CIGs

=Collaborative Inquiry Groups (CIGs)= Below are a list of the CIGs for Year 2 and Year 3 of the Arts Educator 2.0 project. The hyperlinked names of each CIG will take you to the pages or spaces where each CIG is documenting their collaborations and inquiry topics throughout the year.

Evidence RED // How can 21st century technologies improve student engagement and teacher practice in the arts classroom? // Casey Lara-Kristine Lisa Randi Mark Carol Caitlin Denise
 * Year 3 Inquiry **
 * ==Red CIG Work==
 * Inquiry question:**

Facilitator: Camille || ==[|Orange CIG Work]== Evidence of ORANGE work can be found on our [|wikispace] and also our [|blog].
 * Inquiry question: How can**
 * a 21st century mindset**
 * impact teaching and learning?**

Diane Jessica Lorraine Mary Lauren Amy

Facilitator: Cory || ** [|Yellow CIG Work] ** Evidence YELLOW How can working collaboratively cause improvement and/or growth in motivation and inspiration? Amanda Mike Liz Andrew Rachael Ken Aimee Rachael
 * Inquiry question:**

Facilitator: David Click to follow our process and progress || Evidence GREEN How do we instill/teach/inspire/creativity through (see list below)…. And, how do students respond to our efforts to design lessons for more student freedom/choice/artistic decisions? Ideas we care about: classroom environment Flexibility in classroom process Assessment Classroom management Student learning – Are students learning? Inquiry Rich content in the arts standards
 * ** Green CIG Work **
 * Inquiry question:**

Angela Chelsie Rebecca Bethany Joe Brian Amber Kristen

Facilitator: Mary Elizabeth || ** Blue CIG Work ** How can technology increase student learning in the K-12 arts classroom? @http://blueciggroup.wordpress.com/
 * Inquiry question:**
 * View our work here:**

Joycelyn Kimberly Daniel Megan Jessica Pam Lori Wendy Robert

Facilitator: Leslie || ** Purple CIG Work ** Evidence PURPLE // How does practing // // empower students within // // the arts classroom? //
 * Inquiry question:**

Donna Nicole Tiffany Jennifer Sherry Matthew David Marlynn

Facilitator: James ||

Evidence RED //How do technology tools enhance teacher practice and student engagement in standards based arts education?//
 * Year 2 Inquiry **
 * Red CIG Work
 * Inquiry question:**

Casey Antonette Caitlin Lisa Randi Mark Denise || Orange CIG Work Evidence ORANGE //How do we better// //engage students of diverse// //backgrounds and// //learning styles?//
 * Inquiry question:**

Diane Joe Jacquelyn Tracey Jessica Lorraine || Yellow CIG Work Evidence YELLOW //If students and parents see economic value for arts education in the schools, will pupil motivation improve? And will students become more successful in arts content area classes?//
 * Inquiry questions:**

Amanda Mike Liz Ken Aimee Rachael || Evidence GREEN How can I guide a student to discovery without creating the path they must follow?
 * Green CIG Work
 * Inquiry question:**

Rebecca Bethany Joe Erin Brian Karen Amber || Blue CIG Work Evidence BLUE How can we make art more meaningful and relevant to our students? administrators? colleagues? the public?
 * Inquiry question:**

Robert Joy Kim Jessica Pam Lori Wendy || Purple CIG Work Evidence PURPLE How are changes in schedule, administration decisions, and PDE regulations impacting arts instruction and what practical applications and plans will be necessary for the continued recognition of essential and meaningful arts instruction as traditionally provided by certified arts educators?
 * Inquiry question:**

Donna Nicole Jennifer Megan David Gregory Marlynn ||

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 * ==Collaborative Inquiry Resources - Texts==
 * [|Collaborative Inquiry as a Strategy for Adult Learning: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education (J-B ACE Single Issue ... Adult & Continuing Education) (Paperback)] ||
 * [|Collaborative Inquiry in Practice : Action, Reflection, and Making Meaning (Paperback)] ||