In today's class, we will talk about our next project - WebQuest.
If we have more time left, you can continue working on your Game.
For those who haven't sent me your critique, please do it before
tonight at 9.
What exactly is a WebQuest? What are the components of the
WebQuest? What advantages and disadvantages do you see in
teaching with WebQuests? What standards in your content area
lend themselves to WebQuests?
Viewing exemplary WebQuests is a good way to get started on
your own. Go to the main WebQuest page and click the words
"Find WebQuests" on the left navigation bar. Using the
Curriculum/Grade Level Matrix (in the middle of the page), spend
a few minutes viewing 2 or 3 WebQuests in your content area.
You can also see interviews with teachers who have used
WebQuests here.
Begin to formulate an idea for a "hook" for your own WebQuest.
It may be related to work you have already done in our class or
work you are currently completing in other courses. It could even
be something completely new in your content area. Before next
class (October, 31), you'll want to identify your WebQuest topic.
Use this website to help you in the selection process.Generally,
a good WebQuest topic should have some inherent complexity,
such as controversial issues, multiple perspectives, unknowns, etc.
The topic needs to have your students take information in and
transform it, using their own judgments and creative problem-solving
techniques -- a LoTi level 4 or higher -- the learning should be
authentic. Certain topics tend to lend themselves more to the
WebQuest format than others.
By Tuesday, October 31-- please respond the following questions
related to your WebQuest, print out your response, and submit it to
me in the beginning of class on Tuesday, October 31.
1. Briefly describe your topic
2. Why did you choose this topic?
3. How will your WebQuest be tied to Georgia curriculum standards?
4. How will web resources play an important role in your WebQuest?
5. How will your WebQuest require students' deep understanding or
higher-level thinking instead of mere comprehension?
