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Using Technology to Enhance Communication and Critical-Thinking Skills in Kindergarten
Identifying various open-ended/content-creation iPad apps that enhance and develop students’ oral communication and critical-thinking skills at the kindergarten level. Students use these apps to document their learning and show their thinking.
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Guided Math Through Math Workshop
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3Resource(s) Available:The goal of the inquiry was to identify where students are in their developmental understanding of mathematics and implement various instructional strategies to assist students in moving their thinking forward through guided practice.
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“Tech”ing it to the Natural Environment
This project examines how technology can be used to enhance inquiry in the natural environment. Educators explored taking the learning beyond the four walls of the classroom and into existing outdoor spaces.
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Exploring Early Numeracy Through Inquiry
The Exploring Early Numeracy Through Inquiry project examined the development of early number concepts in K-2. We deepened our understanding of designing a mathematically rich environment to support exploration of number concepts at school and home.
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Inquiry-Based Buddies and Collaborators
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, technologyLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Older students will model their skills/ideas for younger students which empowers them and builds a caring and responsible culture of learners throughout our school. Younger students have much more one-to-one support and personal/timely feedback.
