The WebQuest : 1 The WebQuest Ideal for a collaborative learning project ! Computers and the Internet are valuable teaching and learning tools. The Joy of Learning Nellie Deutsch July 4, 2005 ETAI Annual Conference Inspired by Annette Lamb’s I-Totems
Why Use a WebQuest? : 2 Why Use a WebQuest? Administrators and parents are concerned about students' unguided use of the Internet.
Effective use of the Internet in the classroom
Building Blocks : 3 Building Blocks Introduction
Task
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion
Building Blocks : 4 Building Blocks Introduction
Introduces the task and motivates the students to form teams in order to solve or resolve a problem.
Task
The task is divided among the team members. Each member is responsible for his or her specific role within the team.
Process
The process provides the students with step by step guidelines on how to work on the task. The first step is to form teams and decide on team roles. Students need to collaborate on the final written paper and present their work orally in front of the class.
Building Blocks : 5 Building Blocks Resources
Websites are provided. Students access the Internet for information,
summarize their findings, and collaborate on the team's final project and oral
presentation.
Evaluation
Student (peer review)
Teacher (summative and formative)
A rubric is available for evaluation and assessment. The process and final product are evaluated.
Conclusion
Students are encouraged to reflect and think as they collaborate with others on the task.
Building Blocks : 6 Building Blocks Presentation
Each team will present their findings and possible solutions in a creative way. This can be done by video or PowerPoint presentations. It's important to plan carefully so that the presentation is persuasive, creative and appealing.
Reflection
WebQuests encourage students to reflect and use higher order critical thinking skills as they work on the task and collaborate as a team. Students reflect on the process, their team experiences, and the WebQuest task. Feedback is an important aspect of learning.
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Duration : 17 Duration Short Term
One to three lessons
Long Term
A week to one month
Learner
analyzes a body of knowledge
transforms it
demonstrates understanding
WebQuests Support : 18 WebQuests Support Teamwork
Collaborative
Cooperative
Critical thinking
Self-discovery
Self-directed
Self-paced
Inquiry-based
Individualized
Thinking skills : 19 Thinking skills analyzing
comparing
classifying
inducing
deducing
My WebQuests : 20 My WebQuests http://www.nelliemuller.com/WebQuestsbyNellieDeutsch.htm
Why a WebQuest?
A WebQuest about WebQuests:
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestwebquest-es.html
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Doing is succeeding! : 23 Doing is succeeding! So go for it …