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WebQuests and Digital Storytelling

WebQuests and Digital Storytelling. What do you want kids to do with technology?. WebQuests. What is a WebQuest ? I nquiry-Based Learning "Inquiry" is defined as "a seeking for truth, information, or knowledge -- seeking information by questioning." can be one class period or more

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WebQuests and Digital Storytelling

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  1. WebQuests andDigital Storytelling

  2. What do you want kids to do with technology?

  3. WebQuests What is a WebQuest? Inquiry-Based Learning "Inquiry" is defined as "a seeking for truth, information, or knowledge -- seeking information by questioning." • can be one class period or more • students work w/partner or in groups • resources are collected by teacher • students aren’t looking for the information, they are using it

  4. Benefits • Tomorrow’s workers will need to collaborate • Builds a solid foundation that prepares students for the future • students use technology to construct meaningful knowledge, skills, and dispositions so they will be able to work in a technologically advanced society

  5. The Key Elements & Function of a WebQuest Introduction Provides background information on the topic and sets the stage for the investigation or activity. Task Includes an activity that is “doable” and is of interest to the students; often identifies roles for cooperative group members. Resources Provides links to high-quality Internet-based resources that students will use to complete the activity; links may be embedded in Process. Process Provides a step-by-step guide for completion of the activity; should provide a clear description of exactly what students should do to complete the task. Evaluation Should illustrate exactly what students should do to be successful; usually in the form of a rubric or checklist. Conclusion Brings closure to the activity and summarizes what you hope the students have learned as a result of completing the activity.

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  7. QuestGarden • 30-Day free trial available. • $20 for a 2-year subscription. • Community of educators Technology: Embed anything in your WebQuest! Voki, Voicethread, Glogster, Animoto, Google Docs and more.

  8. Optional Web Tools • Glogster • Voicethread • iMovie • Garage Band • Differentiate the tool

  9. Digital Storytelling Glogster

  10. Questions? jhagerty@ccs.us http://ccsk12technology.weebly.com/

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