1. Teaching as Inquiry 2012 Cluster Share presentation Focus: Digital Reading

2. Focusing Inquiry – Goal Setting Specific learning goals identified for the target group Visual language –Asking questions of the text and visual images –Interpreting graphs and diagrams Oral Language –Collaborating to share new knowledge –Oral Language: Reporting of findings Written language –Summarising text in note form and sorting using graphic organisers. Key Competencies –Independent exploration –Self management to complete tasks. Target group Selected by class teacher. Students at Stanine 7-9 Extending independent group work and collaboration

3. Teaching Inquiry - Identifying Strategies How can I use ICT to engage and develop this group of learners? I will use Forensics - CSI as an engaging digital text to improve collaboration and introduce the idea of the student as the teacher. What strategies are most likely to help my students learn? Student lead exploration. Student lead teaching of areas of interest. Key ideas linked to a popular TV program. Vocabulary development and use of scientific language Mind map of main ideas using graphic organiser Interviews of main character - Video How will I develop the skills to do this? I will trial the ICT applications before using with students Online Graphic organiser -Spider scribe Creating questions and answers for Character interviews Video interviews Resources: http://forensics.rice.edu http://www.spiderscribe.net/

4. Learning Inquiry – Gathering Information How will I know that what I did met student needs? I will record the questions and answers with digital photos Will observe levels of engagement Feedback of information to others in group Self management – did they get finished Can they complete the online quiz What data will I collect? Video and mind maps

5. Learning Inquiry – Evaluation and Sharing What / how will I share my inquiry and reflections? Students will share within group and with class teacher. Possible inclusion in class blog What were the positive outcomes for student learning? High engagement/involvement Opportunity to collaborate with others when answering groups wonderings/questions Student reflection of own and peer success What are the next steps? Next CSI episodes