Cross District Collaboration by Kimberly Dawson https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5 en-us 2017-11-06 19:25:58 UTC 2025-10-11 14:43:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583476 Students are not used to thinking in this way. It will be interesting to see the difference when students have been doing inquiry based learning for several years. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583476 ckuhlmann5 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583610 They are naturally curious! It's fun to watch them get excited about asking content-based questions.]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583610 Success msagat1 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583624 Students are motivated to create questions and seek out the answers.]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583624 Teamwork https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583671 Working closely as a team has been very helpful to bounce ideas and begin creating inquiry based lesson plans. We have used more visuals and "wonder walls" to get students asking questions. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583671 eoros5 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583675 I had to provide mini-lessons to teach important basic vocabulary, such as government, mayor, governor... ]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583675 My students love inquiry based learning. They are enjoying trying to come up with questions and answer the questions that they come up with. https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583679 2017-11-07 20:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583679 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583685 Borrowing the structure and some of the content from C3 Teachers.]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583685 Inquiry https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583692 Students have responded really well to inquiry based learning. You can tell they are enjoying themselves purely based on the hum in the room. They love wondering about big questions or even by looking at pictures they are given!]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583692 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583730 Student engagement in learning]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583730 Question #1 mboston2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583743 It has been successful to see other completed unit plans and use those as a basis for our unit plan,]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583743 Students enjoyed government unit and civic involvement. sarvanitis https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583745 2017-11-07 20:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583745 student engagement abongiorno5 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583765 2017-11-07 20:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583765 Consulting with my team kkennedy37 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583791 When having a challenge or problem with inquiry based learning, I feel that working with my team to find a solution is best. Planning and creating these units together allows for us to discuss those potential problems that may occur. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583791 Student engagement ssalemi2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583804 2017-11-07 20:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583804 Responding to needs students demonstrate throughout to fill in the gaps, so that inquiry can continue to be purposeful clocascio https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583816 2017-11-07 20:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583816 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583878 The C3 website and working with teams from other schools. Today hearing from Aaron that we do not need to be going all in starting now was helpful. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583878 we finally managed to find a place in the building for all the science kits! abongiorno5 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583883 2017-11-07 20:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583883 Student engagement rruizmesa2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583920 2017-11-07 20:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583920 Overcoming Challenges msagat1 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583921 Working together with my team and bouncing ideas off of each other helps the planning process.

SIP Days with other schools have helped as well.]]> 2017-11-07 20:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583921 students enjoy working with a group. mcampagna12 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583947 2017-11-07 20:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583947 ckuhlmann5 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583949 Not new for most- but Wonderopolis is fun! I also love Mystery Science's "Mystery Doug"-- super short videos about interesting science inquiries.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583949 Planning with my team and collaborating today! jpacheco123 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583966 2017-11-07 20:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583966 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583978 They are confused, lack background knowledge, and not used to such unstructured learning. They still respond enthusiastically however.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583978 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583997 Worked with my team to figure out ways to best support students.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204583997 Now that we got the question part of inquiry how can we align or assessment to follow? btesla https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584014 2017-11-07 20:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584014 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584038 Working together as a team. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584038 Building inquiry based assessments with my team ssalemi2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584042 2017-11-07 20:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584042 Resources https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584125 Knowing what resources are available and who to ask (our AAC has been very helpful in this). There is a lot out there for us to use, it is just a matter of sifting through it and selecting what works best for our students.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584125 Resource searching jpacheco123 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584133 2017-11-07 20:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584133 My students love inquiry-based learning. I have many students who like to use their creativity to share information that they have learned. https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584140 2017-11-07 20:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584140 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584178 Time and resources to support our plans for instruction.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584178 Challenge mboston2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584216 The 4th grade standards are very Illinois -based, which makes finding applicable and appropriate resources a struggle.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584216 Students have taken initiative of their learning and enjoy doing so https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584237 2017-11-07 20:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584237 Existing Challenges msagat1 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584258 Determining the validity of resources.
Overwhelming amount of resources to sort through.
