Prof. Alben P. Sagpang

Seminar-Workshop on Developing Technology-Rich Instructional Materials in Mathematics

June 8 – 11 , 2009University of Mindanao, Davao City

What is WebQuest?

An inquiry-oriented activityUses resources on the World Wide WebEnhances HOTS: Problem-solving Decision-making Creative thinking Critical thinking Synthesizing Analyzing Evaluating

What is WebQuest?

Promotes student-centred approaches: Cooperative learning

– a complex task to accomplish by a group

Project-based learning – a project to complete as an output of solving real-world problem using a

variety of tools

What is WebQuest?

Inquiry-based learning – seeking for truth/explanations

about a phenomenon; resolving an issue Discovery learning – seeking pattern/generalization of a

phenomenon

What is WebQuest?

Uses alternative assessment instruments (usually a rubric)

Requires students to go beyond simple fact finding

Different from “scavenger hunts” (students are given a list of items they must find (answers to questions, for example, or instances of data) and are set loose on the Web

What is WebQuest?

InterestingMotivatingChallengingEmpoweringFounder - Dr. Bernie Dodge

San Diego State University

Two Types of WebQuest

Short-term WebQuest knowledge acquisition and integration making sense of large amounts of

information typically completed in one to three

class periods

Two Types of WebQuest

Long-term WebQuest extending and refining knowledge analyzing a body of knowledge

thoroughly and transforming it creating a product that others can

respond to typically completed in one week to a

month

Parts of WebQuest (for zunal.com) Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher PageNote: These parts may not be exactly the

same with other Webquest formats

Introduction Overview (often a simple one) of what is

to come

Many WebQuests take place within a story setting; in these instances, the Introduction is where the plot and characters are introduced

Task Focus: What students are going to do – the end

result/product

Examples: problem or mystery to be solved position to be formulated and defended product to be designed personal insight to be articulated anything that requires the learners to process &

transform the information they've gathered

Process

Includes clear steps to accomplish the task

Resources needed (from Web or other supplementary files)

Introduces role playing for group task

Evaluation

Evaluation criteria needed to meet performance and content standards

(e.g., BEC competencies/Syllabi/NCBTS)

Assessment tool (.e.g., Rubric)

Explanation: How grade is computed – e.g. common grade for group work vs. individual grades?

Conclusion

Summarizes what the learners will have accomplished or learned in this WebQuest

May include additional links to encourage them to extend their thinking into other content beyond this lesson

Teacher Page

 Includes information to help other teachers implement the Webquest:

Target learners Standards Notes for teaching the unit Credits Sample student output

Sample WebQuests

www. zunal.com

Where appropriate, you may use those WebQuests in your instruction

WebQuest Rubric

 Originally created by Dr. Bernie Dodge, the Founder of WebQuest

Let us use Version 1.03 Modified by Laura Bellofatto, Nick Bohl, Mike Casey, Marsha Krill, and Bernie Dodge

Last update – June 19, 2001

Planning Your Own WebQuest  Step 1: Decide to Adapt a WebQuest or

Create from Scratch Creating from scratch

– might seem like a daunting task

Adapting an existing WebQuest – give credits for any ideas you use

Planning Your Own WebQuest  Step 2: Choose a Topic, Title, Subject & Grade How to choose an effective topic? Refer to BEC competencies/Syllabi

– the one that you used to Not all topics are appropriate for WQ One that encourages inquiry-based, technology-

rich project, invites creativity, has can have multiple interpretations

Planning Your Own WebQuest  Step 2: Choose a Topic, Title, Subject &

Grade Brainstorm some topics for your final product

As you develop your lesson topic, consider what goals and standards you would like the final lesson to address.

Planning Your Own WebQuest  Step 2: Choose a Topic, Title, Subject & Grade What are the Big Question(s) you'd like your

students to answer as a result of doing this activity?

You will need to consider what roles you will have your students play. Three to four roles is usually a good number

Planning Your Own WebQuest  Step 2: Choose a Topic, Title, Subject

& Grade Make a catchy titleDetermine subject and grade level

Planning Parts of WebQuest  Introduction Provide an engaging first statement that sets the stage

for the entire Webquest. Use your creativity to immediately “hook” students. Include the essential or guiding question* around which the

WebQuest revolves (*Note: may be included as part of the Task) Provide necessary background information.

Planning Parts of WebQuest  Task Describe the end result of the work students will do. Example: a performance, a multimedia presentation, a product You may have everyone complete the same You may offer your students a variety of tasks from which

to choose.

Planning Parts of WebQuest  Process Describe the step-by-step process

students will go through to accomplish the task . Define any roles they will be playing.

Taking the time to carefully explain the process up front will head off many potential problems and help to avoid frustration and confusion.

Planning Parts of WebQuest  Process Information Sources – Identify the online

and offline resources students may use.

Embed links to Internet resources in the WebQuest itself.

Planning Parts of WebQuest  Evaluation Measure student results periodically during the

WebQuest as well as at the end.

Ongoing feedback will help keep students motivated and on target with their research.

Many rubrics are available online or you may create your own.

Planning Parts of WebQuest  Conclusion Make a final statement that:

– brings closure to the WebQuest – gives students an opportunity to reflect

on what they’ve learned.

Many quests conclude by encouraging students to extend their learning.

Planning Parts of WebQuest  Teacher Page List the following:

– objectives, – standards – credits/references – etc.

Getting Your WebQuest Published Two options to choose: Option 1: Submission for Completion Only • be published immediately

Option 2: Submission for Completion & Featured • be published after 48 h on front page• featured at zunal.com • you will get lots of visitors Take a tour: www.zunal.com