Wishing

I think my project went pretty well. I'll be honest, I think it could've been better with more time put into it. Researching and actually trying to make meaning from it does not go quite as quickly as I thought it should. I understand my students complaint a bit more now. I thought my sources were both a strength and weakness if that is possible. The strength being that my sources were great, the weakness being that I needed to investigate other sources of information, perhaps do some interviewing or watch a documentary. I would have been happier if I had more computer blogging skills. I'm a visual person, so I would have liked to understand a little bit better about adding pictures and links and text formatting (that can be my next inquiry project). If I were to do this investigation again, which I just might, I would start it in the Spring so I could visit some organic farms during growing season and maybe grow some things on my own.

I think my inquiry experiences are quite similar to those my students have. I felt excitement, frustration, apprehension and accomplishment, occasionally all at the same time. I'm proud of what I did, but feel like I could do so much more. I totally understand how my students get off track and give up sometimes. The process can be frustrating. I think one of the most important things to do with information inquiry is make sure your students understand that it truly is a process, one that can be repeated over and over, and that you are there to guide them.