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Integrating Library 2.0 into the Inquiry Process

Integrating Library 2.0 into the Inquiry Process. The Red Text sections will indicate where technology naturally fits. Presented at the VEMA York River Spring Regional Conference April 18, 2008 10:30am to 11:10am By Sabrina Carnesi and Karen DiGiorgio Crittenden Middle School

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Integrating Library 2.0 into the Inquiry Process

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  1. Integrating Library 2.0 into the Inquiry Process The Red Text sections will indicate where technology naturally fits Presented at the VEMA York River Spring Regional Conference April 18, 2008 10:30am to 11:10am By Sabrina Carnesi and Karen DiGiorgio Crittenden Middle School Newport News, VA 23606

  2. What is the purpose of the Inquiry Process in research? • The Inquiry Process is an interactive cycle of research that is based on knowledge of content. • The purpose of inquiry is to encourage high levels of critical thinking using appropriate processes and resources • Conclusions are based on supporting evidence and problems are solved / decisions are made that will extend learning for a lifetime

  3. Effective Inquiry Based Learning Inspired by Mark Dixon former Project Officer Apollo Parkways Primary in Melbourne, Australia. Apollo Parkways is the most successful school in the Navigator School Program in the state of Victoria.

  4. NNPS Inquiry Process Interactive Cycle Based on Knowledge of Content Question Plan Communicate Reflect Revise Evaluate Collect Synthesize Organize

  5. Use the Web toGuide Inquiry • Before students are able to do open inquiry they must be guided on how to effectively do inquiry • Webquests are wonderful tools to guide students through the inquiry process and learn the content at the same time • Webquests can be created or you can use already developed webquests which match the content you are teaching

  6. Here are a few webquests you can use...

  7. The WebQuest Page from San Diego State University http://webquest.sdsu.edu/

  8. WebQuest Online from “Cougar Port” portaportal for Crittenden Middle School (NNPS) http://guest.portaportal.com/scarnesi

  9. and… University of Richmond Education Department • Includes Web-based projects for k12 that has been created by students at the University of Richmond. Each project is categorized by both subject and grade. http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/

  10. Web-based InquiryProjects • Once students are proficient at webquests and the basic inquiry skills, students can move onto more open inquiry • Students can do this using the web to conduct web-based inquiry projects similar to webquests but are more open-ended and may involve outside research

  11. and… WISE Web Site • Teachers can register to use the WISE site to allow their students to participate in various inquiry projects • Teachers can also create their own projects using the WISE site • Students can store their work on the projects and teachers can monitor progress Let’s explore the site…. http://wise.berkeley.edu/

  12. http://wise.berkeley.edu/

  13. Birdseye View of the NNPS Inquiry Process • Step 1 Questioning • Step 2 Planning • Step 3 Collecting and Crediting • Step 4 Organizing • Step 5 Synthesizing • Step 6 Communicating

  14. The Process Identify & focus on a topic Managing the Process Select a curricular sub-topic Preliminary Preparation

  15. The Process Questioning Managing the Process Brainstorm What do you already know about the topic? What questions do you need to answer about the topic? Use the question stems to get started: WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY Step One

  16. Mapping and Brainstorming Online Site with exploratree

  17. Tracking – helps you plan your inquiry Future Wheel – think through the consequences and impact of an event Lotus Blossom – Helps to create lots of ideas on a broad issue and turns those ideas into action http://www.exploratree.org.uk/ A free online library of interactive thinking guides:

  18. http://www.exploratree.org.uk/

  19. The Process Planning Managing the Process Create a plan 1. Revise questions and plan as necessary 2. Determine the resources you can use 3. Evaluate your sources Begin a work schedule Use email and message boards to contact teacher, librarian, and study partners with questions Step Two

  20. How to Determine Sources • Kathy Schrock’s Website has a Printable Form for Evaluating Acceptable Internet Sites • For Elementary http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/evalelem.html • For Middle http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/evalmidd.html • Which Information Source Should I Use? Below is a printable guide to help you determine which source to use http://www.ri.net/schools/East_Greenwich/KWHL.PDF • Primary and Secondary Source Usage http://www.graphic.org/resources.html

  21. An Acceptable and Easily Maintained Message Board… • Think.com

  22. The Process Collecting and Crediting Managing the Process Use CD ROM and library facilities Students collect data from previewed URLs on the Internet Students use emails for collaboration and data gathering Students maintain digital portfolios to hold information Record your sources Step Three

  23. Online Help for Collecting and Crediting Data • http://www.carmun.com/ Free Online Bibliography tool that helps students find, manage, share, and cite their research • http://notestar.4teachers.org/NoteStar is an Internet utility to assist in the preparation of research papers.Teachers and students can set up research projects with topics and sub-topics. Students may then take advantage of NoteStar's many features to collect and organize their notes and prepare their bibliography page.

