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Announcements. Read Chapter 2 for Thursday Reading notes Email Blog URLs All a ssignments should be submitted via LiveText. Web Quests & Interactive PowerPoints. Day 3. Web Quest… What is it?. An inquiry-oriented lesson format Encourages problem solving and discovery
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Announcements Read Chapter 2 for Thursday Reading notes Email Blog URLs All assignments should be submitted via LiveText
Web Quest… What is it? An inquiry-orientedlesson format Encourages problem solving and discovery Students produce artifacts / projects with specific aims www.webquest.org
Components of a WebQuest • Catches the reader's attention to draw them into the quest • Provides background information • States what the students will be required to do • Outlines what products will be expected • Provides step-by-step instructions • Links to Internet sites to assist • Offers a strategy for evaluating product • Summarizes the experience • Allowsreflection about the process http://www.internet4classrooms.com/using_quest.htm
Benefits of Web Quests fosters cooperative learning through collaborative activities differentiates instruction encourages accountability
Drawbacks to Web Quests labor intensive for creator teacher is willing to turn ‘control’ over to learners content must be developmentally appropriate and supplement instruction
Brainstorm of WebQuest Topics • Cluster into groups of 2-3 • Each group will be given a NASPE Standard • Brainstorm Web Quest project ideas / topics that could align with standard • Think Big, Outside of the Box, Be Creative
Interactive PowerPoints • Presents instructional content in interactive formats • Hyperlinks guide learners through content • Examples • Sample 1 • Sample 2 • Sample 3
Microsoft PowerPoint Tips Hyperlinks Action buttons Master Slides Animations
Assignment #2 • Create a Web-Quest Project or Content Delivery activity using PowerPoint. • Focus should be PE, Health, Nutrition, or Health Related Fitness content • Your aim: • Guide learners through content / task • Evaluate learner’s knowledge of content • Deliver content in interactive / fun formats
Computer Lab is Open One-on-One Microsoft PowerPoint if needed Assistance with Story Boarding or Brainstorming