Web Quests Resource-based Learning Konstantinos Bantikos Primary Education School Consultant Trabzon, 3-7 May /05/2014
Information literacy Specific knowledge and skills: Acknowledgement of the need to be informed Available resources distinction Information spotting Assessment of resources Creative exploitation of resources Knowledge of ethics Dissemination of research findings Management of findings 06/05/2014
What is a “Web Quest” Inquiry-oriented lesson format based on learning scenarios Search for material on the Web and aim at important, useful and remarkable information with specific teaching objectives Information is the raw material The teacher is given a methodology for lesson planning 06/05/2014
Web Quest structure Introduction of the learning scenario Project (aims, pupils’ role, topic) Procedure (methodology, deliverables, tools etc.) Resources Assessment (criteria) Conclusions (feedback) 06/05/2014
Web Quest design 1. Propose the appropriate resources 2. Pose the appropriate questions 3. Share roles and promote collaboration 4. Determine assessment criteria 06/05/2014
1. Propose the appropriate resources Quality and quantity of resources The choice of the proposed resources needs to comply with the following assessment criteria: Authority Recency Objectivity Credibility Content Format 06/05/2014
2. Pose the appropriate questions Critical view of available resources Avoidance of plagiarism Posing the right questions that urge pupils give solutions, propose new ideas, analyze, take decisions etc. 06/05/2014
3. Share roles and promote collaboration Team-collaborative skills building: cognitive processes social/communicative skills metacognitive skills roles and responsibilities for team members positive interdependence of team members 06/05/2014
4. Determine assessment criteria Student assessment based on Rubrics Rubric design needs : assessment criteria according to educational objectives Assessment scale Specific characteristics about expected performance 06/05/2014
The evaluation of webquests made using rubrics Rubric about the assessment of presentations with the use of Pcs an example /05/2014
Web Quest development, posting & dissemination Web Quests have usually the form of a website It can also be designed on a word processor, a presentation software or on a spread sheet. Also, in printed form. examples: /05/2014
resources WebQuest.com Internet4Classrooms line_quest.htmhttp://internet4classrooms.com/on- line_quest.htm Create a Web Quest on zunal /05/2014