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=The Power of the Quest II: Grades 3 - 5=


 * Purpose**
 * Meet with grade alike teachers and consultants to learn about inquiry and technology
 * collaboratively write an ELA inquiry unit for your grade level

//Knowledge//
 * Define inquiry learning
 * Scaffolding of skills
 * Principles of backwards design

//Understand// //Do//
 * that students need higher level thinking skills in the 21st Century which requires teachers to rethink instruction
 * that students live in a global world in which technology plays a major role
 * learning is a messy process for both teachers and students
 * Search and communicate using a variety of technology tools
 * Collaboratively write an ELA Inquiry Unit


 * Expectations**
 * Attend all PD days (approx 6)
 * Experiment with inquiry in your classroom
 * Experiment with technology in your classroom
 * Contribute to the creation of an inquiry ELA unit for your grade level
 * Teach the inquiry unit: reflect - modify - adapt
 * Professional reflection

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