zunal: webquest creation website

Zunal:Zunal:Webquest Creation WebsiteWebquest Creation Website

Created by Russell SmithCreated by Russell SmithTechnology FacilitatorTechnology Facilitator

North Edgecombe High SchoolNorth Edgecombe High School

Username: edgecombeUsername: edgecombePassword: warriorPassword: warrior

What is a Webquest?What is a Webquest?

A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. work with comes from the web.

There are several sections of an effective There are several sections of an effective webquest:webquest:

• Introduction• Task• Process• Evaluation• Conclusion• Teacher Page

Using ZunalUsing ZunalOne of the easiest webquest-creation websites

to use is Zunal. The URL address for this site ishttp://www.zunal.com

Zunal: Webquest CatagoriesZunal: Webquest Catagories

There are thousands of previouslycreated webquests from otherzunal users that are available foruse. These webquests are found in a variety of categoriesincluding:

• Art/Music• Business/Economics• English/ Language• Foreign Language• Health/PE

• Life Skills/Careers• Mathematics• Professional Skills• Science• Social Studies• Technology

Creating a Zunal AccountCreating a Zunal AccountUsing previously createdwebquests is free to use,but in order to create yourown webquest, you mustregister for a free Zunalaccount.

A free Zunal account allows you to create one (1)webquest for free. If youwould like to create additional webquests,you must upgrade to thePro version of the account.this allows you to create upto 50 webquests over3 years.

After Registering for your accountAfter Registering for your account

After you register for your Zunal account, you will be directed to a

screen titled“My WebQuests”.

Click on the link titled“Create a New WebQuest”

to begin the process ofcreating a new webquest!

Creating/Adapting WebQuestsCreating/Adapting WebQuestsYou are given the option to either create a brand new

WebQuest or adapt and enhance an existing WebQuest.(The original WebQuest will not be altered in any way.)

Creating a WebQuest:Creating a WebQuest:Entering a TitleEntering a Title

When creating a new WebQuest, you will be prompted to enter a title for your Webquest. Be sure that the title is unique enough to locate later!

Creating a WebQuest:Creating a WebQuest:Entering a TitleEntering a Title

Once you have entered your title, this screen will appear, indicating that the Title, Introduction, Task, Process,

Evaluation, Conclusion, Teachers, Settings,and Authors pages have been created.

Click “Continue” to proceed.

Your New WebQuest:Your New WebQuest:Title ScreenTitle Screen

This is what the title screen for your new WebQuest will look like.

Updating Your Images/AvatarsUpdating Your Images/AvatarsIn each section of your WebQuest, you are able to upload images to

supplement and enhance the material on each page.In this case, you can update the image on the title screen to include

an avatar, if you wish.

Updating Your Images/AvatarsUpdating Your Images/AvatarsWhen this box appears,

click the “Browse”button to select thepicture you wish to

upload.

Inserting Your Images/AvatarsInserting Your Images/Avatars

This is how the screen appears after you have inserted your image.

Zunal: Introduction PageZunal: Introduction PageThe Introduction Page is included in a WebQuest to prepare the studentfor what the purpose of the WebQuest is, what the student Will be expected to do during the WebQuest, as well as the resources that are available to them.

At the bottom of each page ofAt the bottom of each page ofa Zunal WebQuest a Zunal WebQuest

At the bottom of each page of a Zunal WebQuest are buttons that allow youto add or attach a file to the WebQuest, add a website URL, add music or avideo, add a YouTube video, add a TeacherTube video, or add a Google video.

Zunal: Task PageZunal: Task PageThe Task Page in a WebQuest specifically outlines what the student willbe expected to do during the WebQuest. It also details what their endresult should be. An effective Task Page will leave no doubt for the student as to what is expected of them.

Zunal: Process PageZunal: Process PageThe Process page outlines how the student will accomplish the task forthe WebQuest. It provides clear steps, resources, and tools for organizing information.

