Designing WebQuestsDesigning WebQuests

Inquiry-Based Internet ActivitiesInquiry-Based Internet Activities

What is a WebQuest?What is a WebQuest?

• An inquiry-based lesson.• Most information comes from web links.

• An inquiry-based lesson.• Most information comes from web links.

A WebQuest has 5 major parts.A WebQuest has 5 major parts.

1) The Introduction1) The Introduction

• “Hooks” students—gets them interested.• Prepares students for tasks ahead.• Poses an authentic problem.

• “Hooks” students—gets them interested.• Prepares students for tasks ahead.• Poses an authentic problem.

2) The Task2) The Task

• Provides purpose for all lesson activities.• Describes students’ end product.

• Provides purpose for all lesson activities.• Describes students’ end product.

Adding a Scoring GuideAdding a Scoring Guide

• Include one at this time.– Gives focus to your teaching objective.

• Allows teachers to evaluate:– Complex products;– Subtle degrees of accomplishment.

• Allows students:– To know expectations ahead of time.

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3) The Process3) The Process

• How students accomplish the task.– Step-by-step in nature;– Includes links to online resources;– Includes time away from computers;– Includes some higher-level thought.

The process culminates in:The process culminates in:

An authentic product.– Students use WebQuest knowledge…– …to create something meaningful.

An authentic product.– Students use WebQuest knowledge…– …to create something meaningful.

4) The Evaluation4) The Evaluation

• Teacher employs scoring guide;• Students reflect on:– The activity;– Their performance;– What they learned;– What they enjoyed—or didn’t.

5) The Conclusion5) The Conclusion

• Great place for:– Extension activities;– Discussions about the project.

• Great place for:– Extension activities;– Discussions about the project.

ReferencesReferences

• http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/buildingblocks/p-index.htm

• http://webquest.org/index.php• http://www.wou.edu/~saxowsd/tech/cse624/

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• http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/buildingblocks/p-index.htm

• http://webquest.org/index.php• http://www.wou.edu/~saxowsd/tech/cse624/

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