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Creating Successful WebQuests
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What is inquiry-based learning?
Learning that involves exploring the world, making discoveries, testing those discoveries, in the search for new understanding.
Traditional education discourages the natural process of inquiry. Students learn not to ask too many questions, and instead are asked to repeat expected answers.
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Traditional vs. Inquiry-based
Closed systemEmphasis on factsResources limited to
classroomQuestions “outside
the box” are put offAssessment on
retained knowledge
Open systemEmphasis on learningResources are open-
endedExplore all questions
that may come upAssessment on all
steps of the process
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Advantages of Inquiry Based Learning
Helps students identify and refine their “real” questions into learning opportunities
Validates the experience and knowledge that all students bring to the learning process
Awakens confidence, interest, and self esteem of students
Well-suited to collaborative learning environments
Can work with any age group
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What’s important
Change from a focus from what we know to how we know.
Give kids a desire to raise questions and continue looking for answers throughout life
Internet can be overwhelming. Our task is to help kids understand how to make sense of the information.
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What is the teacher’s role?
Facilitator of learning - ask questions that lead to more questions
Think about purpose and make plansConstantly be alert to obstacles
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Essential Questions
"Schools often engage students in collecting answers, in accumulating information. But essential questions require that students spend time pondering the meaning and importance of information."
from “Trivial Pursuit to Essential Questions and Standards-Based Learning”http://www.fno.org/feb01/pl.html
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What is a WebQuest?
An inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. WebQuests are designed to use learners’ time well, to focus on using information rather than looking for it, and to support learners’ thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. (Bernie Dodge)
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Why WebQuests?
Offers exposure to different viewpoints that are usually needed to construct meaning on complex topics.
Allows students to benefit from being linked to a variety of web resources so they can explore and make sense of issues.
Involves or places students in situations which compel them to read, speak, listen, think and write.
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WebQuest vs. Other Web-based Activities
Subject Sampler Includes a smaller number of links (3-5) organized around a
main topic. Students do, read, or see something at each site and are asked to respond to it by carrying out activities.
Treasure Hunt Contains a collection of links (8-12) essential to understanding a
given topic. One key question is posed for each link. A culminating “big question” gives students the opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the topic.
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Characteristics of Effective WebQuests
Increases student motivationAuthenticityDevelops critical thinking skillsCooperative learningTechnology integration
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Parts of a WebQuestCritical
IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion
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Parts of a WebQuest- Non-critical
Group Activities
Motivational Elements Role to play Scenario to work within
Single discipline or Interdisciplinary
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Introduction
A concise paragraph or two that supplies students with background information and motivation for completing the project.
Includes a question that students will ponder.
Example- Rock the Vote http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lewis
/rock/index.html#Introduction
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Task
Provides a clear outline of what students will accomplish
The task is considered the single most important part of a WebQuest.
Task categories- retelling, compilation, mystery, journalistic, design, creative product, consensus building, persuasion, self-knowledge, analytical, judgement, scientific
Example-Tail of 2 Millenniums http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/ofarrell/calendars
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Process
A detailed, step by step guide each student team follows to accomplish the task, complete with Web links embedded in each step.
Example- An Insect’s Perspective http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/insects
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Resources
Contains a list of the information sources (Web sites, print books, magazines, atlases, etc.) students should use to complete the task.
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Evaluation
A rubric that evaluates the work of each student team and should relate specifically to the central task.
Example- A New Twist on an Old Tale http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/
as/education/projects/webquests/cinderella
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Conclusion
Wraps up the activity and gives students a chance to reflect on what they’ve learned.
Example- Finding the Lighthouse Diamond Thief http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kroc/scimethod
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Activity
Examining WebQuest Scenarios Take Me on Vacation!
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webquests/vacation
Let’s Have a Field Day! http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/sbcss/services/educational/cctechnology/webquest/fieldday.html
DNA for Dinner? http://www.gis.net/~peacewp/webquest.htm
Look Who’s Footing the Bill! http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/democracy/debtquest.html
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Finding Existing WebQuests
Search Bernie Dodge’s WebQuest Site http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/matrix.html
Tom March’s Best WebQuests http://bestwebquests.com
Knowledge Network Explorer Search http://www.kn.pacbell.com/kne_search.html
GEC Computers in the Classroom WebQuest Locator http://www.gecdsb.on.ca/d&g/DP/main.htm
edHelper.com- Lesson Plans and WebQuests http://edhelper.com/cat311.htm
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Evaluating WebQuests
Some rubrics for evaluating WebQuests WebQuest Rubric http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/
webquestrubric.html Ozline WebQuest Rubric http://www.ozline.com/
webquests/rubric.html WebQuest Evaluation Form http://www.spa3.k12.sc
.us/webquestrubric.htm
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Contact Information
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Kerry McLaughlin- [email protected]