After reading the articles, I have to admit that I have feelings of excitement and anxiousness. I agree that inquiry is the best method for learners to make meaning of the world around them and to internalize that information to later use again. Reflecting back on my elementary and middle school science science experiences, sadly, it was mostly…Read More

My ARI mini grant has helped to add to my classroom. Students are using technology on a regular basis to study science. We have been able to add a new area for computer station work. The student engagement has greatly improved.

I have found that my project is time consuming and a lot of work but the end results and reactions from students and adults is awesome.

“You Like to Write, Right?”–LMS Blogs

Engagement has increased exponentially in 801 Writing compared to all other writing classes. It is observable, consistent, and transferable from classroom to real world. Imagine a middle school student at home who chooses to devote his/her time to a blog in lieu of video gaming and over all of the…Read More

The videos and articles reinforced my thoughts of inquiry as the process we go through to make meaning of the phenomena we encounter in the world around us. Learning is so much more meaningful as we engage ourselves by asking questions, investigating solutions, creating new knowledge as we gather information, discussing our discoveries and…Read More