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Orientation

Week 1:  Blogs

Week 2:  Wikis

Week 3:  WebQuests

Week 4:  Google Docs

Week 5:  Podcasting

Week 6:  Web Pages

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WebQuests

This week you will be learning about WebQuests. The tutorials, definitions, and resources below will help you develop a clearer picture of what WebQuests are and how you might use them in your curriculum.  

Table of contents:
  1. What is a WebQuest?
  2. Examples
  3. Creating a WebQuest
  4. Further Reading
  5. Assignment
  

What is a WebQuest?

A WebQuest is an inquiry oriented activity that makes use of the information provided on the internet. The students typically work in groups to solve a problem presented as the "task". The process and resources for completing the task are provided along with a rubric for assessment.


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Examples

Here are just a few examples of WebQuests used in a variety of classrooms. You will find many more if you conduct a search on the Internet.

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Creating a WebQuest

There are many web sites available where you can easily create a WebQuest. For simplicity's sake, we are going to use WebQuest.org this year. You may use another tool if you choose to do so but WebQuest.org will be the tool we use in the computer lab with the students to start off with.

Begin by taking a tour. Everything you need to know to create your WebQuest can be found on the WebQuest.org site.

You may choose to simply select a WebQuest that has already been created. There are many subjects and topics to choose from at WebQuest.org.

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Further Reading

Think Quest Collection
Creating a WebQuest: It's Easier Than You Think
Encouraging the Use of Technology in the Classroom: The WebQuest Connection
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Assignment
  1. Post comment on our class blog:  http://etecteacher.blogspot.com/
  2. Find a WebQuest that you are likely to use in your classroom.
  3. Email the link to your instructor at etecteacher@gmail.com.
  4. EXTRA CREDIT: Create your own WebQuest. Please do this activity only if it is a WebQuest you will actually use. You may start with just the basic components and then add the details later.
  5. Meet in Elluminate Monday night at 6:30 pm for Week 3: WebQuests Presentation and class discussion.

Next weeks module, Week 4: Google Docs, will be made available on this web site on Saturday.

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Questions, problems, uncertainty?  Please email the instructor at etecteacher@gmail.com.