|
A Web Quest for Exploring the Concepts of Web Quests |
|||||
|
|
|||||
|
|
Conclusion By the time you have completed the parts of this Web Quest, you should have a solid understanding of what is involved in creating an effective Web Quest. Your participation in this Web Quest will aid you in creating an excellent one of your own! In addition to creating your Web Quest for the students, please remember you need to place on your website a Teacher Resource page that explains the purpose and curricular fit of the Web Quest, and offers teachers your suggestions for how to implement the Quest with students. This page should indicate the grade level and unit of study, and note connections to national or state standards. Although Web Quests are time consuming to create, when they are well done, they enrich students’ learning. As Bernie Dodge, the pioneering spirit behind the concept of Web Quests, cautions: There are numerous Web Quests available that are not productive because they merely mimic the old-fashion research paper with a PowerPoint thrown in at the end. Instead, create a Web Quest that engages students systematically in inquiry learning by using appropriate online resources. For more information on well-designed Web Quests, continue to explore online the trove of information. As you explore, you will find Web Quests that you believe are not particularly well done as well as others that are phenomenal and readily applicable in the school setting. Also, be forewarned that site addresses (URLs) change or sites go down, and, thus hyperlinks might not always go to the intended page. |
||||
|
Last revised: 10/20/2009 Tele: (806) 231-5353
Email: jarzt@sjc.edu Office: Mercy 250 Saint Joseph College, 1678 Asylum
Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 |
|||||