Introduction
This January 2017 you could be one of the students taking part of the English in Action exchange program from the University of Alberta, Canada. English in action has 4 main components: learning of the English language, academic expossure, intercultural communication and culture and recreation, and aims to help students, no matter their level of English, develop and further their knowledge on the language.
In the light of this upcoming oportunity, you will embark on a journey that wil take you to Edmonton, Canada. You will explore the city, find out about the main attractions, and more.
For this journey you will need to get in groups of 2/3 students. Are you ready to start? Continue to the next section.
Task
You will explore the attractions and tourist offer of Edmonton, according to the assigment in the card your teacher has provided to your group (Facts about Edmonton, its outdoor and indoor attractions, its festivals). As a group, you will create a Power Point presentation to share the results of your research with the class as well as give a short oral presentation.
To start, check the information on the Process section.
Process
3. Process
A. Choosing
- Choose someone in the group to be:
- The Navigator - is responsible for navigating the internet, using the mouse, getting around the websites, etc.
- The Data Recorder #1 - records data - figures, facts and sources.
B. Researching
- Your teacher will provide you with a data sheet for recording the data you collect.
- Use the following links to research about Edmonton. You must use at least 2 sites. You must also cite your sources in your final project; and, when using pictures from the websites in your final project, you MUST cite where you retrieved the pictures.
- https://www.travelalberta.com/ca
- http://www.edmonton.ca/
- http://www.discoveredmonton.com/
- https://www.ualberta.ca/
C. Reviewing your data and notes
- Do you have your data table completely filled out?
- Do you have enough information to complete the PPT?
- Are you ready to move on?
D. Create a Power Point Presentation:
- You will, as a group, create a Power Point Presentation.
- If you need help, raise your hand and the teacher will help you get started.
- The finished product should contain:
- 1 cover page
- 4 to 8 content pages
- 1 fun-fact page
- 1 round-up conclusion page
- 1 final page with list of sources.
Evaluation
4. EVALUATION:
This is the evaluation form that will be used to assess your work. You will also conduct a self-assessment and peer-assessment using the same rubric.
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Category |
Excellent (50) |
Very Good (40) |
Good (30) |
Poor (20) |
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Attractiveness |
Excellent use of color, pictures, fonts, and effects to enhance presentation. |
Good use of color, pictures, and effects to enhance presentation. |
Good use of color and pictures along with few effects to enhance presentation. |
Poor use of color and/or pictures to enhance presentation. |
|
Content |
Content covers topic in depth with great use of details. Shows excellent knowledge of subject. |
Content covers topic using details. Shows good knowledge of subject. |
Content somewhat covers topic and shows limited knowledge of subject. |
Content is poorly covered and shows poor knowledge of subject. |
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Power Point Presentation |
Organized excellently according to instructions and easily readable. |
Organized good according to instructions and good readability. |
Organized somewhat good according to instructions and somewhat readable. |
Poorly organized according to instructions and not readable. |
|
Oral Presentation |
Interesting, well-rehearsed, smooth delivery, holds audience attention throughout. |
Relatively interesting, rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery, held audience attention fairly. |
Somewhat interesting, not well rehearsed, delivery not smooth, did not hold audience attention well. |
Not interesting, not rehearsed, delivery not smooth, no audience attention. |
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Originality & Other Points Possible (bonus) |
Product shows excellent creativity and use of original ideas. Above and beyond all requirements. |
Product shows good creativity and use of original ideas. Above and beyond most requirements. |
Product shows some creativity and use of original ideas. Above most requirements. |
Product shows little creativity and little use of original ideas. Above some requirements. |
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Group Cooperation |
Excellent cooperation from each member. |
Good cooperation from each member. |
Somewhat good cooperation from each member. |
Poor cooperation from each member. |
Conclusion
5. Conclusion
Congratulations! You have just completed your trip around Edmonton, CA. You have made a PPT to show your research to the class along with an oral presentation discussing your findings. You will use this knowledge next Monday August 15th during the presentation of the Edmonton English in Action program. Also, the skills you have gained through this webquest will help you in the future if you need to plan a new trip to a different destination, or simply search webpages for specific information of a different nature. I would like to thank all the individuals who made the websites used for this webquest, and all the individuals who took pictures that were used as well.
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