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Why inquiry? We learn by constructing our knowledge in social discourse. When we embark on an inquiry we are asking questions, gathering and interpreting data, applying new knowledge to make a difference in our own and others lives It enables higher order thinking, the ability to delve deeply into a knowledge base and leads students to take action When you know the why, or the purpose, the tools are easily integrated and students use them creatively and tell the story.What is the quest or question Planning the story Capturing the story The learner as the main character Then decision time is it a completion or does their need to be a sequel?

IMMIGRATION STORY MAPTo enable learners to participate in their own construction of knowledge they need to be multi-literate.
 * __When we are learning in a social construct using student questions the__** **__teacher is a participant learner and the learning community is student centred.__**

What is multiliteracies? The processes from knowledge disciplines that allow us to interact and manipulate data and communicate effectively with others. Each knowledge base has its own way of writing reading and speaking information. Humanities/ social science uses the action research model inquiry, how to research collect data and make observations examine patterns that explain social phenomena or impacts. Science uses hypothesis experimentation, fair test and conclusions or results, technology uses design, create, test, and modify maths has its own symbols and units of meaning, the arts has body and visual and sound ways of conveying meaning with the use of choreography, musical scores and symbols. When we are creating digital content we need to draw from all of the disciplines to create and communicate effectively as well as some of the styles and symbols that have come about because of the new technologies. Ie txt, u tube, blogs, folksonomy, wikkis, podcasting, elggs and moodles. The purpose of digital tools are there to support the Investigation, evaluation and creation of new knowledge or learning to:. >.
 * Visualise thinking,
 * plan, showcase knowledge gathered,
 * present information for analysis,
 * investigate a model or gather information not readily accessible,
 * convey a message to an audience to entertain, persuade or inform,
 * journal a reflection of learning growth