53. USING TECH: WEB QUESTS (Writing)
Description: A web quest is an Internet-based learning activity.
Application: This allows students to integrate prior knowledge and to discern new information in order to create a product of learning.
Process: Have an overall instructional objective in mind when designing the webquest. Consider all the practical needs of using web-based instruction with students such as Internet block points and number of computers available. Create a list of elements for the quest, for example:
See http://www.teachersfirst.com/summer/webquest/quest-a.shtml for more detailed instructions on web quest creation and Filamentality, a free web quest creation service at http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/index.html.
Description: A web quest is an Internet-based learning activity.
Application: This allows students to integrate prior knowledge and to discern new information in order to create a product of learning.
Process: Have an overall instructional objective in mind when designing the webquest. Consider all the practical needs of using web-based instruction with students such as Internet block points and number of computers available. Create a list of elements for the quest, for example:
- A User’s Guide that must contain an introduction that explains the overall goal of the quest and a list of the websites to be visited.
- An Activity Sheet that shows work by the student, but it can also contain a rubric and/or a list of clues.
- A Summary Presentation that proves students made connections amongst the websites visited.
See http://www.teachersfirst.com/summer/webquest/quest-a.shtml for more detailed instructions on web quest creation and Filamentality, a free web quest creation service at http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/index.html.
Reference, graphics, and/or for more information:
53. Using Tech: Web Quests
http://www.teachersfirst.com/summer/webquest/quest-a.shtml
53. Using Tech: Web Quests
http://www.teachersfirst.com/summer/webquest/quest-a.shtml
