think we need to examine our assessment and grading practices that are counter to the type of learning experiences we provide students #satchat
Ok, now I am really being a book pusher, but... Make Just One Change from @RightQuestion is also an incredible resource for leveraging student questioning! https://t.co/cdvOnFMf2n#satchat
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A5: I found it useful to introduce IBL with science because it connects to the NGSS principles. Also, I focused on how to have meaningful conversations & provided the Ss with graphic organizers to help them organize their thoughts as they were learning the process. #satchat
A4. Inquiry based learning might as well be a good attempt at eliminating rote learning and memorization. Since students develop an understanding of the concepts they naturally cover the curriculum and even more without a fixed timeline. They can even cover it faster. #satchat
A4 as teachers we can present big ideas that come right from the curriculum and let them be the seed starters for S questions standards I will often connect after when I see where we have gone and done, in 4 wks we hit over 283 NJ standards in our Climate Action Project #satchat
That’s context. They have something called “basketball practice” and something called a “basketball game.” With academics, it’s all just “school.” Naming opportunities for practice and showing them what that looks like makes a difference. https://t.co/BAxauRhkdd#satchat
#SatChat A5: When I realized it's perfectly Ok to start say at a DOK 3 type of question or task in which students are engaged in inquiry or at a DOK 2 engaging in say predicting... these processes may ignite the 🔥 to learn DOK 1s #EduCoach#DOKChat
Some of the best inquiry based learning in math my students have done is in deriving their own formulas for area. When different groups got slightly different formulas that were all correct it helped them also reinforce algebraic practices! #satchat
A4: Big difference between S choice and S voice. In student choice, T retains much of the control presenting options for learning. S voice is when the learners own topics, questions, and answers. You can almost find the line b/w the two in some inquiry graphics. #satchat
I've done things similar to this. Our "essential knowledge guide" is not embargoed so I give it to my students. All of our required tests are tied to the doc so I call it a cheat sheet. #satchat
Allow the students to ask the questions they need to be able to answer to demonstrate mastery or learning. Let them chart the path by building new understanding together by combining their questions and learning independently and collaboratively #satchat
Q5: my personal fav as an English teacher was unit of inquiry into Disillusionment for Modernism: What is it? Where does it come from? What does it feel like? What effect does have? #satchat
A4: Student inquiry is embedded in our curriculum here in Ontario...it is a process of learning that is applicable across the curriculum that teaches students about the value of communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. #satchat
I'm a little late to the party (seriously, I'm on spring break, I had the luxury of sleeping in until almost 8am!), but this morning's #SatChat is all about #inquirybasedlearning & is moderated by @MurphysMusings5 and @RossCoops31 Come join in!
A4: Big difference between S choice and S voice. In student choice, T retains much of the control presenting options for learning. S voice is when the learners own topics, questions, and answers. You can almost find the line b/w the two in some inquiry graphics. #satchat
Anyone old enough to remember teach-ins? My eighth grade teachers, as a team, would set aside a day and students would all teach one another about what was learned. I remember doing the music of the Civil War.#satchat
Definitely works w/1st grade. I have done it many years w/3rd & two years now w/kindergarten. Ss love to lead their learning charge. You are simply modeling that they not expect Ts to give answers. Try with science or math first. #satchat
A5 I had Ss develop ?s based on their novel. What big questions is the author asking about life? Ss had to take the question they most wanted to explore and research about it and formulate their own answer. Had a kid read a fantasy novel and research poverty tourism #satchat
YES! I agree. Too often our grading practices do not accurately support learning. They're often not indicative of what a student has learned & is able to do as a result of the instruction they received. #satchat
I appreciate your perspective; I think we need to examine our assessment and grading practices that are counter to the type of learning experiences we provide students #satchat
Q5: While we read/viewed texts about learning and the brain (our whole class inquiry), I had my 9th graders do their own learning inquiry where they selected something new to learn and documented+reflected on their process. #satchat
A5: I don't think I've facilitated an inquiry experience yet, but I'm excited to do so when the time comes. @JuliePJones has us working in a PBL in class & I would be interested to see how it does in a real classroom #satchat
They do not. I havent used it in awhile, but I believe they just need a link or "room" code. Then anyone can post to the timeline. You can also project a QR code. #satchat
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I co-taught a PBL with first grade teacher on resources. Their questions to drive their inquiry were incredible. You can do. Make just one change is a fantastic book to read. #satchat
A5 this is an ibl in its second year evolution that began during outdoor steam explorations into shelter building and has now drawn in new partners and community experts as it becomes a green tree house on the ground for our community because they love being in nature #satchat
A5: As a preservice T just beginning my field experience, I have not facilitated inquiry experiences yet. The best one I have seen is giving 1st grade students base 10 blocks and letting them figure out what each cube/cluster of cubes represented what! #satchat@mgcjusa#TEC207
Definitely works w/1st grade. I have done it many years w/3rd & two years now w/kindergarten. Ss love to lead their learning charge. You are simply modeling that they not expect Ts to give answers. Try with science or math first. #satchat
Yes! In an inquiry based environment, a common pitfall is waiting too long to start assessing student growth/progress. Conferencing and feedback needs to occur throughout and needs to target the learning not just following directions. #satchat
A4: When learning about ecosystems, Ss created ways to solve the problem of invasive species. They created awareness for different invasive species that have been found in our state through research and creating public news announcements #satchat
A5 My students write essays about their intersecting identities. I give lots of prompts to help them come up with meaningful questions. They can choose any question to write about. #satchat
This is a great idea! I first read about it in "140 Twitter Tips for Educators" by @wkrakower@TheBradCurrie and @ScottRRocco and can't wait to use it in my future classroom!
#satchat A5 A while back I designed a learning experience for a loss control system used at Intel. It began with a brief how/why description. Next Ss picked a loss from a bowl and drew from experience, inquiries, mistakes to learn.
In Math we do something called PBL- problem based learning. Ss have word problems on the board and they solve independently and then Ss share their work with their varying methods. Is this what you’re talking about? @theteachernme#satchat
Definitely works w/1st grade. I have done it many years w/3rd & two years now w/kindergarten. Ss love to lead their learning charge. You are simply modeling that they not expect Ts to give answers. Try with science or math first. #satchat
A5: In 10th grade English, had students choose their own novel and while reading, also conduct a research inquiry about an issue related to identity that sparked their curiosity in their novel. #satchat
TED Radio Hour - Combo of 4 TED talks with interviews of speakers smashed together around a topic....Not all EDU based, but so many connections..If you listen to one, check out "Nudge" https://t.co/1ukRjD9yKy#SatChat
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A5: When learning about ecosystems, Ss created ways to solve the problem of invasive species. They created awareness for different invasive species that have been found in our state through research and creating public news announcements #satchat
Just read the best #satchat on inquiry based learning. Lots of valuable advice for getting started. This screams early childhood!! #process # curious #wonder@CPS_ECC@AssistSupJen
So true! Assessment is not merely the regurgitation of information, but the subtle clues in students questioning, their conversations with peers, and even facial expressions! #satchat
I'm doing some thinking around student engagement as a measurement of learning. Are there resources about inquiry based learning as a driver of student engagement? #satchat
If the student owns the question and charts the path to develop an answer, shouldn't s/he also own the means by which the answer is conveyed or solution is demonstrated? #onesizedoesnotfitall#satchat
#satchat A5b I think mistakes and following dead-ends is a huge part of inquiry based learning. It helps Ss develop & expand critical thinking they’ll use throughout life, not just in a single class.
A5:Most successful inquiry lessons have been in science & lit circles. I love listening to the “I Wonders” of my Ss. They really take the lead & drive the learning for themselves w/minimal guidance. #satchat
I really, really like this idea. It directly relates to standards and allows the students to explore their curiosity based on what they learned. #satchat
A4: There is also a big difference between literal and figurative student voice. Students can literally record their own voices to share and publish their learning. Also, students can have a greater voice and autonomy in their learning topics, formats, and styles. #satchat
A5 My students write essays about their intersecting identities. I give lots of prompts to help them come up with meaningful questions. They can choose any question to write about. #satchat
A5 I once had 2nd graders Try to find out what makes ice melt the quickest, I allowed the kids to go outside and into the teachers lounge where we store the microwave for the class, one kid sat on his ice pop thinking that would do it #satchat
A5: Successful inquiries...How do plants grow? Why does it snow? Why are some people sad and others happy? Why do teeth fall out of our mouths? How can we help those who have very little? #satchat
It’s the grading of the product that is hard. The Rubric has to be built ahead of it. Also teachers often shy away from giving feedback (ie grading) along the way on the process students follow #satchat
A5. Been a couple of yrs, but I taught middle schoolers how to use Green Screen. Once I taught the basics, they took off, exploring, experimenting, & using for other classes.
