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SPEAQ-quests:WebQuests
SPEAQ-quests
Steps
Definition
Introduction
Origin
Essentials
Ingredients
Tasks Examples
Products
Technology
Choices
Scaffolding: S-q
Scaffolding: ICT
Resources
Answersand
Reflections
Information Investigation
Integration
PersonalProjects
Components
Ingredients
SPEAQ-questsfor learning in ESL
Ron Mastine
From WebQuest to SPEAQ-quest…
WebQuestWeb-learn-Quest SeekQuestW-ESLQuest SpeakQuestSPEAQ-quest for ESL
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But…
Are there some apprehensions you might have, obstacles you might face or other negatives involved in using computers with ESL?
If you were to shop around for a new pedagogical tool to complete your teachers’ toolbox, what would you be looking for?
SPEAQ-quests for ESL :An introduction
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Original WebQuests are designed to ...
bring together the most effective instructional
practices into one integrated student
activity.
Tom March
the concept Bernie Dodge, initiated the concept in 1995.
A WebQuest, an inquiry-oriented online tool for learning: a single class period (knowledge acquisition and
integration) or a month-long unit (extending and refining knowledge - constructing knowledge);
group work, specific roles or perspectives; (reporter, engineer, detective, …)
pre-selected resources. Students ~ USING information, not LOOKING for it. (scaffolding, guided discovery)
It all begins with the question.
Investigating contemporary world problems
Evaluating history. Creating a product. Dealing with life’s realities. Sparking the imagination. … An essential question + guiding
questions
Why…? Which is the… How…?
ingredients Student-centered Constructivism Active learning Project-based learning Guided discovery Cognitive-based Critical thinking Information
transformation Problem-solving Cooperative-based
learning
Broad areas of learning Intrinsic motivation Authentic materials Authentic assessment Strategic learning Multiple intelligences Technology integration Cross-curricular
competencies Meta cognitive
steps in a WebQuest
An introduction that sets the stage and provides some background information.
A task that is doable, interesting and elicits thinking. A set of information sources needed to complete the
task. A description of the process including cooperative
roles. Guidance on how to organize the information acquired.
(scaffolding) A conclusion that brings closure to the quest, reminds the
learners about what they’ve learned, and perhaps encourages them to extend the experience into other domains.
Evaluation integrated into the learning process
Tasks
Retelling Compilation Mystery Journalistic Design Creative Product
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/taskonomy.html
Consensus Building
Persuasion Self-Knowledge Analytical Judgment Scientific …
Products
Present, demonstrate, act-out, perform, illustrate, publish, …
using a diversity of media or means.
Problem!! = technology access
No computer Print the resources! Encourage out of class access…
No Internet access on computer Reproduce resources & simulate
Just a few computers Designate and rotate access Extend the time
Teacher’s choices As is WebQuests
Missing language focus More difficult Labeled for 1st language levels
Modify WebQuest to SPEAQ-quests Re-write, add language support and
resources, verify links and resources Make SPEAQ-quests
Use templates, develop appropriate questions, language
support and resources
Microsoft Word
Document
Explorer
Internet Explorer.lnk
scaffolding SPEAQ-quest skills
Scavenger hunts Navigate & investigate Internet resources.
Hotlists Gather resources.
Multi-Media Scrapbook Gather and manipulate resources on a theme.
Subject sampler integrate methodogical and technological skills
based on interest. Gather and arrange information and media on a specific subject.
scaffolding computer skills
Integrate mini-projects / activities Confirm related abilities: e-mail, word
processing , presentation and web page construction, audio and video manipulation,…
Use online tutorials within a cooperative environment.
Investigate resources
The WebQuest resources
Audio, video, photo & clipart collections,
language resources, etc.
The SPEAQ-quest site
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examples
Elementary Secondary Long (several classes) Short
The SPEAQ-quest examples
The WebQuest Matrix
The SPEAQ-quest examples
The WebQuest Matrix
A quest … Consider the resources. Choose a personal project (in collaboration | in
cooperation): Choose and verify a WebQuest Modify (using MsWord/FrontPage, etc. and IE) with our ESL pedagogical
perspective Make one (using Word and IE)
the question, resources, scenario, process, etc. Publish it.
Try it out in class and share at SPEAQ-quest: the site.
Task
Introduction Resources
Conclusion
Process
Evaluation
The answer is clear…
1 intrigue and action on the Internet
2 imaginative use of technology resources
3 active, project-based learning, critical thinking, cooperative and collaborative opportunities to interact, reinvest, write and produce, …
4 attention to Quebec ESL language learning
SPEAQ-quests
Have a great day! Ron
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Your SPEAQ-quest Introduction:
Task ~ question
Process
Resources
Guidance
Conclusion & evaluation