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Discover, Discuss, Demonstrate: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Keep Students Engaged

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 Please read this article co-written for and published on Edutopia. The 3 Ds learning model is designed to facilitate deeper learning and increase student motivation. By  Stephanie Rothstein ,  Lainie Rowell January 25, 2021 Allison Shelley / American Education As we get further into the second half of the school year, a focus on engagement will be key to refining our practices and increasing impact. Teachers can simplify and help students discover, discuss, and demonstrate to thrive. The 3 Ds is not a new model for learning design, and it aligns with other inquiry-based learning models designed for deeper learning. However, each D is intentional in being simple, portable, and customizable. Each D could happen synchronously or asynchronously, in person or online. Given the current constraints we’re all facing, we encourage you to add your lens to envision how the 3 Ds would look with your learners: What is your critical content? What are your design constraints (e.g...