Inquiry Learning in Room 3

Yesterday our ICT lead teachers asked us to write a paragraph on how we felt about Inquiry. Hmm. One had to think about where we have come with questioning, answering and inquiring. The SOLO workshop was very intense yet food for thought where I constantly have to revisit the diagram of the different levels and stages of questioning. Then there is the ICT involvement which I am still trying to integrate with the whole inquiry process especially when students seem to think of a question, google the key words and then their questions are answered. The purchase of expensive digital equipment is successful for all involved if it is used effectively and students receive quality feedback for their experiences. I support the Quest article that ICT is not an educational solution or a magic fix. The real magic comes from teachers who have high expectations, create relevant and challenging learning experiences, support and scaffoldm pupils to success, and provide quality feedback for their pupils (ref Quest Article about the author). But I shall persevere with the Inquiry Rubric that was received last week and whatever more printout or workshop that is needed to improve on to better Inquiry Learning through ICT at Ohau School.