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Running Head: JOURNAL #3

Journal #3

Thalia Rivas

EDT 3371

Wednesday 8:30-11:20 am

University of Texas at El Paso

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Inquiry based learning

Inquiry means seeking the truth. Inquiry based learning is not simply seeking the truth

but is seeking appropriate resolution to question and issues. In fact, instead of teaching the

students what we know we should focus on how we come to know. For example, Slideshare is a

good example of inquiry based learning which helps us share what we know so other people

can see it and we can also learn throughout their presentations.

Project Based Learning

Project based learning is a way students can explore real word problems and challenges

and acquire knowledge. Prezi is a good example of project based learning. You can use Prezi to

look up presentations from other people that have the same topic. Prezi is also a good site that

can help you organize the ideas of the problems that you are facing.

Digital Blooms Taxonomy

Blooms taxonomy is a process of identify fundamental questions and deliver effective

learning and deeper understanding of concepts. Teachers should develop their lessons by

applying Blooms Taxonomy by remembering, understanding, analyzing, evaluating and creating.

A good site to apply Digital Blooms Taxonomy is Powtoon, which can be an effective way of

learning by animated videos and presentations.

Performance-based assessment

Performance based assessment measures the student ability to apply the skill and

knowledge learn from a unit or units of study. A way students can demonstrate performance-

based assessment is by using Prezi which allows you to present your presentations in a more

professional way.
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Thematic Unit and WebQuest

Thematic Unit is an organization of curriculum around marco themes. In fact, thematic

unit incorporates basic discipline for example in reading, math and science. It is important

teachers use Thematic Unit because it can help students integrate word processing skills into

creative activities and it can also safely control web access for students. Web quest is inquiry-

oriented online tool for learning. In fact, when doing lesson it is essential that when using

webquest that the lesson should be in information that students can explore and evaluated from

the World Wide Web. In addition, it is important for teachers to know what thematic unit and

web quest is and apply it in their classroom.

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References

"Inquiry-based Learning: Explanation." Inquiry-based Learning: Explanation. N.p., n.d. Web. 15

Feb. 2017.

"Project-Based Learning." Edutopia. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2017.

"What Is Blooms Taxonomy? How about a List of Bloom Taxonomy Verbs?" Magical Maths.

N.p., 30 Sept. 2016. Web. 15 Feb. 2017.

Hilliard, PhD Patricia. "Performance-Based Assessment: Reviewing the Basics." Edutopia. N.p.,

07 Dec. 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2017.

"Thematic Unit." Google Docs. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2017.

"What Is a Webquest." Google Docs. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2017.