https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd Made with a creative frenzy en-us 2019-03-18 09:55:58 UTC 2019-07-10 01:26:58 UTC hello@padlet.com robin_handloser https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342310648 Thank you Ms. Yates for this artifact. This article resonated with me because it made me think about how kids, when they are very young, are indeed questionologits--they start out as problem solvers--somewhere along the way, I, as the adult perhaps gave too many answers --thus cutting off their discovery and thus greater exposure to the world. 

]]> 2019-03-18 10:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342310648 jessica_scheerhorn https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342654757 Reading this except reinforced, for me, the importance of focusing on the process of learning (of constant inquiry, asking questions, digging ever deeper) with students rather than the product.  Using the analogy of climbing Mount Everest, those who have reached the summit do not speak of planting their “flag” at the top, but instead they speak of embracing the challenge, persevering through the hard times, developing grit, learning from their mistakes, experiencing the crisp air, beholding the view, etc.  Focusing more on those beautiful questions will get us to deep learning, whereas a sole focus on the product of the learning will never be as substantial or life-changing.

]]> 2019-03-19 00:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342654757 heather_sutherland1 https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342666220 The quote that stood out the most to me was, "Questioning as a starting point to innovation." Deep Learning speaks to how we should re frame our questioning to students as, "What problems need to be solved?" instead of "How are we going to solve this problem?" When we step back and out of the way of our students' natural curiosity, we empower them to do what this article speaks to, "... the confidence and humility to ask the ambitious, unexpected questions that no one else is asking."]]> 2019-03-19 01:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342666220 michelle_simpson2 https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342676369 This makes me, yet again, think of Junior Great Books.  Once I was trained in this shared inquiry based program, I  began to better understand the importance of critical and reflective thinking.  Instead of having the traditional, basic questions and answers, my students and I all found it much more enlightening to use our imaginations, creativity and problem solving skills.  All of my second graders had the ability to ask and answer open ended questions about our stories, sometimes doing so just as well, if not better than some adults.  A child’s curiosity must be encouraged and celebrated because, like the article stated, when one takes the time to ask the right questions, then better decisions can be made in all areas of life.  This can enable individuals to become more well rounded, more open minded, and better able to develop deeper relationships with family, friends and co-workers.   Having the realization that there is no one particular way of doing things, and knowing that good questions have multiple answers, teaches our kids to respect the opinions of those who think differently, opening their eyes to endless possibilities.  Hopefully, this article can influence our educators to better spark the imaginations of our youth, challenging them to become more curious about the world, leading them to ask the right questions about the world around them and then using their ability to search for productive courses of action. ]]> 2019-03-19 02:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342676369 kim_whitley https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342854932 I enjoyed this article. I believe it helps us to expand our thinking at every age. The "shift their thinking" really makes me think about how educators do things. If our intention is to provide deeper learning for our students, we must shift student thinking, as well as, teacher and administrator thinking. Student centered focus will take on a new meaning. A secondary idea is the layering question approach that leads students initially in the learning process. Students can then develop their own questioning process over time. Empowering students for their individual learning hopefully will define new roles for teachers. Everything we learn is "rooted in questioning."]]> 2019-03-19 13:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/342854932 kgoode4 https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/343011951 "A good, pointed question can serve as a spade for digging and unearthing bits of the truth of a story."

Reading this excerpt reminded me of an article I came across on social media that challenged the sharing of a story about a young man saving up to buy his friend a wheelchair. While the story had been shared thousands of times with praise for the teen, someone questioned why the boy's medical insurance had not covered such an essential tool for his mobility, which began to expose the underlying issue of children such as him not getting the medical help they needed. 
We need to ask these kinds of questions in our community and, in some areas, we have already done this. 
Q. Why is this child struggling in my class?
A. Because they cannot focus.
Q. Why can this child not focus?
A. Because they are hungry. Because their parents are getting divorced. Because they have a learning disability that has not yet been diagnosed. 
Q. How can we address this? 

]]> 2019-03-19 18:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/343011951 shelby_rouse https://padlet.com/robin_handloser/40mny7wpa9nd/wish/343064245 To me, the idea of constantly questioning stood out. As educators we need to shift our mindset from always feeling we need to have the answers to embracing unknown answers to questions. My personality struggles with this concept as I am constantly wanting to know answers without having to do much research or work to get to those answers. As I seek to change this mindset for myself, my hope is that I can apply the excitement of constantly asking and seeking answers to questions with my kids. 

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