Takes a significant amount of time that is difficult to find.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584258 Many hours planning lessons sarvanitis https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584263 2017-11-07 20:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584263 Not have enough resources to support student inquiry. Also, time to develop units and dive deeper. ssalemi2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584264 2017-11-07 20:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584264 ckuhlmann5 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584299 It's a huge shift for teachers and the planning can feel overwhelming.... just need to stay SOLUTION ORIENTED! The time to collaborate with our teammates and other schools is so helpful!]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584299 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584302 Knowing that we are doing it right. Knowing that we are asking the right questions, directing the students the right way and guiding them to the answers appropriately. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584302 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584303 Figuring out when to step in and when to step back to support student learning.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584303 Keeping the same model for S.S. and science in terms of inquiry. jpacheco123 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584321 2017-11-07 20:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584321 The support from our AAC and my teammates. mcampagna12 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584349 2017-11-07 20:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584349 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584357 C3 Teachers, time to work with our team, images and primary source documents.]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584357 Working Together kkennedy37 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584364 With this being so new to all of us, I feel that working as a team has been super beneficial when dipping our toes in the water of inquiry. Trying things out, making a plan, reflecting when things don't work all contribute to the success of students and teachers. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584364 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584412 - Inquiry template
- Q chart
- Wonder walls ]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584412 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584419 Previewing topics and building background sets the stage for more successful inquiry.]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584419 Being able to collaborate with our team and AAC has been extremely helpful to bounce ideas back and forth. https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584426 2017-11-07 20:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584426 Love it! abongiorno5 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584457 2017-11-07 20:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584457 They like the hands on approach with Science and feel like real scientists! jpacheco123 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584503 2017-11-07 20:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584503 Mystery Science https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584534 I am super excited to get Mystery Science started in my classroom! This seems like an exciting an engaging way to get students wondering about the science around them!]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584534 Inquiry based learning can be a very fun way to engage your students in learning. btesla https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584545 2017-11-07 20:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584545 Students enthusiasm and engagement clocascio https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584565 2017-11-07 20:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584565 Still more planning sarvanitis https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584593 2017-11-07 20:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584593 C3 eoros5 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584594 Great to have a "template" for the inquiry based learning lessons that we will begin to plan. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584594 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584614 I am still working on this. Finding out today that we do not need to worry if we fall flat on our faces was a big help!]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584614 The C3 website ssalemi2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584619 2017-11-07 20:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584619 Finding resources to support all the standards. mcampagna12 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584636 2017-11-07 20:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584636 Challenges https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584654 The time to create and plan thoughtful inquiry units is lacking. While we had time today which was GREAT it requires a lot of follow up time to complete. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584654 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584710 Beginning to take more ownership of what they are learning, but it's still a new strategy and they need to develop more skills to be consistently successful. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584710 Student Response mboston2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584717 Students are excited to find out the answers to questions that are posed]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584717 Helpful Resources msagat1 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584735 Other staff has been the most helpful in planning for inquiry-based instruction.]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584735 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584783 They love asking questions! They're excited to share what they wonder, and to find the answers to their questions.]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584783 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584827 Just trying it out. Attempting to do this has been a success. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584827 finding and creating appropriate resources clocascio https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584853 2017-11-07 20:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584853 Unpacking social sciences standards sarvanitis https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584870 2017-11-07 20:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584870 C3teachers.org mcampagna12 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584875 2017-11-07 20:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584875 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584894 The newness of it is a challenge for sure! As with anything new it is difficult to know if we are guiding students in the right direction with inquiry. Making sure they get to the right place in the end is scary, considering they are driving the car.]]> 2017-11-07 20:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584894 Having students do their research and successfully pull information from a resource. https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584905 2017-11-07 20:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584905 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584911 Team collaboration is at an all time high as we work to create meaningful lessons, assessments, and units.]]> 2017-11-07 20:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584911 ssalemi2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584955 They have enjoyed it, however they struggle with the background knowledge. A lot of guided and structured inquiry are involved at the beginning of this process.

]]> 2017-11-07 20:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584955 Student Response msagat1 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584964 Students are motivated to create questions and to seek out the answers for them.]]> 2017-11-07 20:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204584964 The inquiry template is super helpful and helps keep things organized. https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585043 2017-11-07 20:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585043 with enthusiasm and excitement clocascio https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585126 2017-11-07 20:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585126 They absolutely love it and have a lot of fun with it! https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585136 2017-11-07 20:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585136 Challenges kkennedy37 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585148 Finding appropriate resources directly related to Illinois (that are kid friendly!) ]]> 2017-11-07 20:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585148 Students have a difficult time formulating questions on their own without background knowledge mcampagna12 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585150 2017-11-07 20:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585150 They are learning a lot and enjoying it! sarvanitis https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585160 2017-11-07 20:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585160 Helpful Resources kkennedy37 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585242 Using the template & Q chart are extremely beneficial! ]]> 2017-11-07 20:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585242 inquiry template clocascio https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585364 2017-11-07 20:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585364 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585757 This is a work in progress... I just have to keep reminding myself that this is a new proccess and it is not meant to be perfect right away.]]> 2017-11-07 20:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585757 Having more resources rruizmesa2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585809 2017-11-07 20:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585809 Excitement kkennedy37 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585963 Students are excited about what they will learn about each day but I am still in the stage of guiding them towards the questions. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204585963 Resources https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586128 C3 was very helpful and their inquiry document was an excellent guide in creating a unit framework. The QFT strategy has also been helpful to use in the classroom. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586128 Students are fully engaged in their learning. https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586155 2017-11-07 20:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586155 Student exploration. rruizmesa2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586314 2017-11-07 20:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586314 Student response https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586615 Students really enjoy inquiry based learning! They ask very thoughtful questions and surprise me with their knowledge. They like taking ownership of their learning. ]]> 2017-11-07 20:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586615 They like it! rruizmesa2 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586648 2017-11-07 20:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586648 https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586856 Working closely with my team has been the biggest success. Knowing we are all in the same boat together and are there to support one another is pretty phenomenal.]]> 2017-11-07 20:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kdawson14/nnd0xfttvga5/wish/204586856