Class 7 Review

Webquest Tools and Tips

During this session, I learned strategies for creating a strong Webquest activity for my students. 

The goals of the WebQuest are to:

1. Evaluate online resources for students
2. Practice how to implement constructivism/inquiry based
3. Practice designing online experience
4. Reflection on the process

The main components of the WebQuest are:

• Introduction—hook the class!
• Task—give students a project to be completed. 
• Process—every step you provide, please provide sites or resources to get to the goal.
• Evaluation—provide the students with the expectations, don’t just provide the rubric--give them tips to help them achieve the goal.
• Conclusion—leave students with a take away message that ties to the introduction and provides opportunities for extended learning. 
• Teacher Page—share your information and resources with your peers, e.g. description of the audience, resources, standards and background information.  

Key Takeaways:

In designing my project, I will need to:

• keep in mind the scope of my unit and really be clear about my learning goals.  
• present students with the problem first, then guide them to the sites that will help them get to the heart of the task.
• ensure my evaluation aligns with the inquiry goal.  This will be laid out in my rubric and through the goals.
• introduce the trailer (in the introduction or task section.
• include a takeaway message that allows students and teachers the opportunity to reflect.