Podcasts about inquiry amplify learning

In this episode of The Balance, I chat with educator and author Trevor MacKenzie about how inquiry-based learning creates accessible entry points and personalized pathways that build student agency, curiosity, and deeper engagement. Trevor shares practical strategies, unpacks the phases of the inquiry process, and offers guidance for aligning inquiry with curriculum goals. We also explore how AI can support questioning and deepen engagement. This is a powerful conversation for anyone looking to create more student-centered classrooms. Connect with Trevor http://trevormackenzie.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-mackenzie-37103b261/ Check out Trevor's Books! Inquiry Mindset: Questions Edition: Cultivating Curiosity and Creating Question Competence Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders, and Curiosities of Our Youngest Learners Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition: Scaffolding a Partnership for Equity and Agency in Learning Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice

In this episode, Trevor and I take a look back at early days in his life, the type of learner he was and what it was he most needed from his teachers to thrive in his own unique ways.  We unpack his journey through school and pathway into education as a career. Trevor firmly believes all students can flourish given the right conditions, provided autonomy and inquiry are at the heart and core of teaching and learning. In our conversation, you will gain valuable insight into inquiry-based learning practices that have a proven impact on student performance regardless of discipline. Trevor gives us a glimpse into his first two books, A Dive Into Inquiry written in 2016 and his second book An Inquiry Mindset written in 2018. We dive deeply into his latest book Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition which is being released on May 15, 2021. The process of writing he went through putting this book together was a rewarding but difficult endeavor as it took a lot of time and energy, but was well worth the effort. Hope you find meaning and purpose in this episode and ideas/strategies that are applicable to the work you do in education. Thanks for listening. About TrevorTrevor MacKenzie is an experienced teacher, author, keynote speaker and inquiry consultant who has worked in schools throughout Australia, Asia, North America, South Africa and Europe. Trevor's passion is  supporting schools in implementing inquiry-based learning practices. He is a highly regarded speaker known for his heartfelt storytelling, kind demeanor, and student-first philosophy.  Trevor's graduate research focused on identifying and removing the barriers to implementing inquiry-based learning in the K-12  setting. He is an inquiry practitioner currently as a teacher with the Greater Victoria School District in Victoria, Canada. He has two publications: Dive into Inquiry and Inquiry Mindset, both published by Elevate Books Edu. He has vast experience supporting schools across several years in implementation strategies in public schools, international schools, and International Baccalaureate programs (PYP/MYP/DP).As a classroom teacher in Victoria, BC, Canada, Trevor uses technology to enhance his teaching as he leverages blended learning, inquiry-based learning, iPad Ed, and student blogging as a means to reflect on learning.  He strives to make learning public and meaningful and support innovation and connection amongst educators.Connect With TrevorWebsite: https://www.trevormackenzie.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/trev_mackenzieTrevor's Books:A Dive Into Inquiry: https://www.amazon.com/Dive-into-Inquiry-Amplify-Learning/dp/1945167149An Inquiry Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/Inquiry-Mindset-Nurturing-Curiosities-Youngest/dp/1945167432Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition: https://www.trevormackenzie.com/inquiry-mindset-assessment-edition

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Trevor MacKenzie. Trevor is brilliant and has much to offer us as we prepare for this new school year. His knowledge and creative ideas on how to bring inquiry into any learning environment, whether it be remote, hybrid, or traditional is just the instructional practice we need.  Trevor MacKenzie is an award-winning English teacher at Oak Bay High School in Victoria, BC, Canada, who believes that it is a magical time to be an educator.  By increasing student agency over learning, weaving in strong pedagogy, transformative tech use, and sharing learning to a public audience, Trevor's learners are ready to take on important roles in the 21st century. Trevor is the author of Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice as well as Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders and Curiosities of our Youngest Learners . Follow Trevor on Twitter at: @trev_mackenzie Visti Trevor's website at: www.trevormackenzie.com and on Facebook. Read Trevor's books: Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice as well as Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders and Curiosities of our Youngest Learners. Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. • Listen to Kelly's other podcast, The Future Focused Podcast and subscribe. • Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with over 173 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's book, Along Came a Leader for a school book study or your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram  [convertkit form=1190516] [fusebox_full_player social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]      

Authentic connection leads to creative collaboration. In this episode you will hear how four administrators are re-imagining how school could look.  With a passion for education and a desire to see students empowered by learning, these leaders are beginning the conversation about moving schools from the traditional model to a model where students are the designers of learning. What began as an authentic conversation between friends, is growing into a movement across a district. Listen in and join us as we imagine what the future of our schools could look like. The Future is Faster than You Think - By Peter H. Diamandis Abundance by Peter Diamandis The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal Dive Into Inquiry by Trevor Mackenzie

