Rethink Learning

January 22nd, 2013

Rethink Learning

Information SessionAGENDA Introductions What is inquiry learning? Who is the Inquiry Hub for?CONNECT Technology, Blogs, Mentorship Mr. Sarte – Portfolios Hanna – A ‘Typical’ Day Owen – An Inquiry ProjectCREATE Authenticity & Purpose Shauna – Our GardenLEARN Competencies Mr. Soiseth – Self-Regulation ‘Requisite’ CoursesQUESTIONSTOUR

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Introductions

Vice Principal and Lead Administrator: David TrussDistrict Principal: Sarah Husband

Inquiry Hub Teachers: Mr. Soiseth & Mr. SarteInquiry Hub Students: Hannah, Owen, Shauna,

Sophia and Wilson.

District Manager of Information Services: Stephen Whiffin

What is inquiry learning?

Inquiry learning is ‘active’ learning…

Student driven

Students are provided an opportunity explore and question on their own

(and also with the facilitation of a teacher).

Creating good questions and coming up with thoughtful,

rich and compelling answers.

Inquiry learning is ‘active’ learning…

Student driven

Students are provided an opportunity explore and question on their own

(and also with the facilitation of a teacher).

Creating good questions and coming up with thoughtful,

rich and compelling answers.

Inquiry learning is ‘active’ learning…

Student driven

Students are provided an opportunity explore and question on their own

(and also with the facilitation of a teacher).

Creating good questions and coming up with thoughtful,

rich and compelling answers.

Vision

(7 Aspects)

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Who is the Inquiry Hub for?

Passionate Learners who:

Want to apply learning in a practical way Are interested in learning with technology Find structured classes do not meet their

learning needs Are interested in learning through social

networks Desire to work on projects that make a

difference

Who is the Inquiry Hub for?

Passionate Learners who:

Want to apply learning in a practical way Are interested in learning with technology Find structured classes do not meet their

learning needs Are interested in learning through social

networks Desire to work on projects that make a

difference

So what does it look like?

Every student chooses a theme area:• Community and Global Issues• Environmental Sustainability• Media art, design and technology

Exploring problems and projects of interest

Working with teacher mentors to connect learning to curriculum

So what does it look like?

Topical workshops instead of daily classes

Use of extensive online learning resources

Flexible assessment which allows for a variety of ways to represent learning

Small school, learning commons environment

So what does it look like?

Inquiry Hub – in action…Connect People

Create Solutions to problems

Learn Competencies for the 21st century

Rethink learning: Part 1

CONNECT

Technology – Bring Your Own Laptops

Blogs

Mentorship

TeacherMentors

ParentMentors

PeerMentors

CommunityMentors

Portfolios

Mr. Sarte

A ‘typical’ day

Hannah

Learning spaces

Topical workshops

Learning spaces

Learning Commons

Learning spaces

Learning Lab

Learning online

Online courses- Setting goals

- Self motivation- Working with others- Share work in our

portfolio- Conferencing with

teachers

Afternoon Inquiry TimeStudents choose their own topics

An Inquiry

Owen

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How does music affect people’s abilityto drive in a racing game?

http://owenw.inquiryhub.org/musics-effect-on-driving/

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Rethink learning: Part 2

CREATE

Creation of Inquiry tackling real-world questions, issues and controversies

developing questioning, research and communication skills

solving problems or creating solutions

collaborating within and beyond the classroom

developing deep understanding of content knowledge

participating in the public creation and improvement

of ideas and knowledge

Creation of Inquiry tackling real-world questions, issues and controversies

developing questioning, research and communication skills

solving problems or creating solutions

collaborating within and beyond the classroom

developing deep understanding of content knowledge

participating in the public creation and improvement

of ideas and knowledge

Real Products"It is no longer enough to dopowerful work if no one sees it.“

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Shaunahttp://www.tricitynews.com/community/187374351.html

Inquiry

$5,000 Grant

New inquiries emerge!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt5IhdWdjC4

Rethink learning: Part 3

LEARN

Developing CompetenciesMoving beyond outcomes to core competencies

Seven C’s of 21st Century Learning• critical thinking• creativity and innovation• collaboration• cross-cultural understanding• communication• computing technology• career learningSource: 21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times (Trilling and Fadel, 2009)

Self-Regulation

Mr. Soiseth

‘Requisite’ Courses

Foundations of Inquiry

Applications of Digital Literacy

- Building the skills to be successful(Not just expecting students to have them)

Questions?

Tour Guides

Owen SophiaShauna

Hannah Wilson

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Info. Session & Brochure

Inquiry Hub on Facebook

Inquiry Hub on Twitter

Coquitlam Open Learning

SD43 Coquitlam