Use the following objectives to check your learning as you proceed through the class:
Understand the definition of inquiry and reflect on how you are currently using inquiry in your classroom.
Learn about the different dimensions that comprise INFOhio's inquiry model.
Locate GO! Ask, Act, Achieve (GO!) and Research 4 Success (R4S) on the INFOhio website: www.infohio.org.
Navigate GO! and R4S with an understanding of the organizational structure and tools unique to each website.
Identify tools and resources located in GO! and R4S to support the inquiry process.
Reflect on learning by sharing information with others.
In this class, you will work through several lessons and learn how to incorporate INFOhio's Dimensions of Inquiry and inquiry-based web tools into classroom learning. Below is a description of each lesson and an estimate of the amount of time it may take to complete each one.
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Getting Started
Pretest: Take a quiz to find out what you know or need to know about the inquiry process. 5 minutes
Welcome to the What is Inquiry? Class: Review the class objectives and the class overview. 5 minutes
Using Open Space Groups: Join the INFOhio Resources for Research group in Open Space. In this group, discuss and reflect on the integration of this resource into the classroom with like-minded educators. 5 minutes
What is Inquiry?
Four Types of Inquiry—Which Type is Best for You? Discover the key characteristics of inquiry-based learning and reflect on which type of inquiry is best for you and your students. 10 minutes
INFOhio's Dimensions of Inquiry: Learn about INFOhio's inquiry model. 30 minutes
How to Use INFOhio Inquiry Tools
Getting to Know GO! Ask, Act, Achieve: Understand the organizational structure of GO! Ask, Act, Achieve. 10 minutes
Using GO! Ask, Act, Achieve: Learn how to use the navigational features in GO! to access and download resources. 10 minutes
Getting to Know Research 4 Success: Understand the organizational structure of Research 4 Success. 10 minutes
Using Research 4 Success: Learn how to use navigational features in R4S to access and download resources. 10 minutes
What Have You Learned So Far? Take a short quiz to check what you know. 5 minutes
Applying What You Have Learned: Complete an activity to practice implementing inquiry and resources from GO! or R4S into your classroom. 10 minutes
Integrating GO! and R4S into Classroom Inquiry
Building Better Questions with GO! and R4S: Explore the student learning tools and INFOhio resources in GO! and R4S to support students as they begin the inquiry process. 20 minutes
Supporting Students as They Locate Information: Discover trustworthy resources from INFOhio, curated from the web and collected in GO! and R4S. 20 minutes
Using GO! and R4S to Make Evaluating Information Easy: Win the battle against fake news and suspicious websites by supporting students as they evaluate information for content, credibility, and relevance. 20minutes
Applying Information and Student Creation with GO! and R4S: Find resources to support students as they organize, plan, and execute with ease. 20 minutes
Speak Up and Share Information with GO! and R4S: Teach students how to polish their projects to perfection before publishing and sharing their work. Explore opportunities for students to share work with authentic audiences safely on the web. 20 minutes
Ready to Reflect? Using GO! and R4S to Support Students as They Reflect on Their Learning: Reflection allows for students to solidify their learning. Support the reflection process with resources from GO! and R4S. 20 minutes
Checking Your Learning
Self-Assessments: Answer questions to reflect on what you learned. 10 minutes
Contact Hour Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn a certificate for four contact hours. 5 minutes
