Skip to main content
inquirED

Help Center

All Topics

All Activities

322 results returned

  • Understanding the Module Objectives

    Learn how Module Objectives define the focus of each unit, support intentional lesson planning, and help you align instruction to meaningful student learning goals.

    • Idea Clustering

      Idea Clustering allows students to see the connections their ideas have with others’ ideas, supporting the development of collaborative projects or topics of investigation. Use this process to help establish interest groups for collaborative work, or to synthesize many diverse...

      • 🗓 Layers of Meaning: Knowledge Building and Complex Texts

        With special guests Jilian Corr (Learning Experience Architect, inquirED) and Jane Patrick (Learning Experience Designer, inquirED). Why do students need to grapple with complex texts? How can teachers scaffold these texts to help students build background knowledge and vocabulary? Join...

        • Event
        • Duration 1h

      • 🗓️ The Power of Questions: The QFT in Elementary Social Studies

        Participants: This session is designed for any teacher interested in learning more about how to implement the QFT (Question Formulation Technique).Overview: Students are most engaged during an inquiry when they have the opportunity to generate their own investigation questions. Join...

        • Event

      • Popcorn Share-Out

        Popcorns challenge students to share their ideas without talking over each other, which is great practice for real-life discussion skills. Use this strategy when it’s not necessary to hear from every single student in response to a prompt or question.

        • What is an Inquiry Advocate?

          inquirED aims to build district capacity to support Inquiry Journeys - and Inquiry Advocates are central to this work. Inquiry Advocates are individuals identified by our partner schools or districts who receive additional coaching and professional development.

          • Whip Around / Once Around the Room

            This strategy gives each student a chance to quickly share their idea with the whole class. Use this protocol when responses are likely to be only a few sentences long.

            • Turn and Talk / Shoulder Partners

              Use these strategies to prompt a quick conversation between students who are already seated close together. Because there is no special seating arrangement or protocol required, it is perhaps the most flexible and informal discussion strategy.

              • Simulation

                Simulations facilitate an experience that students can reflect upon to draw conclusions about concepts or ideas. When designing a simulation, avoid those that may be triggering, including asking students to act out inappropriate dynamics or perform another person's identity or...

                • Transitioning Canvas API Districts to Canvas LTI

                  Learn how to replace an existing Canvas API integration with the Canvas LTI integration for inquirED to ensure secure access, ongoing compatibility, and a smoother experience for districts and teachers.

                  • Ashley’s Tip: Visit the Help Center

                    Welcome to the Inquiry Hub - we are glad you’re here! The Inquiry Hub has been created by the inquirED Partner Experience team to provide you with everything from quick tips and answers to rich professional learning and PLCs. Take...