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What is a WebQuestWebQuest?
Inquiry-based learningStudent-centeredCombines instructional strategiesUses and processes information Can be short-term or long-termOrganized in a specific way that has become universal
Web Quests in 21st Century LearningWeb Quests in 21st Century LearningReaching more students successfully
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Web Quests in 21st Century LearningWeb Quests in 21st Century LearningReaching more students successfully
WebQuest format:WebQuest format:•Introduction•Task•Resources•Process•Evaluation•Conclusion
Teacher's Guide(optional)
EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE:
“Literary Fan Club”http://itdc.sbcss.k12.ca.us/curriculum/literaryfanclub.html
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Focus students' inquiry on questions that are challenging and have to be solvedTeach students specific procedures and strategies in the process of solving the quest (i.e., metacognition and problem solving) Include opportunities for students to access information that is essential to the inquiry Give students opportunities to work with peers (cooperative learning)Help students develop competencies while completing a sequence of activitiesProvides the opportunity for performance/presentation Involve students in the process of deriving the standards for performance Rely on authentic assessment of learning
WebQuests
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Student-Centered:
Students play a roleNot text book drivenTeacher as facilitatorChoosing themes that have meaning to studentsHave a stake in the presentation and set up their own criteria
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““Rewriting Romeo and Juliet ” ” http://www.richmond.edu/~ed344/webquests/shakespeare/
•Cross-curricular
English
Drama/Film
Social Studies - cultural studies
•Meaningful learningComprehension and transferable knowledge
•Multi-media presentation Greater retention
An example of how a WebQuest is student-centered:An example of how a WebQuest is student-centered:
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•Working in a team
Cooperative Learning:Cooperative Learning:
The Internet in the 21st Century SchoolThe Internet in the 21st Century SchoolThe Why and How for Success for All
Business model (Knowledge Management) AND life-long learning
•Social skills
•Learn how to deal with constructive feedback
•Learn how to reach a consensus
•Awareness of their contribution (reflection sheet)
•Learn about different jobs and roles
•Listening skills
•Verbal skills
•Appreciate diversity
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Enthusiasm
Motivation
Expressing opinions
Talking about frustrations
Reflection
Affective LearningAffective Learning::
The Internet in the 21st Century SchoolThe Internet in the 21st Century SchoolThe Why and How for Success for All
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Learning stylesLearning styles - speaks to all types of learners
TactileAuditoryVisual
Working on students’ on strengths and weaknesses (E.g. WebQuests for at-risk students project)
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Where to begin:Where to begin:
Get together with other teachers Combine strengths and expertise
Explore Web Quests that are already available
Don’t duplicate it if you don’t have to
Assess your students’ needs (Multiple Intelligences etc.)
Start slow E.g. Nine Reasons to Use the Internet
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Created byCreated by Sabine Cossette:
•Consultant in information communication technologies (ICT) for the English Montreal School Board (EMSB)
•EMSB office:
6000 Fielding Ave. Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T4 Telephone: (514) 483-7346 Fax: (514) 483-7246 Email: [email protected]