Introduction
Welcome to our poster presentation! We are going to walk you through how to make your very own webquest.
Webquest: inquiry-based activity that involves students in using web-based resources and tools to transform their learning into meaningful understandings and real-world projects.
Lamb, A., & Johnson, L. (2007). Webquests: Definitions and Foundations. In Internet Expeditions. Retrieved October 16, 2014, from http://eduscapes.com/sessions/travel/define.htm
Task
Your task is to follow this webquest in order to gain a better understanding of how to make your own. You will be exploring other examples in different subject areas and grade levels.
Webquests can be used in many different scenarios! You can use them when reviewing material for an exam, as an anchor activity, to better engage your students, and teaches independent learning.
Process
The 5 Steps to Creating a WebQuest:
1. Select a Topic Appropriate for Webquest
2. Select a Design
3. Describe How Learners Will Be Evaluated
4. Design the process
5. Polish & Make Pretty
The Thinking Process a Teacher Should Go Through to Create a WebQuest:
Dodge, B. J. (2004). The Webquest Design Process. Retrieved October 8, 2014, from http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designsteps/
Eagleton, M. B., & Dobler, E. (2007). Reading the Web: Strategies for Internet Inquiry (p. 51). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Evaluation
Do you understand what a webquest is?
What is a webquests purpose?
Can you think of two examples of when you would use a webquest?
Conclusion
This concludes the first part of our presentation. Have fun exploring other examples of webquests!
Credits
Chantelle Keim
Caitlin Mitchell
Cassie Mucciarone