Inquiry through Blended Learning

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Inquiry through Blended Learning

• Patti Dyjur, B.J. Eib Norm Vaughan
• Teaching Learning Centre, University of Calgary

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Overview

• 1) Inquiry through blended learning (ITBL)
• 2) Using information communication technologies
  (ICT) to support ITBL
• 3) Examples scenarios
• 4) Resources

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Check-In

• Previous experience with
• Blended learning
• Inquiry-based learning
• Concept mapping
• What courses/programs are you currently teaching
  or do you support?

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Reflecting on Inquiry Based Learning
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Inquiry Based Learning
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Inquiry Based Learning Your Thoughts

• Concept Mapping Resources
• Cmap
• Smart Ideas
• Inspiration
• FreeMind

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Inquiry

• Is problem or question driven
• Typically has a small-group feature
• Includes critical discourse
• Is frequently multi-disciplinary
• Incorporates research methods such as information
  gathering and synthesis of ideas

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Practical Inquiry Model PhasesGarrison, D. R.,
Anderson, T., Archer, W. (2000)
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Inquiry Based Learning Activities

• What is one example of an IBL activity that you
  are currently using or would like to use within
  your teaching?

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Blended Learning

• Thoughtful integration of face-to-face and online
  learning.
• An opportunity to enhance the classroom
  experience and extend learning through the
  innovative use of Internet communication and
  information technology.
• Not an add-on redesign approaches (e.g.,
  replace lectures, add online activities)

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Using Information Communication Technologies to
Support Inquiry through Blended Learning

• Before class
• During class
• After class
• Next class

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Inquiry through Blended Learning Tip
Sheetshttp//tlc.ucalgary.ca/resources/library
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1. Before Class

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Community Web Space
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Pre-readings
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Social Book Marking
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Macromedia Breeze
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Podcasting
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Self-assessment Quizzes (knowledge probes)
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Inquiry Cycle Before Class
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2. During Class

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Quiz Survey Feedback
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Classroom Response Systems
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Digital Learning Objects/Resources
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www.nctm.org
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Displaying Assignments/Student work
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Active Learning 101 Strategies to Teach Any
Subject
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Classroom Assessment Techniques
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Inquiry Cycle During Class
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3. After Class

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Anonymous end of week survey
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Announcements
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Class email list
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Student- led Online Discussion Forums
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Team Formation Tool
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Group Project Areas
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Virtual Classrooms
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Weblog Reflective Journaling Tool
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Wikis Collaborative Writing Tool
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Peer Review Tools
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Opportunities for further exploration
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Inquiry Cycle After Class
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4. Next Class

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Anonymous survey feedback
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Archive survey feedback
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Inquiry Cycle Next Class
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Questions, Comments, Discussion
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Resources

• Garrison, D.R. Anderson, T. (2003).
  E-Learning in the 21st Century A Framework for
  Research and Practice. London RoutledgeFalmer.
• Novak, Greg (1999). Just-in-Time Teaching.
  http//webphysics.iupui.edu/jitt/what.html/
• Portland State University (2001). Classroom
  Assessment Techniques Examples.
• http//www.oaa.pdx.edu/CAE/cat.html
• Twigg, C.A. (2006). The National Centre for
  Academic Transformation. http//thencat.org
• University of Wisconsin _at_ Milwaukee (2005).
  Hybrid Course Website. http//www.uwm.edu/Dept/LTC
  /hybrid.html/