The technology tool that Lauren and I decided to explore this week was something called WebQuests. We first discovered these during our social studies class this semester. Although it was not one of the options that Randy provided for us, we thought that this would be something cool to share with the class. They can be great learning tools in any classroom.
A WebQuest is an online lesson that other teachers have designed for their students. It allows the students to explore a topic on the internet independently. WebQuests are set up with step by step instructions for the students so they know exactly what they are to do for the lesson. It introduces the topic to the student first and then gives them a detailed set of instructions to follow throughout their quest.
WebQuests are great to use in any classroom. I have only really looked into how to use them for elementary school classrooms but I am sure that secondary teachers could use them as well. I think that these are great for students who are just learning how to explore and research on the internet. It provides them with enough guidance however it still gives them the independence to work on their own. I think that WebQuests are easy for teachers to use and that it is an easy way to incorporate technology into the classroom.
I'm looking forward to the resources you'll share in class. Can students create webquests?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like WebQuest would be a great thing to use when there is going to be substitute teacher. It can be edited from home, but viewed in the classroom by the students. I'm looking forward to finding out more during your presentation.
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of incorporating WebQuests into the classroom. I have seen them used in one of my field experiences, and the students loved it. But most importantly they learned a lot from the experience. I am looking forward to hearing more about WebQuests.
ReplyDeleteRandy, I guess students could make their own WebQuests, however they may be quite difficult to create for elementary school students. I am sure that high school students could handle it, it would make a neat project for students and a great way to assess their knowledge of a certain topic.
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