Introduction
Introduction
Education, and how educators teach, is evolving. The rise of technology has prompted a rethinking of how students in classrooms learn. This endeavor has resulted in the development of new literacies and ideas regarding integrating technology into the educational practice. In this webquest, you will explore new literacies within the framework of information and communication technology, and determine whether or not you believe the integration of new literacies and technology is beneficial for students today and students of the future.
Task
Task
Your task is to examine the following articles and determine whether or not you believe the integration of new literacies and technology is beneficial for students today and students of the future.
To complete this webquest, complete the following requirements:
1. A journal documenting and detailing your thoughts and opinions to each article and resource you read through.
2. An essay comparing and contrasting the current educational model with the future of education and the integration of new literacies and technology.
3. You will introduce and discuss your essay in small groups. Students will use the rubric provided to peer-edit their essays.
4. You will present your essay, your opinions and findings in an oral presentation.
Process
Process
In order to fulfill the tasks of this webquest, you will investigate and develop your knowledge and opinion regarding new literacies in the following articles and videos.
First, read/watch the following articles/videos:
1. Rethinking Literacy Education in New Times: Multimodality, Multiliteracies, & New Literacies
2. Wikis, Digital Literacies, and Professional Growth
4. Spreading Literacy, Spreading Internet
5. Do Schools Kill Creativity?
6. How Generational Theory Can Improve Teaching: Strategies for Working with the “Millennials”
A) In your journals, write a response of at least 250 words to each of the articles/videos listed above.
B) Once you have read through and responded to each of these resources, you will write an essay (500 words minimum) comparing and contrasting the current educational model with the future of education and the integration of new literacies and technology into classrooms.
C) You will discuss your essay and your findings with a small group (3-4) and refine your ideas. Use the rubric provided to critique your work and that of your peers.
D) Lastly, you will present your essay to the class in a 5-10 minute presentation.
Evaluation
Persuasive Research Essay & Presentation Rubric
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Level R (<50%) |
Level 1 (50%-59%) |
Level 2 (60%-69%) |
Level 3 (70%-79%) |
Level 4 (80%-100%) |
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Thinking/Inquiry (Essay) ( /20)
Specific Expectations 1.2 Generating & Developing Ideas 1.4 Organizing Ideas
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No introduction No thesis No topic sentences No development No organization No concluding sentences No conclusion
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Limited introduction Limited thesis Limited topic sentences Limited development Limited organization Limited concluding sentences Limited conclusion
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Fair introduction Fair thesis Fair topic sentences Somewhat developed ideas Fair organization Fair concluding sentences Fair conclusion Fair memorable statement
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Satisfactory introduction Satisfactory thesis Satisfactory topic sentences Satisfactorily-developed ideas Satisfactory organization Satisfactory concluding sentences Satisfactory conclusion
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Excellent introduction Strong thesis Excellent topic sentences Thoroughly-developed ideas Excellent organization Excellent concluding sentences Excellent conclusion
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Application (Essay) ( /20)
Specific Expectations 1.3 Research
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No use of secondary sources No citations No works cited |
Limited use of secondary sources Few proper citations Little proper works cited |
Fair use of secondary sources Somewhat proper citations Somewhat proper works cited list |
Satisfactory use of secondary sources Generally proper citations Generally proper works cited
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Excellent use of secondary sources Citations properly used Proper works cited list |
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Communication Written (Essay) ( /20)
Specific Expectations 2.1 Purpose 2.3 Clarity and Conherence 2.5 Vocal Strategies 2.6 Non-Verbal Cues 2.1 Form 2.2 Voice 2.3 Diction 2.4 Sentence Craft 3.3 Punctuation 3.4 Grammar 3.7 Producing Final Drafts
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Little to no use of language conventions: - Spelling - Grammar - Punctuation - Diction - Sentence Structure - Sentence transitions - Impactful writing
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Limited use of language conventions: - Spelling - Grammar - Punctuation - Diction - Sentence Structure - Sentence transitions - Impactful writing
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Fair use of language conventions: - Spelling - Grammar - Punctuation - Diction - Sentence Structure - Sentence transitions - Impactful writing
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Satisfactory use of language conventions: - Spelling - Grammar - Punctuation - Diction - Sentence Structure - Sentence transitions - Impactful writing
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Excellent use of language conventions: - Spelling - Grammar - Punctuation - Diction - Sentence Structure - Sentence transitions - Impactful writing
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Comments:
Conclusion
Conclusion
The goal of this webquest was to expose you to the changing landscape in education today. Through your research and writing, your understanding of educational pedagogy, new literacies, and technology integration has been expanded. You should now be able to manage this process for future research and writing assignments.
Credits
Credits
This WebQuest was designed by Ronald Mathai as an educational resource in the study of Information and Communication Technology.
Several articles were taken from our course website. All other articles and resources and their citations are available online.
This WebQuest was created on Createwebquest.
Teacher Page
This WebQuest allows students to explore the changes in educational theory and practice. Students will be asked to analzye and synthesize information both individually and collaboratively. Students will develop their ideas and support their opinions using evidence and analysis.