wiki webquests
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A presentation for the Feb 12th training on writing webquests.TRANSCRIPT
WikiWebQuests!
Challenge your students with a inquiry oriented
lesson.
Staff Development February 16, 2009
Presented by:Robin Young and Irma Bauer
What are WebQuests ??
• Are online and promotes critical thinking
• Backed by research and sound methodology
• Provides a framework to start with
• Flexible for all subjects• Does not have a set length or
end product• Easy to publish and get
started• Promotes 21st Century Skills
A WebQuest is:• an inquiry-oriented lesson
format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web.
• is wrapped around an authentic, doable and interesting task
• requires higher level thinking, including synthesis, analysis, problem-solving, creativity and judgment.
Taken from http://webquest.org/index-create.php
A well prepared webquest allows teachers to work with individuals
and groups during the class period.
A WebQuest is NOT:
• a research report or a step-by-step science or math procedure.
• simply summarizing what they have learned
• a series of web-based experiences.
• a hunt for facts for a worksheet/ graphic organizer
Taken from http://webquest.org/index-create.php
Pieces of a WebQuest
• Introduction - hook• Task – identify outcome• Process (and resources) – step
by step• Evaluation - rubric• Conclusion – extending
question• Credits – who created it• Teacher Page – what do other
teachers need to know to implement your project.
See: http://wikiwebquest.wikispaces.com/
Introduction
• Your hook - Why am I about to learn this and why should I care?
• Ties into student’s previous learning.
• Foreshadows what the lesson is about with a engaging description or a compelling question or problem.
Task
• The end result – what are the students going to do in this unit/lesson.
• Doable and engaging• Makes students think
beyond basic comprehension!
• Outcome should include choices!
Process and Resources
• Step by Step instructions with the resources needed embedded in each step.
• Each step is clear and can be followed by reading it.
• Steps move from basic knowledge to higher level thinking.
• Built in Checks for Understanding
Evaluation
• Rubric for Grading.• Students should know
what they are getting graded on and how BEFORE they begin.
• Qualitative and Quantitative descriptors.
Conclusion
– Extending Question– What can they do with
the information they have gained through the webquest
Teacher Page
• How to teach this lesson including handouts and other teaching resources.
• Very helpful for others who find your lesson and want to use it.
• Optional – but highly suggested!
You don’t have to start from scratch!
Take an existing one and rewrite it to meet your TEKS –
control the resources!
Design Patterns
• WebQuests usually fall into certain types of design patterns.
• Take a few minutes to look over these links to get ideas for your webquest:– http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
taskonomy.html– http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
designpatterns/all.htm
Work Time!
• Start planning your webquest – grab a partner or work alone – your choice!
• Go online and check out what is there: http://Webquest.org
• Check out the design patterns for samples
• Begin tweaking a webquest
Where to Post Your WebQuest
• Suggestion: Wikis! (wikispaces)
• Why Wikis:• Free• Easily to learn• Easy to edit• Several Teachers could edit
the webquest at any time (great for adding resources and clarifying directions)
• http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers100K
Work Time
Begin posting your webquest online.
Be prepared to share!