WebQuest vs. Traditional Teaching ToolsMotivation - When students are motivated they put forth more effortMotivation comes from authentic activities from real, timely experiences.Promote higher thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation)
Let’s look at a webquest.Not the best/Not the worstPurpose is to learn the structure of a webquest
The introduction describes the activity to the students. Goal is to excite the student. Leave them wanting more.
Very ImportantInforms the learners about the end result or culminating project.Task: Research one snake and create an exhibit that includes a poster showing the life cycle, a feeding sign for your snake, and a model of the snake in its natural habitat.
- The steps students should complete to accomplish the task.Includes all the necessary resources and information the students will needImportant that the process is very clear in order to avoid confusion
Describes how their performance will be evaluated.Important that this is clear and measurable. Avoid generic terms such as contains some of, all of, …
Summarizes what the learners will have accomplished by completing the WebQuest.Brings closure to the activity
GROUP ACTIVITY – BEST WITH 3 – 4 STUDENTSGROUP ACTIVITY – POSTIVIE INTERDEPENDENCEROLE PLAYING – STUDENTS LOOK AT ISSUES FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVESCROSS DISCIPLINES
THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF WEBQUEST, USUALLY DESIGNED BY COLLEGE STUDENTS, BUT VERY FEW TRUE WEBQUESTS.MOST WEBQUESTS CAN BE MODIFIED/MADE BETTER
AVOID TASKS THAT SIMPLY ASK STUDENTS TO RETELL INFORMATION OR FILL OUT WORKSHEETS.
Frustration is goodPractice good guiding questionsHelp with questions, not answers
Frustration is goodPractice good guiding questionsHelp with questions, not answers
