WebQuests “One-Stop Shopping” for Technology Infusion Across the Curriculum Presented by Patricia Espejo Library Media Specialist Academy I Middle School, Jersey City, NJ
What is a WebQuest An inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by students is online. By providing links necessary to complete the quest, the student is able to focus on the material rather than spend time looking for it. The five-part WebQuest (Introduction, Task, Resources, Process, Evaluation, and Conclusion) promotes critical thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
Why Use WebQuests? WebQuests use scaffolding. Students can proceed at their own pace. Students don’t get lost in the “surfing” process. Can cover all content areas or a single subject. Students work on authentic tasks.
WebQuests: Help to develop a student’s critical thinking skills. Are a great cooperative learning activity. Help to increase student interest and motivation.
WebQuest Design Introduction Task Process and Resources Conclusion Evaluation
Links Online tutorial – WebQuest t/quest-a.shtml t/quest-a.shtml t/quest-a.shtml Article – “The Student Webquest: A Productive and Thought-Provoking Use of the Internet “ Template Kathy Schrock’s Page - ebquest/webquest.html ebquest/webquest.html ebquest/webquest.html
Links The WebQuest Page Tutorial Taskonomy - html html html WebSite Evaluation – Jim Kapoun, C&RL News, July/august ws/backissues1998/julyaugust6/teachingu ndergrads.htm ws/backissues1998/julyaugust6/teachingu ndergrads.htm ws/backissues1998/julyaugust6/teachingu ndergrads.htm
Links Examples - /webquest.htm /webquest.htm /webquest.htm Examples Examples -
Evaluating a Website Who is the author? Who is the publisher or sponsor? Does the author have any self interest in the information? How accurate is the information? How old is the site? Are the links current?
Modifying a WebQuest Identify your needs. Get permission. Download the Webquest. Revise as needed.
Bibliography Online tutorial – WebQuest Article – “The Student Webquest: A Productive and Thought-Provoking Use of the Internet “ Template The WebQuest Page Tutorial - Taskonomy WebSite Evaluation – Jim Kapoun, C&RL News, July/august st6/teachingundergrads.htm st6/teachingundergrads.htm st6/teachingundergrads.htm Examples Examples Examples Training Materials -