Implementing WebQuests in the Classroom

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Implementing WebQuests in the Classroom

• The Bridge to Higher Order Thinking

Shelly White and Vanessa Wallace
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Definition

• An inquiry-based activity that utilizes web-based
  resources and tools to create meaningful learning
  and real-world projects. -Bernie Dodge

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Blooms Benefits

• Analyzing
• Synthesizing
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making

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Steps to Creating a WebQuest

• Problem (Hook)
• Task
• Process

• Resources
• Assessment
• Conclusion

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Problem (Hook)

• Set the stage by presenting a scenario that
  hooks them into the adventure.
• Provide them with a question to be answered, a
  problem to be solved, or a mission to be
  accomplished.

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Task

• Describe the learning activity and the potential
  end product.
• Avoid going through the steps.

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Process and Resources

• Outline the specific steps to students.
• Point out specific resources and tools available.
• Students will access necessary websites.
• Provide organizational guidance.
• Students will create final products.

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Evaluation

• This section explains the criteria by which the
  students will be evaluated.
• This should be presented prior to beginning their
  quest.
• Evaluations may include rubrics,
  self-evaluations, final products, etc.

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Conclusion

• Brings closure and reflection to the WebQuest
• Provides a summary of what was to be learned or
  accomplished

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Baseball Author Cards

• http//www.west-bend.k12.wi.us/webquest/ms/author/
  Default.htm

Daniel Handler
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Fairy Tales Fractured and Otherwise

• http//shellywhite.net/Once20Upon20A20Fairy20T
  ale/Once20Upon20a20FairyTale.htm

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Wildcat Travel Shoppe

• http//shellywhite.net/Wildcat20Travel20Shoppe/W
  ildcattravelshoppe.htm

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Examples of WebQuests

• Student WebQuests
• The WebQuest Page - http//webquest.sdsu.edu/

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Your Thoughts
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Management

• Keeping Your Sanity

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Presentation Software Tips

• Research First
• Bells and Whistles Last
• 6 x 6 Six lines with six words per line

• Practice Presenting
• Clean, Clear, Uncluttered
• Use Sans-serif fonts

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Relax and Have Fun!

• It doesnt have to be perfect.

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Other Resources

• Filamentality from SBS Knowledge Network
  Explorerhttp//www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/
• Webquest Generator Teach-nology
  http//teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/web_que
  st/
• RubiStar
• http//rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php