ChatGPT in Education | Jessica Vance | ChatGPT & Assessment

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (2:17), Tom discusses the pros & cons of ChatGPT in K-12 education. Then (8:23) Tom is joined by author Jessica Vance to discuss her book, “Leading with a Lens of Inquiry.” Finally, in Assessment Corner (43:16), Tom highlights ten ways ChatGPT can be used for classroom assessment.   Jessica on Twitter Jessica on Instagram www.leadingwithinquiry.com   … Read More

Reclaiming Inquiry-Based Learning through Co-Design (w Trevor MacKenzie)

Natalie Vardabasso#EduCrush Podcast

Inquiry-based learning is often misunderstood as leaving students to “discover” the curriculum on their own. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Trevor MacKenzie is a high school teacher, author, and speaker who is internationally recognized as a thought leader in inquiry-based education. On the episode, we talk about what inquiry is, and isn’t, to better understand how to partner … Read More

Play and Science Can Fuel a Love of Learning

BreAnn FennellBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better

TL;DR: When planning your schedule, be intentional to include science so students can learn to ask questions to spark thinking, be wrong, and make mistakes. You can find time to teach the standards AND incorporate science. Try new ideas and explore with students. Have a space in your classroom, such as a wonder wall, to place student questions. Model questioning … Read More

Ep. 21: Defending EduSpeak | Trevor MacKenzie | Self-Reflection

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (2:05) Tom takes aim at those who (wrongly) use the terms like “EduSpeak” or “Buzzword” to refer to important, research-validated processes. Then, Tom is joined by Trevor MacKenzie (10:02) to discuss inquiry-based learning and how to bring more student agency to the classroom. Finally, in Assessment Corner (1:10:03), Tom explores the 4 directions and the 2 … Read More

EP56: Why Should I Start with Inquiry?

The Staff Room PodcastStaff Room Podcast

In Episode 56 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Inquiry based learning – more specifically, how we can start our units and learning experiences with inquiry exercises. Chey and Pav provide lots of great anecdotes and ideas on how they have used inquiry based learning in their classrooms. After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment with Pirate Teacher, … Read More