Webquest on Webquesting

Introduction

This week in ELT 408 and 225 you will use the web and your technology skills to learn about webquests as a teaching and learning tool and also evaluate their validity in ELT in 2020. 

Task

You will use the links to research and prepare a presentation on Webquests in groups of 3. 

You can use Powerpoint, Prezi or any other presentation tools of your choice.

The best presentations will be invited to share with the class.

You have 60 minutes to do this.

 

Process

Including the websites below research, take notes and prepare a presentation on Webquests for your peers.

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/webquests

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275153246_Using_Web_Quests_in_teaching_and_learning_English

https://www.internet4classrooms.com/why_webquest.htm

https://webquest.org/sdsu/WebQuest1.html

You should include the following areas but you will decide the order:

  • The standard structure, format and elements of a Webquest.
  • The History of the Webquest. 
  • An example (of your own choice and finding).Webquest - You will show the Wequest to the class and talk about it - Level, Age,Objectives,Topics. . 
  • A description of Webquests.
  • The use of Webquests in ELT from a pedagogy and methodology perspective.
  • An arguments on the relevance of Webquests in 2020.

When preparing your presentation be sure to use your own words, if not quote and cite where appropriate. 

The presentation should be between 7 and 10 minutes.

Evaluation

Webquest Rubric
Presentation Content Fab! So so Could do better
Text and Visuals Fab! So so Could do better
Delivery Fab!  So so Could do better

 

Conclusion

Once you have prepared and practiced your presentation using Zoom, be ready to present it to the whole class. Every group maybe called upon to present.

Your classmates will evaluate your presentation. 

Credits

Teacher Page

This Webquest is designed as a looping activity so teachers-to-be can learn about Webquests. This is appropriate for students of CEFR B2 level upwards.

The objectives are that students:

  • will use skimming and scanning skills.
  • will be exposed to a variety of authentic texts.
  • will develop autonomous learning skills.
  • practice presentation skills.