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LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: As a child chasing toads at night, being told I'd get warts, and then keeping a journal to see if I did. #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

@edcampGSU here in June the sound of toads on a rainy night is magical & has led to many Qs from kids #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

Some of the best student based inquiry comes from around the bend in the creek, under the log or outside after dark #EnviroEd

Btfantastics Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

Hi everyone, just joining now. Discovering our forest on our #forestfriday adventures. its been awesome! https://t.co/BHpUCSje8e #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

Q2: What "tricks of the trade" have you discovered to help promote/encourage #EnviroEd inquiry?

DannyBavis Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1. I've always been intrigued and search for reflection photos. This one is from western Maryland! #EnviroEd https://t.co/wnqW5OuSrk

mrmuzzdog Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

That should be "issues"not issued! #enviroed

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1. S asked if to figure out C footprint of school. Led to Energy Fridays. Ss saved school $16,000 & reduced C footprint by tons. #EnviroEd

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: Answer student questions with questions! #EnviroEd

sgilley12 Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1. Hiking with my parents and incessantly asking the species of trees we passed. Learned by being annoying. #EnviroEd

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

@RangerRidley I love when Ss figure out they are hearing frogs at night. Ss email shocked they can hear them in their backyard. #EnviroEd

sgilley12 Feb 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

Today's thunderstorm prompted some informal #EnviroEd with my roommates as we researched what causes them

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

@sgilley12 Did they buy you a tree identification guide? #EnviroEd

Btfantastics Feb 24 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: mostly pausing and allowing Ss to discover. Taking our time to explore. Thats the best trick of the trade for us #enviroed

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2. Taking Ss outside and having them observe for 5 min. each day and then writing out ?s they have. #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

#Kindergartenbioblitz is week long collaborative 3 times a yr for extending natural inquiry (& this week!) #EnviroEd https://t.co/uR41paKBAz

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 23 @ 5:35 PM EST

It's not too late to join #kindergartenbioblitz this week! Day 3 Wed! See this @stellerstories on how to participate https://t.co/PqYKLbXdXN

ELKissner Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: In the classroom I'm a compulsive over-planner...but with #EnviroEd lessons I let things go and let kid curiosity lead

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

We spend so much of a school day in rows, or lines, or circles ...Imagine what would return if we gave permission to explore more? #EnviroEd

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

This. #EnviroEd https://t.co/dEByznvWXO

ELKissner Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: In the classroom I'm a compulsive over-planner...but with #EnviroEd lessons I let things go and let kid curiosity lead

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

A renewable energy source for sure! Kids curiousity #EnviroEd https://t.co/WfJhNadSWF

ELKissner Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: In the classroom I'm a compulsive over-planner...but with #EnviroEd lessons I let things go and let kid curiosity lead

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

I enjoy reading to a class outside ... Jack London around a winter campfire, The Lorax in a forest. Opens minds for "what's next" #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

Q3: When students are introduced to real world concerns in #EnviroEd, how can student based inquiry be supportive?

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

Science Fair, Maker Space, English assignments ... Just a few ways a Ss interest in #EnviroEd can be supported in further inquiry

sgilley12 Feb 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

Q3. Stdnt-based inquiry seems lke the best way to engage kids. If they prompt the ?'s, they may be more likely to work for answrs. #EnviroEd

mrmuzzdog Feb 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3 when presented with real world problems, stnt curiosity is piqued, leads to Qs. Inquiry based learning is framework for study #enviroed

Alexis_Curious Feb 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

#enviroed joining chat late

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

The more we in the #EnviroEd PLN collaborate the more our students benefit (ie Climate Change around the Great Lakes vs by Ocean?)

sgilley12 Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

A3. Stdnt-based inquiry seems lke the best way to engage kids. If they prompt the ?'s, they may be more likely to work for answrs. #EnviroEd

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

A3. Student inquiry can drive action. Ss started a #EnviroEd club to protect local ephemeral pools after collecting data on a local pool.

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

Without a doubt. #CitizenScience - official or self driven is super tool for natural inquiry anytime #EnviroEd https://t.co/AQ9SvyVmhM

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

A3. Student inquiry can drive action. Ss started a #EnviroEd club to protect local ephemeral pools after collecting data on a local pool.

