Inquiry and Guided Practice strategies

Problem-based learning can be enhanced when it is done collaboratively. Learners can collaborate in exploring complex problems that require analyzing information, drawing conclusions, generating solutions and making decisions. The addition of teamwork can be more rewording and lead to more creative results. Provide guidance, but do not give the process a rigid structure. Allow room for creative freedom and evolving team dynamics.

Example: Ask learners to develop a forecasting capacity for a real or fictitious developing country that does not yet have a weather service. Ask them to consider the technological infrastructure required, the staffing and organizational management necessary, and the connections to the user communities that will need to be engaged. Provide geographical and demographical parameters for consideration when developing the plans.

Use Forum, Wiki, Glossary or use an external tool like Google Doc by providing a URL.

Use Workshop to allow group feedback on the work of individuals.