How do you visualize inquiry and learning?
I am trying to hash out a couple of ideas in my head right now, so bear with me. The book I am reading has me in a contemplative mood. My question is; how do you visualize inquiry? When you th...See...
View ArticleWhere we are in place and time | | Precious Moments
Our Kindergarten children have been engaging in an inquiry into where we are in place and time with a particular focus on personal histories and journeys. Before the unit started the adults discussed...
View ArticleTech Transformation: Teaching Attitudes and Social Skills in the PYP
The PYP has five essential elements, two of which are attitudes and skills (the other three are knowledge, concepts and action).See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Through Inquiry
View ArticleWhat does it mean to be educated?
‘What does it mean to be educated?’ is the theme of the 2012 IB Asia Pacific Conference. Since the organisers were seeking students’ perspectives, I asked some 12 year-olds what t...See it on Scoop.it,...
View ArticleLearning by Accident – Teaching Paradox
Sometimes things happen completely by accident in class. A thought drifts into the collective through something that flashes by the window, or a voice in the hall. A plan to do one thing turns into a...
View ArticleEducation and Technology: Some Thoughts on Assessment: "Is this going to...
We have all had our undecided moments in the classroom. Mine have often been around a common student question, "Mr. Frehlich, does this assignment count for marks?" When I hear this I pause, and...
View ArticleEdu MashUp: What Makes a 21st Century Leader?
I asked and you delivered! About a week ago I worked on a project with my Headmistress to help her create a presentation for an upcoming IB conference. She was asked to speak to the Heads Council on...
View ArticleRoseville community School
Roseville Community School in Roseville California Learning through play, interaction, problem solving, exploration and discovery.See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Through Inquiry
View ArticleInvent Yourself As A Writer
A few days ago, I posted about reading. Today, writing. I was reminded of wanting to post about writing when I saw this, three minutes ago: I read this post by a teacher named Jenn, who shared...
View ArticleWhat really matters?
What do you think is unfair? We take some time to think individually and write each idea on a separate sticky note. One teacher finds it difficult to get started. Another finds it cathartic...
View ArticleInquiry Teapots
This is an absolutely wonderful project that is screaming out for international collaboration. Think of it like a chain letter, but math related. @Namastececi send out a call on Twitter to see...
View ArticleWhat is Genius Hour?
I have a lot of people ask me (well, usually tweet me) this very question. And I realized that I talk about it, blog about it, and tweet about it all the time, but I have not actually put out a...See...
View ArticleFrom teaching to learning…
We’re working on shifting the focus from teaching to learning at my school. We try to ensure decisions are based on our learning principles, be they about teaching, classrooms, programs or pe...See it...
View ArticleAuthentic Inquiry Maths
Authentic Inquiry Maths - how it plays out in the primary/elementary school context...See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Through Inquiry
View ArticleIntegrating the 16 Habits of Mind
In outcomes-based learning environments, we generally see three elements in play: 1) learning objectives or targets are created from given standards; 2) instruction of some kind is given; and then...
View Article5 videos on connected learning from the Digital Media and Learning Research...
Here are four very powerful videos from the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub that are guaranteed to make you think hard about learning,...See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Through Inquiry
View ArticleListen to the Walls – Teaching Paradox
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View Articleopen learning spaces: Towards the Second Build: Consulting our youngest learners
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View Article6 Great Videos on Teaching Critical Thinking
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