Episode 4: Episode 4: Critical Inquiry and Dialogic Reasoning

Are your classroom discussions falling flat or stuck in surface-level responses? In this episode of Edtervene, we explore how to move beyond traditional Socratic questioning with a modern, tech-integrated approach: Critical Inquiry and Dialogic Reasoning.Dr. Lydia Elliott breaks down how you can empower students to become questioners, debaters, and critical thinkers using AI-assisted question generation and structured peer dialogue platforms. Whether you’re teaching in person or online, this method helps you scaffold deeper reasoning, support diverse learners, and make classroom conversation more dynamic and equitable.Tune in for practical strategies, easy-to-use tools, and real classroom examples that can help you transform your discussion-based teaching — without adding more to your plate.