Zunal: Evaluation PageZunal: Evaluation PageThe Evaluation page describes to the student how their work on theWebQuest will be evaluated.

Zunal: Evaluation RubricZunal: Evaluation RubricThe Evaluation page also allows you to customize and display the evaluation rubric for the WebQuest.

Zunal: Conclusion PageZunal: Conclusion PageThe Conclusion page brings closure and encourages reflection. summarize what the students will have accomplished or learnedby completing the WebQuest activity.

Zunal: Teacher PageZunal: Teacher PageThe Teacher page includes information to help other teachers implement the WebQuest that you create. This includes informationon target learners, standards, notes for teaching the unit, credits, and, in some cases, examples of student work.

Optional Pages: About the AuthorOptional Pages: About the AuthorYou can choose to provide information about yourself on the “About Author(s)” page, including your name, country, location,hobbies, favorite books, favorite movies, education, profession,personal quotes, and a personal picture.

Other Pages: ReviewOther Pages: ReviewOther Zunal users are able to submit reviews for the WebQuests thatyou create using Zunal. In turn, you are able to submit reviewsfor other WebQuests on the Zunal website.

Other Pages: StatisticsOther Pages: StatisticsThe Statistics page allows you to see how many visitors (or “hits”)each page of your WebQuest has received. It also provides you withthe I.P. address of the most recent visitor and a timestamp of themost recent visit to each page.

Exporting Your WebQuestExporting Your WebQuestThe “Export WebQuest” page allows you to export your WebQuestactivity as a PDF file, a Microsoft Word document, or an Excel file.

Sharing Your WebQuestSharing Your WebQuestYou are able to share your WebQuest with others via the Internet through e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and Digg.

Adding a New Page to your Adding a New Page to your WebQuestWebQuest

You are able to add additional page to your WebQuest, if necessary,by clicking on the “New Page” tab (not shown).

Adding a Table/RubricAdding a Table/Rubric

You are able to add a data table or rubric table to your WebQuest by clicking on the “Table/Rubric” tab (not shown).

Adding a Table/RubricAdding a Table/Rubric

When adding a table to yourWebQuest, you will be

prompted to enter a title,

and toselect the

number of rowsand columns.

Click“Create Table”when you have

done so.

Adding A QuizAdding A QuizYou are also able to add a quiz to your WebQuest in order to help

determine what students have learned.To do so, click “Add a Quiz to your WebQuest”

at the bottom of the page.

Adding F.A.Q.’s to your WebQuestAdding F.A.Q.’s to your WebQuestYou are able to add “Frequently Asked Questions”

to your WebQuest in order to help better inform the students who are working on your WebQuest activity.

Adding F.A.Q.’s to your WebQuestAdding F.A.Q.’s to your WebQuest

Before addingquestions

to yourF.A.Q. list,

you will needto provide

a short description of what theF.A.Q. page

is about.

Adding a Photo GalleryAdding a Photo GalleryYou are able to add a photo gallery to your WebQuest.

These images should be related directly to the content of your WebQuest.

Adding Google Map ActivitiesAdding Google Map ActivitiesYou are able to add Google Map activities to your WebQuest,

enabling your students to look up and study addressesanywhere in the United States and in many other countries.

Adding a “Hangman” ActivityAdding a “Hangman” ActivityZunal also allows you to add a “Hangman” activity to your WebQuest.

Choose the words for the game, the number of tries a player gets,and you also provide instructions and tips, as needed.

WebQuest SettingsWebQuest Settings

In “WebQuest Settings”, you are able to determine the language thatthe WebQuest appears in, the template for the WebQuest, as well as

the menu color for the WebQuest.

Publishing Your WebQuestPublishing Your WebQuestOnce your WebQuest has been created, you can publish it to Zunal,

making it available on the internet. You can choose whether to makethe WebQuest available to the public, whether it is listed on the

Zunal.com homepage, and more.