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EDUC 275 March 23, 2006. AGENDA Housekeeping – Due dates. Discuss WebQuests in relation to teaching and learning. Complete broadcast and save to tshare. Complete website evaluation activity. The Learning Power of WebQuests. The What : Key Characteristics Authentic Task
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EDUC 275March 23, 2006 • AGENDAHousekeeping – Due dates. • Discuss WebQuests in relation to teaching and learning. • Complete broadcast and save to tshare. • Complete website evaluation activity.
The Learning Power of WebQuests • The What: Key Characteristics • Authentic Task • Open-Ended (transformative process) • Individual expertise through roles • Collaboration through group processes • The Why: Theoretical Foundation Where does the WebQuest fit with the three theories we discussed: Behaviorist, Cognitivist, or Constructivist?
The Learning Power of WebQuests • The How: Design and Application • We learned about scaffolding when we studied cognitivist learning theory. How does this principle apply to WebQuests? • How can you promote successful collaborative learning in your classroom?