I n q u i r y M o d e l
~ Identify a Problem to Solve
~ Asking (Good) Questions ~ Data Collection ~ Analysis ~ Conclusion(s) |
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REFLECTING on the process
Pedagogy
Metacognition - thinking about thinking - becoming aware of one's thinking. The goal is for students to document their cognitive and affective thoughts about their learning process and to receive feedback about their progress.
Technology
1. - free online website builder with a blog option. A blog or website is a tools that students could use to reflect and presented their learning and share it with others. Weebly
2. VoiceRecognition - a voice to text option for students with writing output issues. Another way for learners to voice their reflections.
3. Kaizena - an add-on in Google Docs and Slides. Another great way for students to document their learning and for teachers to provide verbal feedback.
Metacognition - thinking about thinking - becoming aware of one's thinking. The goal is for students to document their cognitive and affective thoughts about their learning process and to receive feedback about their progress.
Technology
1. - free online website builder with a blog option. A blog or website is a tools that students could use to reflect and presented their learning and share it with others. Weebly
2. VoiceRecognition - a voice to text option for students with writing output issues. Another way for learners to voice their reflections.
3. Kaizena - an add-on in Google Docs and Slides. Another great way for students to document their learning and for teachers to provide verbal feedback.
PLANNING
Pedagogy
Students are more successful in inquiry when provided with opportunities to explore ideas and questions. To assist students in developing a plan for inquiry and to brainstorm possible questions, ideas has been found to be very useful.
Technology
1. Bubbl.us - Web 2.0 tool that creates online mind maps and diagrams.
2. MindMeister - A Google app available in Chrome. It is a collaborative online tool that allows students to edit and share their ideas with others.
Students are more successful in inquiry when provided with opportunities to explore ideas and questions. To assist students in developing a plan for inquiry and to brainstorm possible questions, ideas has been found to be very useful.
Technology
1. Bubbl.us - Web 2.0 tool that creates online mind maps and diagrams.
2. MindMeister - A Google app available in Chrome. It is a collaborative online tool that allows students to edit and share their ideas with others.
RETRIEVING
Pedagogy
Effective inquiry requires students to learn how to effectively identify and use a variety of sources - print, nonprint and electronic - to locate information. Specific skills students will need to apply include the use of effective research strategies, proper citing and referencing of information and articulate communication skills.
Technology
1. InstaGrok - a search engine designed for education
2. EasyBib - now an add-on in Google. EasyBib generates citations for all types of resources in MLA, APA and Chicago.
Effective inquiry requires students to learn how to effectively identify and use a variety of sources - print, nonprint and electronic - to locate information. Specific skills students will need to apply include the use of effective research strategies, proper citing and referencing of information and articulate communication skills.
Technology
1. InstaGrok - a search engine designed for education
2. EasyBib - now an add-on in Google. EasyBib generates citations for all types of resources in MLA, APA and Chicago.
PROCESSING
Pedagogy
Students need to learn to take the information they've gathered and organize it.
Technology
1. Graphic Organizers - a link to a variety graphic organizers.
2. Read&Write - A Chrome extension that will read any document, webpage or video
Students need to learn to take the information they've gathered and organize it.
Technology
1. Graphic Organizers - a link to a variety graphic organizers.
2. Read&Write - A Chrome extension that will read any document, webpage or video
CREATING
Pedagogy
Once the data and information has been gathered and sorted, students need to create/demonstrate their understanding.
Technology
1. Picktochart - an online tool that creates infographics.
2. Screencastify - a simple video screen capture software for Chrome. It is able to record all screen activity inside a tab, including audio. Saves in Drive. Helpful video.
Once the data and information has been gathered and sorted, students need to create/demonstrate their understanding.
Technology
1. Picktochart - an online tool that creates infographics.
2. Screencastify - a simple video screen capture software for Chrome. It is able to record all screen activity inside a tab, including audio. Saves in Drive. Helpful video.
SHARING
Pedagogy
Part of learning is the sharing of that new knowledge. Students need to learn presentation skills and how to provide feedback.
Technology
1. LucidPress - a web tool and Chrome app that creates shareable books, brochures and posters.
2. FlipSnack - converts PDF to a flash flip book. Let's students concentrate on the writing process and presenting literary works.
Part of learning is the sharing of that new knowledge. Students need to learn presentation skills and how to provide feedback.
Technology
1. LucidPress - a web tool and Chrome app that creates shareable books, brochures and posters.
2. FlipSnack - converts PDF to a flash flip book. Let's students concentrate on the writing process and presenting literary works.
EVALUATING
Pedogogy
Assessment and evaluation of the inquiry process models what students can look forward to in future assignments.
Technology
1. Socrative - online response system that allows for
2. Google Forms -
3. Kahoot! - online game response system.
Assessment and evaluation of the inquiry process models what students can look forward to in future assignments.
Technology
1. Socrative - online response system that allows for
2. Google Forms -
3. Kahoot! - online game response system.