Web tools to support inquiry-based learning

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


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

http://www.alexa.com/topsites


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


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


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/


https://bubbl.us/


http://wallwisher.com/wall/knowledgecreation

http://wallwisher.com/wall/knowledgecreation


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/

http://www.slimekids.com/search-engines/


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

http://www.instagrok.com/


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


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

http://www.spiderscribe.net/


http://www.scoop.it/t/gr4-endangered-species

http://www.scoop.it/t/gr4-endangered-species


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/

http://edu.glogster.com/


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/


Infogr.am

http://www.infogr.am/With Without

NSW 2164 568

VIC 1684 458

QLD 1347 355

SA 497 160

WA 714 163

TA 146 62

NT 51 14

http://www.infogr.am/


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/

http://voicethread.com/

http://voicethread.com/about/library/


http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/History/Curriculum/F-10

http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/History/Curriculum/F-10


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