implementing and creating webquest for an elementary classroom

Implementing and Creating Webquest for the Elementary Classroom : 

Implementing and Creating Webquest for the Elementary Classroom Presenter: Charlotte Vaughn

Workshop Objectives : 

Topic: Implementing and Creating Webquest for the Elementary Classroom Outcomes: Identify and define webquest Identify why webquest are valuable tools Increase competency in the use of technology in the classroom Compare and contrast webquest to determine good and bad webquest Create your own webquest for their classroom Workshop Objectives

What Are Webquest? : 

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So What is a Webquest? : 

An inquiry oriented activity in which some or all materials the learner interact with comes from resources on the internet. So What is a Webquest?

Key Features of Webquest : 

Internet based activity that is centered around a doable and engaging task Challenge students to solve a problem Answers are not predefined, must be discovered or created. Teacher acts as a facilitator learning and utilize scaffolding to help all learners Key Features of Webquest

Webquest Are Not : 

An internet scavenger hunt Simply answering questions right off the screen Only one answer to solve the problem Only for gifted students Webquest Are Not

Starting Point : 

Starting Point

Webquest Design : 

Includes six components Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page (Optional) Webquest Design

Introduction : 

Orients students and captures their interest Introduction

Task : 

Describes the end product of the activity Task

Process : 

Explains strategies students will use to complete the task Includes resources Think about your learners Think about your topic Decide on roles and responsibilities to give to learners The PROCESS section is where most of the external web sites will be linked. Process

Evaluation : 

Measures results of the activity Usually a rubric Evaluation

Conclusion : 

Encourages students to reflect on experience and task Summarizes the activity Conclusion

Teacher Page : 

Contains tip on using webquest Includes standards, tips and student examples Teacher Page

Benefits of Webquest for Teachers and Students : 

Student-centered Facilitate learning Supports all learners Foster collaboration Integrates technology Emphasizes higher order thinking skills Benefits of Webquest for Teachers and Students

Group Activity : 

Now we will breakup into groups by grade levels and complete an activity to explore Webquest. Go to the following link: http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestwebquest-es.html Wait for instructions and then begin the task. Group Activity