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

@sgilley12 I have Ss record such conversations in a journal titled #SeeingScience so they can document #Science in the everyday #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

Q4: What are your favorite resources for (online or other) for building upon student inquiry out of doors? #EnviroEd

ELKissner Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

A3: An exploration center with room for writing, resources, and #EnviroEd tools can guide student inquiry https://t.co/dt6PqqJcpc

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

This! #EnviroEd https://t.co/Omoyk1sQxj

sgilley12 Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

A3. Stdnt-based inquiry seems lke the best way to engage kids. If they prompt the ?'s, they may be more likely to work for answrs. #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

Best field trips are the ones you can revisit. Perhaps not always by bus but by building relationships. Extend the Experience #EnviroEd

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4: Parents and community members who go outside with us and share their expertise. #EnviroEd

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

Hi Everyone - late to #EnviroEd - Steve tweeting here from Sydney @RangerRidley

ELKissner Feb 24 @ 9:39 PM EST

Good night #EnviroEd! It was great connecting and talking about inquiry...looking forward to checking out the resources for Q4!

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:40 PM EST

A super resource for Natural Inquiry is @NaturlCuriosity https://t.co/NMx668YkDG #EnviroEd

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:40 PM EST

A4: We have been using many #citizenscience websites to make student enquiry meaningful and authentic. eg https://t.co/G4LVyRS8gV #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:40 PM EST

@BrewongleEEC Hey Steve! Glad you could make it! #EnviroEd

Btfantastics Feb 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

Books, technology and PLN, all contribute to deeper learning outdoors. #enviroed

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

@RangerRidley Sorry for my lateness...got caught up. BTW it is 42 deg C here today. Sweltering! #EnviroEd

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4. Online simulations 2 generate Ss ?s 4 later outdoor inquiry, Climate Change @ConcordDotOrg & Stream Ecology @SASeducator #EnviroEd

Alexis_Curious Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q2 tie in with other topics. Lecture today tied back to cyber security by way of NSA data center and H20 / power usage.#EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

Amongst the most powerful resources for student inquiry in #EnviroEd is a journal. Audio, written, BYOD, photographic, etc.

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q5: How can we foster open ended investigation in, or beyond the classroom for student initiated #EnviroEd inquiry?

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

@RangerRidley I agree! I loved when I had Ss multiple years so I could give back their journals for them to reflect on & add to. #EnviroEd

Rylone3 Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

Need to stop building S’s to comply and teach them to think for themselves, @Self_Reg #scdsb #CYOTA #reggioplc #leadershipshine #enviroed

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5: Using project-based learning puts student questions front and center. #EnviroEd @BIEpbl

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5: We need to train classroom teachers to integrate #EnviroEd into their teaching and use outdoor classrooms on a regular basis

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST

From a solitary sit to a Triad Tree? Fostering Natural Inquiry often sparked by reflection time & fueled by speaking to others. #EnviroEd

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

A5. Help Ss learn to take risks & understand there are multiple answers/solutions so we must keep thinking and asking ?s. #EnviroEd

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

@doctormorrison @BIEpbl #EnviroEd. Yes I agree - this is the best way to gain student ownership + make learning cross faculty and meaningful

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

Exactly Steve! Increase their comfort out of doors to allow them to increase Ss comfort #EnviroEd https://t.co/OO3wrztl8L

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5: We need to train classroom teachers to integrate #EnviroEd into their teaching and use outdoor classrooms on a regular basis

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5: Here is an example of #PBL and student questions driving a unit on energy. https://t.co/ig0lBKIWtc #EnviroEd

Btfantastics Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Have to skip out, thank you for the always informative chats @RangerRidley #EnviroEd

brad_crossman Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Hi Guys, another late entry...Brad from @GibberagongEEC Sydney Aus. #EnviroEd

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

@RangerRidley Yes! Natural enquiry always comes from time in nature and connecting via simply being. #EnviroEd

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:50 PM EST

YES! This is what I am beginning to do @Elon_Ed. #EnviroEd #ElonEd https://t.co/myMtwkN94x

