The document summarizes an information session about the Rethink Learning Inquiry Hub, an alternative learning program. It introduces the administrators, teachers, and students. It describes inquiry learning as student-driven and focused on creating questions and thoughtful answers. The Inquiry Hub is for passionate learners interested in applying learning practically with technology. A typical day involves topical workshops, online courses, and afternoon inquiry time. Students work on self-directed projects, like one student's project on how music affects driving skills. The program focuses on creating authentic products and tackling real-world issues. It aims to develop competencies like critical thinking through experiences like Shauna's garden project that received grant funding.

1. Rethink Learning

2. Information Session
AGENDA
Introductions
What is inquiry learning?
Who is the Inquiry Hub for?
CONNECT
Technology, Blogs, Mentorship
Mr. Sarte – Portfolios
Hanna – A ‘Typical’ Day
Owen – An Inquiry Project
CREATE
Authenticity & Purpose
Rethink Learning Shauna – Our Garden
LEARN
Competencies
Mr. Soiseth – Self-Regulation
‘Requisite’ Courses
QUESTIONS
TOUR
http://inquiryhub.org January 22nd, 2013

3. Introductions
Vice Principal and Lead Administrator: David Truss
District Principal: Sarah Husband
Inquiry Hub Teachers: Mr.Soiseth & Mr. Sarte
Inquiry Hub Students: Hannah, Owen, Shauna,
Sophia and Wilson.
District Manager of Information Services: Stephen Whiffin

4. What is inquiry learning?

5. Inquiry learning is ‘active’ learning…
Student driven
Students are provided an opportunity
explore and question on their own
(and also with the facilitation of a teacher).
Creating good questions and
coming up with thoughtful,
rich and compelling answers.

6. Inquiry learning is ‘active’ learning…
Student driven
Students are provided an opportunity
explore and question on their own
(and also with the facilitation of a teacher).
Creating good questions and
coming up with thoughtful,
rich and compelling answers.

7. Inquiry learning is ‘active’ learning…
Student driven
Students are provided an opportunity
explore and question on their own
(and also with the facilitation of a teacher).
Creating good questions and
coming up with thoughtful,
rich and compelling answers.

8. Vision
(7 Aspects)
The 7 Ways images above are from iStockphoto except for: ‘Voice’ - Neon Mic by fensterbme on flickr, and ‘Play’ by David Truss

16. Who is the Inquiry Hub for?
Passionate Learners who:
 Want to apply learning in a practical way
 Are interested in learning with technology
 Find structured classes do not meet their
learning needs
 Are interested in learning through social
networks
 Desire to work on projects that make a
difference

17. Who is the Inquiry Hub for?
Passionate Learners who:
 Want to apply learning in a practical way
 Are interested in learning with technology
 Find structured classes do not meet their
learning needs
 Are interested in learning through social
networks
 Desire to work on projects that make a
difference

18. So what does it look like?

19. So what does it look like?
Every student chooses a theme area:
• Community and Global Issues
• Environmental Sustainability
• Media art, design and technology
Exploring problems and projects of interest
Working with teacher mentors to connect learning
to curriculum

20. So what does it look like?
Topical workshops instead of daily classes
Use of extensive online learning resources
Flexible assessment which allows for a variety of
ways to represent learning
Small school, learning commons environment

21. Inquiry Hub – in action…
Connect
People
Create
Solutions to problems
Learn
Competencies for the 21st century

22. Rethink learning: Part 1
CONNECT

23. Technology – Bring Your Own Laptops

24. Blogs

25. Mentorship
Community
Mentors
Parent
Mentors
Peer
Mentors
Teacher
Mentors

26. Portfolios
Mr. Sarte

27. A ‘typical’ day
Hannah

28. Learning spaces
Topical workshops

29. Learning spaces
Learning Commons

30. Learning spaces
Learning Lab

31. Learning online
Online courses
- Setting goals
- Self motivation
- Working with others
- Share work in our
portfolio
- Conferencing with
teachers

32. Afternoon Inquiry Time
Students choose their own topics

33. An Inquiry
Owen

35. How does music affect people’s ability
to drive in a racing game?

36. http://owenw.inquiryhub.org/musics-effect-on-driving/

38. Rethink learning: Part 2
CREATE

39. Creation of Inquiry
 tackling real-world questions, issues and controversies
 developing questioning, research and communication skills
 solving problems or creating solutions
 collaborating within and beyond the classroom
 developing deep understanding of content knowledge
 participating in the public creation and improvement
of ideas and knowledge

40. Creation of Inquiry
 tackling real-world questions, issues and controversies
 developing questioning, research and communication skills
 solving problems or creating solutions
 collaborating within and beyond the classroom
 developing deep understanding of content knowledge
 participating in the public creation and improvement
of ideas and knowledge

41. Real Products
"It is no longer enough to do
powerful work if no one sees it.“
Chris Lehmann
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alpha600/4248729223/
Àodìlì / 奥地利 By α

42. Real Products
Chris Lehmann d http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q08jz7xEp00
Science Leadership
Academy, Philadelp
hia
Bio-diesel engine patent

43. Real Products
SCIL,
Australia
SCIL: http://vimeo.com/28510394
Virtual Art Gallery

44. Real Products
Shauna
http://www.tricitynews.com/community/187374351.html

45. Inquiry
$5,000 Grant
New inquiries
emerge!

46. http://green.inquiryhub.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt5IhdWdjC4

47. Rethink learning: Part 3
LEARN

48. Developing Competencies
Moving beyond outcomes to core competencies
Seven C’s of 21st Century Learning
• critical thinking
• creativity and innovation
• collaboration
• cross-cultural understanding
• communication
• computing technology
• career learning
Source: 21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times (Trilling and Fadel, 2009)

49. Self-Regulation
Mr. Soiseth

50. ‘Requisite’ Courses
Foundations of Inquiry
Applications of Digital Literacy
- Building the skills to be successful
(Not just expecting students to have them)

51. Questions?

52. Tour Guides
Owen Sophia Hannah
Shauna Wilson

53. http://inquiryhub.org
Info. Session & Brochure
Inquiry Hub on Facebook
Inquiry Hub on Twitter
Coquitlam Open Learning
SD43 Coquitlam