Some interesting statistical websites are referenced and used as starting points
for student exploration and discussion.
Teachers can incorporate way - in books at the beginning of an instructional unit lesson to generate student interest and «promote
student exploration of topics across the curriculum» (Bintz, 2011, p. 35).
Science Buddies is proud to be working in partnership with Google to develop projects and activities to support
student exploration using the app.
We will also introduce a new set of video and computer game design resources, developed with support from the AMD Foundation, for classroom instruction and
student exploration at home.
Participants will consider how to reimagine classroom practices (old and new) to shift from teacher - driven faux inquiry and create spaces that inspire
student exploration in service of learning.
Teachers assign homework for a variety of reasons: to help students review what has been learned; to help them prepare for the next class session; to
extend student exploration of topics more fully than class time permits; or to help students gain skill in self - directed learning and using resources such as libraries and reference materials.
Inspired Teaching's David Yarmchuk describes a visit to an Inspired science classroom
where student exploration, experimentation, and discovery were central to the learning process.
Student Exploration Companion — This companion is a consumable student work text containing the Engage and Explore pages from each section of the Algebraic Reasoning textbook.
Others have explored how technology tools can be used to encourage democratic education (Hostetler, 2012), critical thinking and problem solving (Fitchett & Good, 2012; Ray, Faure, & Kelle, 2013) and
support student exploration, inquiry and publishing (Gentry, 2008; Kulla - Abbott & Polman, 2008; Journell, 2009; Schneidermann, 2008).
For Grant and McTighe, it's not a balance between teacher - direction and
student exploration.
All of these devices have similar features, but the unifying thread found in each device is
student exploration.
Due to copyright restrictions,
the Student Exploration Companion is only available to schools or districts that have purchased the Algebraic Reasoning textbook.
Learn about our Student Activity Sheets for
student exploration, study, and practice — available online at no additional cost and in printed and bound editions for purchase.
At DreamBox, we're building innovative lessons, tools, and games that redefine how technology can support
student exploration, reasoning, and success.
When designing a unit, what might lead you to choose one area of focus (knowledge, issues, or
student exploration) over the others?
Effective inquiry relies on the effective implementation of instructional practices weighted heavily in favor of
student exploration.
Both teachers and students can concurrently interact with and contribute to the same digital content - ideal for team activities, learning simulations,
student exploration, etc..