My first thought
of Webquest is that it is very interesting. I really like how you can find
basically anything and everything on here. Any subject that you are looking
for, you can find it here! Although I think that this is a very creative and
awesome tool for teachers, I have only once concern. My concern is that some of
the websites may not be real, or true. That someone may have just made up some
silly web quest. Other than that, I think that this is awesome for teachers and
students. It gives students the chance to work on the computer, and on the
internet.
A well-designed WebQuest combines research-supported theories with
effective use of the Internet to promote dependable instructional practices.
When the Web was still young,
Bernie Dodge, a professor at San Diego State University, came up with the idea
of the WebQuest, a model for integrating the use of the Web in classroom
activities. He defined a WebQuest as an
inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners
interact with comes from resources on the Internet.
See the
following link about how i constructed my webquest and the introduction http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=325162 WebQuests
have elements of 21st Century learning and innovative approaches to
learning such as;
(1) use learners' time well,
(2) to focus on using information rather than looking for it, and
(3) to support learners' thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation . Learning Objective WebQuest Info Students will use a WebQuest to conduct and/or design investigations that incorporate the skills and attitudes and/or values of scientific inquiry
(3) to support learners' thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation . Learning Objective WebQuest Info Students will use a WebQuest to conduct and/or design investigations that incorporate the skills and attitudes and/or values of scientific inquiry


Remember that in a WebQuest you are always addressing the learners directly and not an audience of other readers. In the Introduction you must introduce the topic (not the task) by getting the learners interested in the topic.
ReplyDeleteI like that image Martin. Just hope we wont land on any "fake"webquests.
ReplyDeleteTry checking out Sweet Search for relevant websites. It is meant for students. Maybe this might help. I hope so.
ReplyDeleteThe learners are key, I agree.
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