  24. Online Help for Collecting and Crediting Data • http://thinktank.4teachers.org/ALTEC's ThinkTankThinkTank is designed to help students develop a Research Organizer (a list of topics and subtopics) for reports and projects. Based on the subject assigned, the students can refine it by choosing from a variety of suggestions and by using a random subtopic generator. This helps students learn how to refine a subject so that it is more manageable for Internet research. • http://www.ri.net/RIEMA/bibliog.html Bibliography Guide

  25. http://easybib.com/

  26. Examples of Student Digital Portfolios • Samples of Electronic Portfolios from the Discovery Middle School in Orlando, Florida http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/portfolios.dms.html • Student Digital Portfolio and Public Performance Project – sponsored by the Buffalo/Hanover/Montrose School System http://buffalo.k12.mn.us/learning/techportfolio.html

  27. http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/portfolios.dms.html Homepage from Discovery Middle School in Orlando, Florida Student Digital Portfolio on “Rainforests”

  28. The Process Organizing Managing the Process Revise questions and plan as necessary Organize data into a diagram Analyze Data – Identify missing or controversial data, draw conclusions Phone or email an expert to clarify, verify and / or fill in gaps Step Four

  29. Graphic Organizers • Teacher Tools: Graphic Organizer Makers http://www.teachnology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/ • Concept Generator • KWL Generator • SQ3R Generator • Venn Diagram Generator

  30. Graphic Organizers • Read/Write/Think Persuasion Map Organizer http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/persuasion_map/ • Interactive graphic organizer that helps students map out their arguments for a persuasive essay. Students begin by determining their goal or thesis. They then identify three reasons to support their argument, and three facts or examples to validate each reason. The map graphic in the upper right-hand corner allows students to move around the map, instead of having to work in a linear fashion. By clicking the printer icon, students can preview their map, return to their map for revisions, or print their completed map for future reference.

  31. http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/persuasion_map/

  32. The Process Synthesizing identifying themes forming conclusion developing insight into the problem Managing the Process Determine one of the following formats for final product: Multimedia presentation Speech Report Word process document PowerPoint presentation Web Page / Blog Evaluate your product using the product rubric Determine the shape of product Determine the content of product Step Five

  33. Completing Your Project Writing Your Paper • A Guide to Writing Your Final Paper http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/ • More Great Writing Tips http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html

  34. Completing Your Project Oral Presentation • Great Tips on Giving an Oral Presentation http://www.infoplease.com/homework/oralreport1.html • 10 Tips for Making a Presentation http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/21stcent/presenttips.html • Oral Presentation Peer Evaluation Form http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/listening/eval.htm • Guideline which includes PowerPoint on Visual Aides http://dcc2.bumc.bu.edu/prdu/Session_Guides/oral_presentation_techniques.htm

  35. Completing Your Project PowerPoint Presentation • Guidelines for creating effective PowerPoint presentations checklist: http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/powerpoint.html

  36. Acceptable Blogs for School Usage…

  37. Acceptable Blogs for School Usage • Writer’s Window – Students can read and publish writing, post continuous stories, participate in a discussion board , and share final productshttp://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/writers/home.html

  38. www.think.com

  39. http://www.wikispaces.com/

  40. http://www.21classes.com/

  41. The Process Communicating Managing the Process Communicate information to your audience Evaluate Students will use product rubric to aid in self evaluation and / or Teacher evaluates Set new goals Step Six

  42. Did I Avoid Plagiarism? http://www.indiana.edu/%7Ewts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml Printable Library Research Rubric http://www.ri.net/schools/East_Greenwich/Cole/libraryrub.html Evaluating Your Work

  43. In Summary... • Inquiry is an important part of the new standards and students must be proficient at those types of skills • Technology can help teachers guide students through the inquiry process • Students already have a high interest level in the web so we must capitalize on that interest to engage them in the content we want them to learn

  44. Questions?

  45. Thanks for Attending If you would like to contact us about further questions or instructional issues, you can contact us by: Mailing Address- Crittenden Middle School 6158 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23605 Phone- 757-591-4900 FAX- 757-838-8261 Email – sabrina.carnesi@nn.k12.va.us karen.digiorgio@nn.k12.va.us

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