web tools to support inquiry-based learning
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http://eduwebinar.com.au Inquiry-based learning is an active learning process, based on identifying relevant questions to research so that the student can develop knowledge about or create solutions to issues and problems. Web tools allow students to engage in collaborative and interactive learning. All phases of inquiry learning can be adequately addressed through a wide variety of web-based tools and applications. This webinar presents a range of tools that will support inquiry-based learning in the school's curriculum program.TRANSCRIPT
Web tools to support inquiry-based learning
Karen BonannoFounder & Managing Director
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Inquiry-based learning describes approaches to learning that are based in the idea that when people are presented with a scenario or problem and assisted by a facilitator, they will identify and research issues and questions to develop their knowledge or solutions. Inquiry-based learning includes Problem-based learning, and can be used in small scale investigations and projects, as well as research.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquiry_based_learninghttp://www.ceebl.manchester.ac.uk/ebl/ [ University of Manchester]
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Trends and influences• Online learning, hybrid
learning, collaborative models
• Resources & relationships via the Internet
• BYOD / BYOT• Collaborate, communicate,
create• Challenge-based, active
learninghttp://www.nmc.org/publications/horizon-report-2011-k-12-edition
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http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/public-opinion-agrees-13-is-an-appropriate-age-to-get-a-facebook-page-infographic/question-2511937/
http://www.alexa.com/topsites
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ICT & Critical and Creative Thinking
http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/GeneralCapabilities/Overview/General-capabilities-in-the-Australian-Curriculum
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http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/schoollibraries/teachingideas/isp/index.htm
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Kuhlthau, CC et al (2012) Guided Inquiry Design: A Framework for Inquiry in Your School, Libraries Unlimited, Santa Barbara, California, p. 31.
• Catch attention• Build background
knowledge• Explore ideas• Articulate inquiry
question• Capture the information• What learned• Reflect
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Open / Immerse Defining • Stimulate curiosity• Set the tone & direction• Connect with what they
know already• Build background
knowledge• Connect to content• Discovery
Example session:
Why do we put water in bottles and buy it from the store?
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https://bubbl.us/
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http://wallwisher.com/wall/knowledgecreation
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Explore Locating• Look around• Dip in - investigate• Explore interesting ideas• Recognise what is
relevant• Starting to make sense• Investigate what’
http://www.slimekids.com/search-engines/
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Tools for Classroom Use – Inquiry Process
KB Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd
http://www.instagrok.com/• educational content on any topic
• uses semantic algorithms to analyse search results in real time
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IdentifyDefining• Pause and ponder• Identify inquiry question• Decide direction • Why do I need to find
out?• Key words / phrases• Relate the task to
learning
Questioning frameworksFor example:• 5 W’s and How• Fat and skinny• Procedural• Reflective• Evaluative
http://question-skills.wikispaces.com/Questioning+Framework
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GatherSelecting / Organising• Important information• Go broad / go deep• Record sources• Determine structure• Process and combine
information• Analyse / Synthesise
http://www.spiderscribe.net/
Student use: Graphic organisers, concept maps, mind mapping
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http://www.scoop.it/t/gr4-endangered-species
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Create / SharePresenting• Consider the audience• Identify appropriate
presentation format• Create to communicate• Tell your story• Share your learning• Inquiry product Sample Glog - Science: The Brain Parts
http://edu.glogster.com/
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Wordle“Wordle is a toy for generating “word
clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends.”
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http://www.wordle.net/
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Infogr.am
http://www.infogr.am/With Without
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VIC 1684 458
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SA 497 160
WA 714 163
TA 146 62
NT 51 14
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EvaluateAssessing• Reflect on content• Reflect on the thinking• Reflect on the process• Evaluate learning goals• Increased knowledge &
understanding• Next actions
http://voicethread.com/Check out the digital library http://voicethread.com/about/library/
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http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/History/Curriculum/F-10
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In ClosingWeb tools page
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