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Using to teach Content:Comparing Instructional Strategies
Citation
Strickland, J. (2005). Using WebQuest to teach content: Comparing instructional strategies. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 5(2), 138-148.
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Contents
Introduction1
Background2
Methodology3
Results4
Critiques5
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Definition of WebQuest
“An inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes form resources on the internet…”
(Dodge, 1995)
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Introduction
Using presentation software to enhance a lecture or students using the computer to publish the research paper using a word processing program.
(Maddux, Johnson, & Willis, 1997)
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Introduction
Using technology to foster innovative teaching and learning.
(Maddux et al., 1997)
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Gap
Teachers may feel that WebQuests are useful for developing critical thinking skills.
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There is no study examined the link between WebQuest and teaching content.
Purpose
- to compare the use of WebQuests with traditional instruction
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Research Questions
1. Do students gain needed content as a result of completing a WebQuest?
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Research Questions
2. Is there a difference between the information learned by students who completed a WebQuest activity and those completing traditional classroom activities?
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Background
Why WebQuests? Why WebQuests?
ExposedEnvironment
ExposedEnvironment
Real-life
Sources
Real-life
Sources
Critical ThinkingCritical
Thinking
Cooperative Learning
Cooperative Learning
Facilitative Learning
Facilitative Learning
Increased MotivationIncreased Motivation
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FOCUS Principle
Challenge to think
Orchestrate learners and resources
Find great site
Scaffold high expectations
Use the medium
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WebQuest Approach
Unambiguous Process
Reachable Resources
Clear Tasks
Attractive Introduction
Reflective Conclusion
Standard Evaluation
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Participants
18 males
20 females
Experimental group
24 males
24 females
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School: Dallas, TexasCourse: Texas history courseSs: 86Grader: 7th
Research Design
Instructional strategies
Control Group
Topic: Roadmap to freedom
Traditional Classroom
WebQuest Activity
Experimental Group
Topic: Ss’ interests
Traditional Classroom
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Poster Activity
Teaching Procedures
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The same instructor
2 weeks
Results
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Results
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Results
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Critiques
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WebQuest is not supported by the administrators and instructor.
The assessment focused on content not on the innovation.
The topic chosen is different.
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