September 18 - October 1, 2003 Introduction...Meet your online colleagues, read some introductory materials, and gain confidence in composing and posting messages to the threaded discussion area.

Assignments
Activity One: Conceptual Probes
Readings & Hands On

October 2 - October 15, 2003 Pedagogy in Support of Inquiry...Understand the critical importance of implementing inquiry-based teaching and learning strategies in place of procedures. Make the connection between doing active learning activities and gaining conceptual understanding.

Activity Three: Student Knowledge and Conceptions
Readings & Hands On
Initial Thoughts & Further Reflection

October 16 - October 29, 2003 Tools to Support Inquiry...Learn a new tool by branching off into inquiry-based curricula in participants' respective teaching fields: modeling or imaging software, image analysis or data acquisition, etc. An online field expert is available, along with colleagues, in a moderated exchange.

October 30 - November 12, 2003 Content Support for Inquiry...Prepare to use the new tool with students by engaging in an inquiry project of one's own design.