Explore the Workshops
All workshop participants will join with other teachers nationwide in a small-group, web environment to discuss ideas, share lesson plans and engage in cross-school investigations.
In the workshops you can also share your ideas with scientists, national educators, children's book authors and others who will join your group from time to time.
Some Comments about the Dragonfly Workshops:
“I don’t remember ever having my students as involved and excited about learning.” --Grade 4 Teacher
“I definitely feel that working regularly with a team of peers enabled all of us to learn more. We talked about the articles we read, shared ideas, worked to improve lessons, and even laughed when things didn’t quite go the way we had expected.” --Grade 4 Teacher
“The Dragonfly Workshop is a valuable resource for changing our approach. It not only challenged our outdated methods, but opened our eyes to a different world of participation for all students. I found the material thought provoking and incisive. Reading other lesson plans and responses to our own, helped to better hone our skills for effective instruction.” --Elementary Teacher
“This was one of the most rewarding experiences I have encountered in a long time … I have always wanted my students to think on their own and with the help of Dragonfly I feel I accomplished my goal.”--Grade 4 Teacher
“I have enjoyed watching my students make discoveries I never thought they could make on their own and they have enjoyed being able to make those discoveries.”--Elementary Teacher
“My students definitely exceeded my expectations only reaffirming that students can and will succeed when given the opportunity.”--Grade 4 Teacher
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to experience and learn this method. It was a meaningful and long-lasting lesson for me and one that will stay with my students and me for many years.”--Grade 2 Teacher
“[Dragonfly] has encouraged me to look critically at what, why and how I teach. It has inspired my teaching and encouraged my professional development.”--Elementary Teacher
“Now I feel confident that I can facilitate students’ learning through inquiry not only in the area of science but across the curriculum.” --Grade 6 Teacher
“What I enjoyed most was the interactions with my peers. Their thoughts and ideas gave me insight into how I could use inquiry in almost any lesson.”--Grade 4 Teacher
“The kids loved the idea of observing and taking a question and launching a whole inquiry investigation from it. They absolutely ate it up.”--Grade 5 Teacher