Introduction
Welcome to Webquest! In this section on internet tools we will use Webquest to provide the information to you, but the featured topic will be podcasts. After completing this page, please review the Teacher's page.
You may be asking what is Webquest?
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Webquest is a scaffolded learning structure that uses links from the World-Wide Web to engage students in the "quest" of knowledge around a particular task. The purpose it to gain knowledge and increase they would not be able to accomplish on their own. The task is first demonstrated by the faculty member, class, group and then the individual. It is a great process to engage students without embarassing them for not understanding the presented content. It encourages collaboration, teamwork and self-awareness. The understand of that topic through collaboration, sharing and individual awareness. Although we will be discussing podcasts, many of the theories and concepts mentioned below are used during this process, so they are important to know. It may be helpful to start with the Teacher's page before venturing into the other tabs.
Instructional Scaffolding?
Scaffolding is temporary support systems instructors put in place to support learners through a new task that article referenced a scaffold used to provide support for construction workers as an analogy.
Northern Illinois University, Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center. Instructional Scaffolding to Improve Learning. Taken from the internet July 3, 2016.
What Is Metacognition?
Metacognition is the ability to use prior knowledge to create a strategy for learning tasks, problem-solve, reflect, evaluate and make modifications when necessary. Self-assessment is a large part of metacognition.
The Teaching Excellence in Adult Literacy (TEAL) Center. (2012). U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE). Taken from the internet July 3, 2016 https://teal.ed.gov/tealguide/metacognitive
What is constructivism?
Constructivism is a theory that takes a look at how people learn. It suggests that people construct their own knowledge of the world using experiences to help enhance their understanding. "In any case, we are active creators of our own knowledge. To do this, we must ask questions, explore, and assess what we know." (Class to Classroom, 2004)
Concept to Classroom, About Series (2004). Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning. Taken from the internet July 3, 2016. http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/
Task
The objective of this Webquest activity is to:
- Learn about podcasts
- What are the resources available to create a podcast
- How to create a podcast
Process
Steps to assist in accomplishing the tasks are:
- Learn the theories mentioned by discussing in a group and then pairing up to do teach back sessions
- Explore the sites provided to find out more about podcasts
- Use resources to define podcast in your own words
- Discuss the definition of podcast with a classmate
- Explore why podcasts are important educational resources
- Examine resources to determine how to produce a podcast
- Locate resources to record a podcast
Evaluation
Describes to the learners how their performance will be evaluated. The evaluation should be fair, clear, consistent, and specific to the tasks.
You will be evaluated on reviewing all of the resources. Yor will be reponsible for adding at least 5 new websites that relate to the topic.
| Ratings | Excellent | Above Average | Average | Poor |
| New webites | 6 new websites | 5 new websites | 4 new websites | 3 new websites |
| Podcast Definition | Who came up with the concept? How long has it been around? Include where the name came from, what is it? | Who came up with the term? Howl long has it been around and what is it? | What is a podcast and how did it come about? | Who came up witht he concept of podcasting? |
| Accuracy of teach back session on theories | Completly accurate in explaination | One small error | Three errors | Over three errors |
| Examined all resources provided and provide feedback | Provided feedback on all six resources | Five resources | Four resources | Less than four resources reviewed |
Conclusion
You have learned a lot about a new concept or how to create something that you have not created before. Take some time to reflect on what you have learned and the results.
What were take-ways throughout the assignment?
What surprised you about podcasts?
How will you implement what you have learned in your professional role?
Did you find the process valuable? What worked? What did not work?
Teacher Page
In this section on internet tools we will feature podcasts. Use the available resources below to assist you. Add at least six other sources that relate to podcasting, two per area listed.
Please review the class rubric for assignments on the Evaluation page.
You will have two weeks to complete this assignment. The assigment is do 11:59 July 17, 2016.
If you have questions or comments regarding pairing up or working in groups or the expectations of the assignment please email me at mromine@kent.edu
Definitions
What is a podcast?
https://internationalpodcastday.com/what-is-podcast
https://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/230/what-is-a-podcast/
Resources
How to Podcast
http://www.howtopodcasttutorial.com/what-is-a-podcast.htm
Working with iTunes
http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/fanfaq.html
Free podcasting tools
25 free podcasting tools
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/25-free-podcasting-tools-good-premium-alternatives-tap185/
19 free podcasting tools