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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
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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!
