Inquiry-Based Learning: Designing Instruction to Promote Higher Level Thinking focuses on learning and pedagogy around inquiry using technology as a cognitive tool. Specific inferences and applications of learning through an inquiry approach are explored and illustrations are drawn from educational settings.

This third edition text explores realistic approaches and encourages reflective practice through the creation of instruction around a variety of curricular topics, to include digital citizenship, information literacy, social media, telecollaborative activities, problem-based learning, blended learning, and authentic assessments. Emphasis is placed on developing 21st century skills within a thinking curriculum.

Readers consider a scenario that continues throughout each chapter in the design and development of inquiry lessons. Chapter reflections and skill building exercises assist readers in developing competencies around the inquiry process as well as the pedagogy required in using this approach with authentic tools.

Teresa Coffman is a Professor in the College of Education at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. She teaches graduate and undergraduate students in general education courses such as curriculum, instruction, and classroom management, to include theory, methods, culturally responsive teaching, and foundations. She is an expert in the integration of technology throughout the curriculum and has written extensively about inquiry. Her research interests include inquiry-oriented teaching and learning, global and community-based education with an equity-minded focus, and innovation in education.

Chapter 1: Teaching with Inquiry: An Introduction
Chapter 2: Teaching and Student Learning Using Inquiry
Chapter 3: Integrating Computer Technologies as a Cognitive Tool
Chapter 4: Technology Integration Models
Chapter 5: Social Media and Collaboration
Chapter 6: Digital Citizenship
Chapter 7: Information Literacy
Chapter 8: Engaging in Problem-Based Learning
Chapter 9: Global Connections and Telecollaborative Learning
Chapter 10: Using Technologies for Assessment and Feedback
Chapter 11: Engaging Learners around Inquiry with Blended Learning
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