Primary Goals:

1. Increase academic proficiency in English & Mathematics through inquiry-based learning. (SPSA Goal 1, WASC Chapter 5)

2. Enhance teacher capacity to facilitate inquiry-based instruction in a virtual learning environment. (WASC VC Recommendation)

3. Create an equitable, engaging educational experience for all students using collaborative digital tools. (SPSA Goal 2)

4. Strengthen school-home connections through bilingual family liaisons and culturally responsive engagement. (WASC VC Recommendation, SPSA Goal 2)

Why do some

stories resonate with teachers across generations?

How do historical events influence literature?

What is the most effective way to compare two sets of data?

How do geometric patterns appear in nature and architecture?

Why does.....?

How can we prove....?

What is the relationship between....?

How does ______ affect _________?

How can curiosity drive deeper learning?

Provide feedback, suggestions, and refinements through comments.

What are the best apps for student collaboration in inquiry-based learning?

How can students document their inquiry process using multimedia tools?

Goal: Teachers will explore various iPad tools and apps to facilitate IBL in a virtual setting.

Session 2: iPads as Inquiry Tools

📌 Key Topics:

• Using iPads to Spark Inquiry: Apps like Flip, Explain Everything, and Seesaw for brainstorming and questioning.

• Research & Investigation: Using Safari, Google Lens, and AR apps for exploration.

• Collaboration & Discussion: Real-time collaboration using Google Docs, Keynote, or Freeform.

🎯 Activity: Teachers use Apple Freeform to co-create a visual representation of an inquiry cycle.

Session 3: Using iPads for Student Evidence of Learning

📌 Key Topics:

• Digital Storytelling with Clips, iMovie, and Adobe Spark Video

• Interactive Journals with Book Creator and OneNote

• Collaborative Inquiry Boards with Padlet and Jamboard

• Augmented Reality (AR) for deeper exploration (e.g., Merge Cube, AR Makr)

🎯 Activity: Teachers create a mini multimedia project demonstrating their learning using an iPad app of choice.

📌 Key Topics:

• What is Inquiry-Based Learning? (Four Phases: Ask, Investigate, Create, Discuss)

• Benefits of IBL in Virtual Learning

• Student-Centered Learning vs. Traditional Teaching

• Role of the Teacher as a Facilitator

🎯 Activity: Teachers engage in a sample inquiry lesson as students. They use Jamboard or Padlet to brainstorm a real-world problem and develop investigative questions.