by Leslie Maniotes | Apr 17, 2026
By Leslie Maniotes, PhD | Co-Creator, Guided Inquiry Design® The framework currently shaping inquiry learning in classrooms around the world traces back to a single fifth-grade unit on sinking and floating. It was never meant to leave the science lab. And yet here we...
by Leslie Maniotes | Sep 5, 2025
The list just keeps growing. Canva. Brisk. Goblin Tools. Diffit. SchoolAI. Project Read AI. Gemini. Notebook LM. The sheer number of AI tools now “approved” for classrooms is dizzying. And if you’re a teacher? You’re the one left staring at this tidal wave,...
by guidedinquirydesign | Oct 24, 2024
In the world of education, teaching methodologies have evolved significantly over the years. One of the most prominent approaches today is inquiry-based teaching, which emphasizes student engagement, critical thinking, and independent exploration. This method...
by guidedinquirydesign | Oct 10, 2024
In today’s classrooms, teachers are constantly searching for ways to engage students more deeply in their learning. Traditional methods often lead to surface-level understanding, and in many cases, students simply cut and paste information, missing out on the...
by guidedinquirydesign | Sep 26, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the need for students to develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and information literacy is more important than ever. Traditional methods of teaching, such as rote memorization and isolated...
by guidedinquirydesign | Sep 12, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, teaching methods that foster critical thinking and independent learning are more crucial than ever. One such method is Guided Inquiry Design (GID), an innovative instructional framework that encourages students...