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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry: October 2010
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry. Tuesday, October 26, 2010. I sent out (via email) the final project assignment, and I want you to spend a lot of time this week brainstorming on the what, how, why, etc. of your final video. To aid in that process, watch this video:. Http:/ www.youtube.com/watch? And check out this website on critical thinking:. Http:/ blog.iqmatrix.com/mind-map/becoming-an-outstanding-critical-thinker-mind-map. Posted by jennifer guarino. Posted by jennifer guarino.
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Southern Semester 1!: October 2010
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Saturday, October 23, 2010. Grade Inflation Article Reflection. In the article “Grade Inflation in American Education”, author Thomas R. Eddlem talks about how professors at some universities are inflating their students’ grades so that they have higher GPAs. They are doing this because jobs are becoming more and more competitive, so by raising GPAs, their students have a better chance of getting jobs. Tulane University in New Orleans, LA is one of the universities that is inflating students’ grades.
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry: The Ongoing Process of Becoming a College Student; Cultivating Habits of Mind
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry. Thursday, December 2, 2010. The Ongoing Process of Becoming a College Student; Cultivating Habits of Mind. Lack of Confidence and Independence. Panicking when faced with something new, difficult, confusing. Not Doing an Assignment if it's hard. Waiting for the teacher to tell you what to do. Completing the Minimum Requirements and Expecting an A. Thinking that the Teacher is in charge of the Learning Experience. Buckling Down to do the Hard Work. A Day i...
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry: INQ Experiments and Results
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry. Wednesday, December 8, 2010. INQ Experiments and Results. Photo © 2006 Anna. Each INQ class is an experiment: how can we aid the transition from high school? How can we prepare students for the academic challenges that await them beyond the first semester? How can we not just teach them the tools of success but let them experience success? But I do want to acknowledge those accomplishments:. I have seen students become engaged in classroom discussion, ev...
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry: Drafts of Final Video Projects are due!
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry. Monday, November 22, 2010. Drafts of Final Video Projects are due! Check out these four video drafts which have been posted already:. On studying abroad in Hungary to find out more about her roots. On her dream to become a singer in NYC. On what inspires her. Detailing her plan to become a nurse. Posted by jennifer guarino. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Little Fish In New Waters. A Whole New World. I Write Sins Not Tragedies. Life of a commuter.
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry: Wrapping Up the Semester's Work
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry. Monday, November 29, 2010. Wrapping Up the Semester's Work. Our "Blogging the University" Assignment is also coming to an end. Here is what the last few weeks look like:. This week: 1) Write a post that describes what your ideal life after college would be like (this idea was inspired by Creativity Guru Keri Smith. Who has a similar prompt here. Finals week: Post your Final Self-Assessment. Photo © 2009 Jeff Golden. Posted by jennifer guarino. This blog ...
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry: November 2010
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry. Monday, November 29, 2010. Wrapping Up the Semester's Work. Our "Blogging the University" Assignment is also coming to an end. Here is what the last few weeks look like:. This week: 1) Write a post that describes what your ideal life after college would be like (this idea was inspired by Creativity Guru Keri Smith. Who has a similar prompt here. Finals week: Post your Final Self-Assessment. Photo © 2009 Jeff Golden. Posted by jennifer guarino. Drafts of ...
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry: August 2010
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry. Monday, August 30, 2010. Schooling, instead of encouraging the asking of questions, too often discourages it." – Madeleine L'Engle. A common question coming into Inquiry 101 is "What is inquiry? Tonight, at just about midnight before the first day of class, I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for all of us. What does inquiry mean? Posted by jennifer guarino. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Little Fish In New Waters. A Whole New World.
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry: “Joy is of the will which labours, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.” -- William Butler Yeats
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Explorations in Creative and Intellectual Inquiry. Tuesday, December 14, 2010. 8220;Joy is of the will which labours, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.” - William Butler Yeats. Photo © 2007 Brandon Fick. Congratulations on a successful completion of the first semester! Take time over the break to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate. Watch the videos that are (and will be) posted - they are all unique and impressive, and I think we learn something from watching each one. Posted by jennifer guarino.