TREVOR MACKENZIE is a learner, teacher, speaker, consultant, and outdoor enthusiast. He is regarded by many as the preeminent voice on inquiry-based learning today, authoring Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice (https://amzn.to/33fGvZE) and co-authoring Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders, and Curiosities of Our Youngest Learners (https://amzn.to/2JNgjhs). In our conversation, Trevor recalls the challenges of his first years in the profession. He defines inquiry-based learning, describes how educators can take their first steps into the inquiry swimming pool, and answers the questions many educators have around assessment in an inquiry model. Trevor goes on to talk about what else is setting him on fire in education today, his next big professional goal, a productivity hack that he holds dear, and a personal passion completely outside of education. As we close, he also shouts out some of the voices and resources that shape his thinking and inspire his professional practice. You can connect with Trevor ... On Twitter @Trev_MacKenzie On Instagram @TNTMacKenzie At his website: https://www.trevormackenzie.com/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/ On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Song Track Credits Intro: Easy (by Mike Cosmo -- license purchased at https://taketones.com/) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar "Dive into Inquiry" with special guest presenter, Trevor MacKenzie. February 24, 2018 We are excited to welcome Trevor MacKenzie as our special guest presenter to help us learn all about inquiry classrooms, the different types of student inquiry and how we can incorporate these into our classroom practices. Webinar Description: Please join us for a vibrant discussion all about inquiry-based learning and how teachers can powerfully personalize learning for students in their classrooms. Trevor MacKenzie, author of the best-selling book Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice and forthcoming (and highly anticipated) follow-up Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders and Curiosities of Our Youngest Learners (co-authored with Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt) will share some tips, tricks and processes for teachers both new and well-versed to the inquiry classroom. These takeaways will be a mix of ideas and activities you can do tomorrow in your class as well as BIG ideas that will truly transform your teaching. Trevor will also share some exclusive content from Inquiry Mindset during the webinar that hasn't been released to the public yet - exciting! If you haven't heard Trevor speak you're in for a treat - he's passionate, informed, and an absolute sharer. He genuinely cares about impacting teaching and learning. You don't want to miss this webinar! Have you seen this Sketchnote? It's gone viral and will be discussed during the webinar. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rw-oJpOknRQfBfHUFiMbbf_mzMhfRkm1/view?usp=sharing Trevor MacKenzie is an award winning English teacher, Instructional Coach (focusing on inquiry and technology), and graduate student from Victoria, BC, Canada who believes that it is a magical time to be an educator. By increasing student agency over learning, weaving in strong pedagogy, transformative tech use, and sharing learning to a public audience, Trevor’s learners are ready to take on important roles in the 21st century. Trevor uses technology to enhance his teaching as he experiments with the flipped classroom, inquiry-based learning, iPad Ed, and exploring student blogging as a means to reflect on learning. He strives to make learning public and meaningful and support innovation and connection amongst educators. Trevor is the author of Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice as well as Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders and Curiosities of our Youngest Learners (co-authored with Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt) published by EdTechTeam Press. http://trevormackenzie.com/ https://twitter.com/trev_mackenzie

Author Trevor MacKenzie provides insight into inquiry-based learning for special education students in part 2 of 2. Trevor is a full-time English teacher in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and has started a revolution among educators with his book Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice. In this episode, we talk about how the inquiry approach empowers students with disabilities, challenges Trevor has experienced himself that he has had to overcome as an inquiry teacher, and how to help begin your own shift towards empowering your learners through inquiry. Come share in the conversation on Twitter by tagging both #AssistLearning and #DiveIntoInquiry. Connect with Trevor: Website - http://trevormackenzie.com/ Blog- https://trevmackenzie.wordpress.com/ Twitter - @trev_mackenzie

Author Trevor MacKenzie provides insight into inquiry-based learning for special education students in part 1 of 2. Trevor is a full-time English teacher in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and has started a revolution among educators with his book Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice. In this episode, we talk about how the inquiry approach empowers students with disabilities, challenges Trevor has experienced himself that he has had to overcome as an inquiry teacher, and how to help begin your own shift towards empowering your learners through inquiry. Come share in the conversation on Twitter by tagging both #AssistLearning and #DiveIntoInquiry. Connect with Trevor: Website - http://trevormackenzie.com/ Blog- https://trevmackenzie.wordpress.com/ Twitter - @trev_mackenzie