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WebQuest: 

WebQuest Ashley Ledbetter Keynote Presentation FOED3010

What is a WebQuest?: 

What is a WebQuest? A WebQuest is a learning tool utilizing technologies associating with the World Wide Web to support active and cooperating learning methods. WebQuest follows a pattern, allowing students to explore certain issues, base their findings, and come up with their own conclusions.

Why use WebQuest?: 

Why use WebQuest? Integrating Technology Increase student motivation Higher-level thinking/discover by themselves Take roles (team) Cooperative learning

When Can a WebQuest be Used?: 

When Can a WebQuest be Used? WebQuest can be used in any subject area and any grade level. A single WebQuest can be used for a whole-class discussion or independent work.

WebQuest Pattern: 

WebQuest Pattern Introduction : Identify the problem Task : Describes the activity in detail Process : What are the strategies used to complete the task? Resources : A list of required websites Evaluation : Conduct the evaluation results Conclusion : Sum up the activity & reflect on the results

Benefits of WebQuest in the Classroom: 

Benefits of WebQuest in the Classroom Time Management Teaching Strategies Students creating their own answers Problem Solving Student’s own pace Beneficial for all students

Well-Planned WebQuest: 

Well-Planned WebQuest Guidance for Students Creative Project Room for flexibility Informative links Group work or Independent work

Teachers Should....: 

Teachers Should.... Information is correct Links work properly Information fits curriculum & grade Make notes BE CREATIVE Be a facilitator

WebQuest 101: 

WebQuest 101 http://youtu.be/o4rel5qOPvU

Helpful Links: 

Helpful Links www.webquest.org www.zunal.com www.teacherweb.com www.discoveryeducation.com

References: 

References www.webquest.org http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/webquest.shtml http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi