Wow-my final post for IBL! After completing this course, I understand MUCH more about what Inquiry-based learning means, and how it can be incorporated into my classroom. I also liked the clarifying of the meanings of formative and summative assessments-especially in the last reading (reference below). I'm excited to put some part of this content into every lesson plan I make from now until the end of the year. This has been a very valuable course for me.
Formative and Summative Assessments National Middle School Association:
Formative and Summative Assessments in the Classroom
http://www.nmsa.org/Publications/WebExclusive/Assessment/tabid/1120/Default.aspx
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Life got in the way this week, reminding me that questions arise in all aspects of life, and some are never really answered. I am starting to understand IBL more, but did not get the chance to concentrate on the readings for the week. I will be re-reading them before next week's assignment!
One assignment I did like was identifying the web 2.0 tools for each of the 5e themes. I am going to challenge myself to come up with more for each theme. I also created a template which will make it easier to write lesson plans based on the 5e premise.
Engage - Glogster, Pollsanywhere, Googledocs (or any real-time collaborative docs)
I believe anything that can grab a student's attention is a great tool. Collaborative tools such as Etherpad and Wallwisher are great for students to use for listing characteristics as well as recording questions to anwer throughout the process.
Explore - Discovery Education, Glogster, National Geographic, The Futures Channel, Schooltube
So many websites! I think this depends on what the theme is for the project. The Futures Channel is great because it has real-life math and science applications for the students to explore. Discovery Education has everything a student could wish for as a treasure trove of resources. Glogster has many samples created by students and teachers. National Geographic has many resources to address all content areas.
Explain - Glogster, Google Docs, spreadsheet, wikis and blogs
Explaining their thoughts through collaboraitve tools and presentation tools is an excellent way for students to collect their thoughts and data, and answer any questions they have formed in the process.
Elaborate - Glogster, wikis and blogs, Prezi
Students can continue to question, as well as solicit others' opinions, through wikis and blogs. Prezi and Glogster can help students start to compile their information and draw conclusions based on their data.
Evaluate - Glogster, Prezi, Voicethread
Final conclusions can be presented through a variety of tools, including interactive presentations (Glogster, Prezi) and podcast and recording tools such as Voicethread.
One assignment I did like was identifying the web 2.0 tools for each of the 5e themes. I am going to challenge myself to come up with more for each theme. I also created a template which will make it easier to write lesson plans based on the 5e premise.
Engage - Glogster, Pollsanywhere, Googledocs (or any real-time collaborative docs)
I believe anything that can grab a student's attention is a great tool. Collaborative tools such as Etherpad and Wallwisher are great for students to use for listing characteristics as well as recording questions to anwer throughout the process.
Explore - Discovery Education, Glogster, National Geographic, The Futures Channel, Schooltube
So many websites! I think this depends on what the theme is for the project. The Futures Channel is great because it has real-life math and science applications for the students to explore. Discovery Education has everything a student could wish for as a treasure trove of resources. Glogster has many samples created by students and teachers. National Geographic has many resources to address all content areas.
Explain - Glogster, Google Docs, spreadsheet, wikis and blogs
Explaining their thoughts through collaboraitve tools and presentation tools is an excellent way for students to collect their thoughts and data, and answer any questions they have formed in the process.
Elaborate - Glogster, wikis and blogs, Prezi
Students can continue to question, as well as solicit others' opinions, through wikis and blogs. Prezi and Glogster can help students start to compile their information and draw conclusions based on their data.
Evaluate - Glogster, Prezi, Voicethread
Final conclusions can be presented through a variety of tools, including interactive presentations (Glogster, Prezi) and podcast and recording tools such as Voicethread.
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