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5: We need to train classroom teachers to integrate #EnviroEd into their teaching and use outdoor classrooms on a regular basis

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:50 PM EST

If education is a path we travel, student based inquiry makes them trailblazers #EnviroEd

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:51 PM EST

@DannyBavis I like how the reflections will get Ss thinking. #EnviroEd

sgilley12 Feb 24 @ 9:51 PM EST

Seems as though @doctormorrison has the same idea with our journaling assignments! #EnviroEd https://t.co/5cyDnmBQam

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

Amongst the most powerful resources for student inquiry in #EnviroEd is a journal. Audio, written, BYOD, photographic, etc.

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:52 PM EST

Last #EnviroEd q of the eve ... https://t.co/XUjhOHWprz

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q6: What in your own mind is the biggest stumbling block this school year to your ability to support Natural inquiry?

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:53 PM EST

#EnviroEd have just published my first iBook! It is a #PBL student enquiry into urban water management, https://t.co/r87wOefXWd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:54 PM EST

Well @sgilley12 @DrMorrison seems a wise man,after all #EnviroEd

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6: Overplanning. #EnviroEd

sgilley12 Feb 24 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6. As a student, the roadblocks are my own. They come from too many assignments that require a computer and electricity #EnviroEd

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6: #EnviroEd. Time. Our school curriculums are busy busy and teachers are swamped in Aussie schools.

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

This is something I see you folk in #EnviroEd down under do well! https://t.co/W8WB0AYprV

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:53 PM EST

#EnviroEd have just published my first iBook! It is a #PBL student enquiry into urban water management, https://t.co/r87wOefXWd

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6: Knowing when to let students lead and when to guide them more explicitly. #EnviroEd

doctormorrison Feb 24 @ 9:56 PM EST

#whoops #guilty #EnviroEd https://t.co/QgfOxTpkZ5

sgilley12 Feb 24 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6. As a student, the roadblocks are my own. They come from too many assignments that require a computer and electricity #EnviroEd

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:56 PM EST

Yes! Trailblazers, question seekers, and nature lovers. #EnviroEd https://t.co/yEdR5d4w8W

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:50 PM EST

If education is a path we travel, student based inquiry makes them trailblazers #EnviroEd

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:56 PM EST

@RangerRidley Yes - @FieldofMarsEEC is a trailblazer in iBook production. Only issue I have is that it is not cross platform. #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:57 PM EST

A big stumbling block is said to be time for meaningful #EnviroEd. Yet it's less time & more knowing how to use what you have effectively

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 9:57 PM EST

A6. I agree w @BrewongleEEC. Finding time seems to be the biggest hurdle my Ss face. #EnviroEd

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 9:59 PM EST

@RangerRidley did any other Aussies join in earlier? I put the word out to many colleagues. #EnviroEd

sdanos Feb 24 @ 10:00 PM EST

Collect resources from #EnviroEd at https://t.co/n9BEVniebw https://t.co/XIMYbGX8sT @RangerRidley @PaulKelba @robinhosemann

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 10:00 PM EST

I'm not saying 12 minutes outside for 5 days in a week is the same as an hour outdoors each week but both are valuable #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Feb 24 @ 10:01 PM EST

Great #EnviroEd chat everyone! Like a good inquiry ... Let's keep the convo going this week!

KinderFynes Feb 24 @ 10:01 PM EST

Good Q! #EnviroEd this year seems deeply rooted in social curric; all inquiries/projects carry less weight than self-reg development needs

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 10:05 PM EST

@sdanos Thanks for sharing!!! This is an amazing tool. @MichellRyebread @edcampGSU @SKBrownGA #TeacherResources #EnviroEd

BrewongleEEC Feb 24 @ 10:06 PM EST

@brad_crossman @GibberagongEEC We just got the end of the chat mate - the time is a problem for us as always! #EnviroEd

LHuffling Feb 24 @ 10:06 PM EST

I just used this to collect #TeacherResources from the #EnviroEd chat tonight. Thanks @participatelrn https://t.co/DYPKmbiAQk

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