Tag: Inquiry Activity

Jul 07

Whole Class vs Individual vs Small Group #3dgamelab

By Alfonso Gonzalez in Gamification
July 7, 2013

In both my reading of ROLE Reversal and learning how to use the 3D GameLab interface to gamify my classes the concept of student autonomy and choice is very important to create a student-centered experience. Kids need multiple pathways for learning and for demonstrating their learning. That needs to be balanced by the need for …

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Feb 25

When is Structure Needed?

By Alfonso Gonzalez in Ed News
February 25, 2011

Back in November I was reflecting on whether or not inquiry can be, or should be, structured. Overall my conclusion was that yes, it can and should, at times, be structured by the teacher. Even with my 8th graders I find that if I don’t structure the activity, project, or lab they don’t take it …