Graphic Inquiry

Promoting the power of graphics in teaching, learning, and inquiry

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January Topic - Questioning

Pick ONE of the following activities to complete and share.Select a couple specific catalysts for inquiry. How will you use these to provide a context for inquiry? Explore infographics in your content area. How could they be used to stimulate discussion, jumpstart inquiry, or provide a new way to access content? Share a lesson idea or worksheet that will help scaffold student questioning. How will you promote deep questions? Add your posting as a REPLY. It's fine to attach a document or link to…See More
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Jennifer Alevy is now a member of Graphic Inquiry Dec 12, 2011
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Michelle Chenevert and Marilyn Hebert joined Graphic Inquiry Nov 10, 2011
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Annette Lamb replied to Annette Lamb's discussion 'November 2011 - Activity 1'
Exciting Ideas! We often ask students to write stories, but rarely do we focus on "what makes a story 'good'?" This is a great way for young writers to investigation the "art of writing". I like the metacognitive aspect…
Nov 10, 2011
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Marilyn Hebert replied to Annette Lamb's discussion 'November 2011 - Activity 1'
Becky and I talked about the overarching question of “How do writers write a good story” using mentor texts and then having students creating their own “good “ stories.  We talked about generating a list of…
Nov 10, 2011
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November 2011 - Activity 1

I hope you enjoyed watching the video and exploring the online materials. Now it's time to hear from you. Pick ONE of the following three activities:Think about a research project or writing assignment that you have planned or have taught in the past. Create…See More
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Annette Lamb replied to Annette Lamb's discussion 'November 2011 - Activity 1'
Great question. Actually, infographics are going to be at the center of the QUESTIONING session for our January session. They serve as a great focal point for building student questions. Enter any topic into Google and add the word INFOGRAPHIC for…
Nov 10, 2011
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Annette Lamb replied to Annette Lamb's discussion 'November 2011 - Activity 1'
During the summer during the NECC conference, I noticed while browsing online the use of Infographics.  Can you give us some information on the use of Infographics?  I have checked out some examples, however, I do not know if there is…
Nov 10, 2011
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Annette Lamb replied to Annette Lamb's discussion 'November 2011 - Activity 1'
I love the idea of comparing the impact of Pompeii with the Japanese Tsunami. Great ideas for technology. The key to a good comparison will be the key words you use to help students with comparing the events. Otherwise you'll just end up with…
Nov 10, 2011
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Annette Lamb replied to Annette Lamb's discussion 'November 2011 - Activity 1'
Latin and Social Studies Nathalie appealed to the SS teachers about a project she would like to adapt at the end of this year:Big idea - compare 79 AD eruption to Japanese tsunamiGet them to ask the WHY questions.YouTube videos of…
Nov 10, 2011
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Annette Lamb replied to Annette Lamb's discussion 'November 2011 - Activity 1'
I like the focus on "What," "Why," and "How" questions. These types of questions can really get at the deeper issues related to culture. - Annette
Nov 10, 2011
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Annette Lamb replied to Annette Lamb's discussion 'November 2011 - Activity 1'
We discussed how critical thinking skills could most effectively be developed within a cultural research project.  Getting students to explore questions like “What kind of music/food/clothes, etc. are enjoyed in the foreign culture? …
Nov 10, 2011
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Spanish & French teachersWe discussed how critical thinking skills could most effectively be developed within a cultural research project.  Getting students to explore questions like “What kind of music/food/clothes, etc. are enjoyed in the foreign culture?  Why?  How do these compare to our own or other cultures? What could explain the differences and similarities? How can we share what we have learned with others?”See More
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beth lemoine and Nancy Callaway joined Graphic Inquiry Nov 9, 2011
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Welcome Episcopal Middle School Teachers!

The first round of professional development materials are now available at Digital Detectives: Fluid Environments for Inquiry. On November 9th we'll be exploring the topic of Inquiry in Teaching and Learning.…See More
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November 2011 - Activity 1

I hope you enjoyed watching the video and exploring the online materials. Now it's time to hear from you. Pick ONE of the following three activities:Think about a research project or writing assignment that you have planned or have taught in the past. Create…See More
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January Topic - Questioning

Pick ONE of the following activities to complete and share.Select a couple specific catalysts for inquiry. How will you use these to provide a context for inquiry? Explore infographics in your content area. How could they be used to stimulate discussion, jumpstart inquiry, or provide a new way to access content? Share a lesson idea or worksheet that will help scaffold student questioning. How will you promote deep questions? Add your posting as a REPLY. It's fine to attach a document or link to…Continue

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Welcome Episcopal Middle School Teachers!

The first round of professional development materials are now available at Digital Detectives: Fluid Environments for Inquiry. On November 9th we'll be exploring the topic of Inquiry in Teaching and Learning.…

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Looking for resources related to graphic inquiry? Go to http://eduscapes.com/sessions/graphic.

Posted by Annette Lamb on June 16, 2010 at 11:50am

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Over the next year we'll be sharing ideas and resources related to using graphics in teaching and learning. Although designed for educators participating in professional development activities related to graphic inquiry, anyone is free to join and share their ideas.

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