Magic of Inquiry

Want to transform a quiet classroom into a hub of high-level communication and collaboration? This hands-on session pulls back the curtain on inquiry-based learning, starting with a magic trick designed to spark immediate curiosity and Notice and Wonder discussions. You will move from passive observer to active investigator, working in small groups to decode the phenomenon through a cycle of observation, hypothesis testing and solution sharing. Next, you will use your own device to document your process, evidence and final solution, experiencing firsthand how digital documentation with photos, video or collaborative platforms makes student thinking visible and shareable. The session wraps up with a discussion of how these strategies scale from PreK through 12th grade to foster the 4Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity across all content areas. Leave ready to analyze how inquiry-based activities affect student engagement and peer-to-peer discourse, and ready to bring the magic of inquiry to your own students.