Educators
Here is where students start to define their topic and it is your role to help them explore the topic which are often very large and then help them to refine the topic into one which is bounded and researchable. The exploring uses mind maps to look at the entire topic and consider all the related areas then students create a statement using the voki.
Defining the topicAt the start of an investigation it is important to be clear about the topic, issue or problem.
Here are some questions to ask yourself before you start.
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Identifying prior knowledgeBefore you begin your inquiry you need to identify your prior knowledge about the topic or problem. This task will identify the "gaps" in your understanding.
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Identifying information needsUse the mind mapping tools to start expanding your ideas. You need to examine the tools we have provided and then pick one tool and start to populate it with your ideas and what you already know. Use the pages attached through the buttons below to complete Task 3.
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Creating your Voki
Once you have decided what you are going to investigate, you are going to use a Voki to explain your topic or problem.
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Tasks1) Use 1 mind mapping tool to create a mind map (sometimes called a concept map) which links your current knowledge related to your inquiry. 2) Create a Voki about the topic you have chosen. In 75 words explain what problem you have chosen. The Voki should identify the problem and why you have chosen it (this will then form the beginning of your rationale). 3) Now is the time to present your work so far to your support group and get critical feedback. After you have received feedback from your support group (and acted on it if required), Show your Voki and Concept map to your teacher and complete your checklist .
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