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Ex: Have your class brainstorm questions. As a class, discuss and sort questions worthy of deeper exploration (versus Google-able). During small group and centers, explore the topic deeper. Hands on and videos for independent. Guide reading and discussion w teacher 2:2 #satchat
The children apparently expect to be fed EVERY morning. Gotta run and make some bacon. Have a great spring break to all relaxing and everyone else...make it a powerful week of growth and learning. See you soon! #satchat
I agree with you. Were I to teach my schools curriculum my Ss would learn about white children and animals except for February (and then they'd learn about YT saviors). The thoughtful selection of texts that increase challenge the narrative can be life-changing! #satchat
A5. We haven't facilitated any yet, but we look forward to it! A lot will depend on the students we get to teach. Their willingness and cooperation matters the most. #satchat
Just letting the students choose their reading is a big step toward authentic inquiry! The story, characters, issue matters to the student and so the question that emerge are organic, authentic and matter to the student #satchat
Dennis - well said - if inquiry “projects” answer the same question and result in similar products it is just a bit better flavor of vanilla ice cream but still is vanilla #satchat
A6: I use a Wonder Wall in my class. Kids post questions. We use it as a jumping off point. They provide the Wonder resource for themselves and others! #satchat
Love this idea! I'm starting a game based on the 70's in Modern US History after break. Ss draw cards like "Give birth to the 1st test tube baby, increase expenditures by 15%". Ss research the card & share info w/ players at their table. #satchat
A5: I haven’t personally facilitated inquiry based learning yet. However, I find this so useful as students are naturally curious. We can use students’ curiosities to our advantage by letting it guide students through the learning process. #satchat
Yes! And in science, you can show the evolution of ideas, such as the change from an Earth-centered universe to a Sun-centered solar-system. (Also useful place to introduce the "K.I.S.S. Principle." #SatChat
#HolySaturday#SaturdayMorning#satchat
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"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he Shall direct thy paths."
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great point! The idea of kids not having some sort of independent novel multiple times a year is crazy to me. I mean, I HATE being told what to read. In fact I'm currently procrastinating reading a required text by participating in #satchat
Perfect but, you can take it to the next level by having them ask what happens if I try it another way, what makes this process the correct way to solve, what if I replaced a digit, and the list goes on. Remember to focus on the process not just the answer. #satchat
In Math we do something called PBL- problem based learning. Ss have word problems on the board and they solve independently and then Ss share their work with their varying methods. Is this what you’re talking about? @theteachernme#satchat
Definitely works w/1st grade. I have done it many years w/3rd & two years now w/kindergarten. Ss love to lead their learning charge. You are simply modeling that they not expect Ts to give answers. Try with science or math first. #satchat
A6: https://t.co/g3NDXQT7iM has a lot of helpful links that explain IBL and provide some solid starting points. Also, loved the book Diving Into Inquiry. And, of course, your colleagues are your best resource. #satchat
A6 Good resource for inquiry-based learning:
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies: Teaching and Learning for Justice in a Changing World https://t.co/vdotFZn0M5#satchat
I hate seeing how big my babies are getting, but the fact that my big is only a year away from fixing her own breakfast is a small conciliation. #satchat
A5 Hard to choose, so I'm stating commonalities. The most effective inquiry experiences include parameters but not barriers, allowing students to explore in a focused manner. Formative assessment occurs with opportunities for collaboration, feedback, and iteration. #satchat
My updated collection of #GeniusHour resources is here:
https://t.co/Dt1ZCUrDA7
There are tons of digital tools linked for students to inquire, curate, create, and share content!
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A5: The 20 Time project was the most successful inquiry experience. Students were given 20% of class time a week to discover and learn about their passions using questioning to drive their research. #SatChat
I had someone come in and talk to my students to get their take on what they want from technology instruction. A kid came up with a backchannnel. She didn't know it was called that and she had never seen it used, but she asked teachers to have one. Food for thought! #satchat
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A6 Twitter is a must in finding the best resources. Here’s what’s next to my desk. Love everything shared and written by @CriticalSkills1 this changed the way I facilitate and gave me a how to build collaborative learning communities for all my classes! #satchat
Perfect but, you can take it to the next level by having them ask what happens if I try it another way, what makes this process the correct way to solve, what if I replaced a digit, and the list goes on. Remember to focus on the process not just the answer. #satchat
In Math we do something called PBL- problem based learning. Ss have word problems on the board and they solve independently and then Ss share their work with their varying methods. Is this what you’re talking about? @theteachernme#satchat
Definitely works w/1st grade. I have done it many years w/3rd & two years now w/kindergarten. Ss love to lead their learning charge. You are simply modeling that they not expect Ts to give answers. Try with science or math first. #satchat
Curriculum is a stellar catalyst for active learning by students, when this is one of its design principles.
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Have you checked out one of the spinoffs WorkLife with Adam Grant? Just started with episode, "How do astronauts build trust"..Intriguing stuff. Need a longer commute, lol #satchat
A6: As a preservice T, my go-to resources for inquiry-based learning are my cooperating teachers, members of @RiderCEHS, and EdCamps! #satchat@mgcjusa#TEC207
Instruction & Assessment practices need to be in alignment, and should be planned together based on student needs and where they need to go next in their learning. #satchat
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I get to see a lot of inquiry at the child as learner level across the district but at the adult learning level we have been studying collective efficacy thru a structured inquiry lens - #satchat
#SatChat A6: There are so many great resources out there for inquiry-based learning but my go-to's are really mindsets... encouraging our Ss and ourselves as Educators to always remain curious & question. 🎩 tip to @woodard_julie for reminding us of this importance. #SketchNotes
I prefer my vanilla ice cream to have Oreos is in it ... or Reece’s peanut butter cups ... or a fudge swirl ... topped with whipped cream ... and yummy sauces ... wait ... what was the point I was making? #satchat
I'm in their #Empower18 session right now, & it's meaningful, relevant, active, and awesome. You should order this book by @wkrakower and @geekyteach at booth 2027 or online today: Getting Started with STEAM: Ways to Incorporate STEAM Into Your Classroom: https://t.co/prbHvBE7UH
A5: I write a 1 word conceptual topic on the board and gamifying inquiry by challenging students to develop as many questions as possible about the topic. We then pull from those questions to drive instruction. #SatChat
A5:Most successful inquiry lessons have been in science & lit circles. I love listening to the “I Wonders” of my Ss. They really take the lead & drive the learning for themselves w/minimal guidance. #satchat
Choice Boards and Genius Hour are two ways educators can make the transition from a teacher-centered classroom to a learner-centered one.
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A5 Project-Based learning in social Studies, phenomenon-based inquiry in science, number talks and 3-act tasks in math, books clubs in reading... #satchat
Have you checked out one of the spinoffs WorkLife with Adam Grant? Just started with episode, "How do astronauts build trust"..Intriguing stuff. Need a longer commute, lol #satchat
That's awesome! I created my game last semester and asked my Ss for their input. They said I was too involved in the playing of the game. So I created 5 sets of the game & I'll be stepping out of the Ss way next Monday. #satchat
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#satchat on fire this morning. New to IBL, but learned alot by lurking. Thanks to @MurphysMusings5 & @RossCoops31 for moderating! BTW if you're a PA educator....
A5:Teaching inquiry is a process. The premier way to implement inquiry teaching k12 is to use the @InquiryK12 Guided Inquiry Design Framework. Step by step guidance for even the most control freak teachers. https://t.co/ZRa114Ytog#satchat
Thank you for moderating #satchat, Erin! I think I missed most of the even-numbered questions but enjoyed reading the responses from others. Happy Easter to everyone!
A3: How about using @Flipgrid to pose inquiry-based Qs? The beauty of #flipgrid lies both in its simplicity and organization. Having all answers to one Q is so valuable and meaningful, especially in terms of interaction, learning, and providing feedback. #FlipgridFever#satchat
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