Webquests

Introduction
How can you harness all the resources on the web and create a meaningful assignment? toc You can create a WebQuest! Bernie Dodge was the creator of the WebQuest concept that has become a valuable resource to many!

So, what is a WebQuest, and how and why can it be valuable to learning?

**Tasks and Deliverables for Class Six Assignment**
1. You have learned about WebQuests through the links on D2L. Now expand your understanding with the tasks and information below.

2. Evaluate a WebQuest using the following techniques: > ===**NOTE: there are two tabs on the grading rubric spreadsheet - make sure you use the webquest rubric.**===
 * ===**Find a WebQuest worth evaluating from one of the following sources:**===
 * **SanDiego State University** Site Go here, On the Left Hand Side, select **Find a Webquest**, then > Use either the Quest Garden search or Grade Level Matrix to fine a lesson OR
 * **Google** the web...Put in something like "6th grade science WebQuests".
 * OR search Webquest Maker: http://www.zunal.com/
 * ===Use the project grading rubric posted below in "Webquest Project" to evaluate the Webquest that you chose===
 * **Save the rubric as: "Your last name_CL_6."**
 * **Upload a digital copy of your graded rubric to the D2L dropbox.**

3. Read any three of the four WebQuest articles available below. media type="custom" key="12719558"

Deliverables :

 * 1) Webquest evaluation uploaded to D2L
 * 2) Reflections: Add these to your 510 Google Document: (NOTE: Include citations to the articles you read in all reflections)
 * List and describe 5 of the 11 tasks for WebQuests that you feel will most benefit your learning environment. Why did you choose them?
 * What is the difference between a short and long WebQuest? Provide a brief (one paragraph) description of a lesson that could be used for each.
 * Name and describe the 5 critical steps in the WebQuest.
 * What are the strengths and weaknesses of a WebQuest?
 * What are your thoughts about incorporating a WebQuest into your classroom?
 * What challenges, concerns, and benefits do you see with integrating technology based on the TPCK Theory?

3. Begin a DRAFT of your WebQuest. It can be a short or long WebQuest. Write your ideas in a word document and upload them to the discussion link on D2L for Carol's comments and approvals. Include the following information in your word document.
 * Write your Task - What will the students have as their end product?
 * Brain storm the Process - What are the steps? Are you going to have roles? Will students work individually or in groups? This is an informal beginning of your process - bulleted lists are acceptable at this stage.
 * Copy and paste the websites or resources that the students will use. Try to organize them in groups.

WebQuest Project
You will design a WebQuest, a lesson plan, and include a rubric within your WebQuest. You must complete a project plan and the WebQuest.


 * **Project Plan**: [[file:Project_plan_SP12.doc]]
 * **Grading Rubric: [[file:Webquest&Excel -Rubric_SP12.xls]]**

Resources
√ Blog Summarizing: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/02/15/the-best-sources-for-internet-scavenger-hunts-webquests/ √ Always write in Sans Serif for on screen viewing!!! √ Finding easy to read web pages: Yahooligans - @http://kids.yahoo.com/ media type="custom" key="4703035"
 * PowerPoint introduction to a WebQuest Part 1**

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 * PowerPoint introduction to a WebQuest Part 2**

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 * Example WebQuest - "To Kill a Mockingbird"**

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 * Searching for a WebQuest!**

**Here are important links for understanding WebQuests. IF you find something, please add to it!** Designing a Webquest [|Webquests about Webquests:] Process Guides - Things you could do with students to help them think about the information. Useful Webquest Resources - This goes over everything from the history, philosophy to the implementation. Recommended site for Making @http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/web_quests/

Rubrics
Make Rubrics Rubistar - Below are two short movies to show you how to use. - @http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
 * **Making** a rubric on Rubistar: @http://www.screencast.com/t/2GPxOt4PsE7
 * **Saving & Downloading to Excel**: @http://www.screencast.com/t/Vtoe3gscIL

Mediums for Making your WebQuest

 * Off line - Word, PPT, RTF, Wiki, Google Docs & Publisher - Word Template** [[file:WebquestTemplate.doc]]

**Walker Template** Off Line Work - Move to your ESU space
 * Word (Windows) Bookmarking: @http://www.screencast.com/t/TLLqId59
 * Word (Windows) Hyperlink: @http://www.screencast.com/t/RZracIooEcr
 * Mac Bookmarking: @http://www.screencast.com/t/ycS8DX4CC
 * Mac Hyperlink: @http://www.screencast.com/t/Q0DQVsFb9BJ
 * Word Tutorials and Help [|: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_word.htm]
 * @http://webquest.sdsu.edu/templates/lesson-template1.htm
 * @http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/web_quests/where/
 * On the web - WIKI, Blog**
 * **Wiki based Webquest: http://wiki-quest.wikispaces.com/**
 * **Jing tutorial for creating WebQuest in a Wiki: @http://www.screencast.com/t/Vh5QjHR5**
 * **Examples for a wiki: http://recyclingwebquest.wikispaces.com/**
 * **Zunal WebQuest Maker**: **@http://zunal.com/**
 * **Teachnology: @http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/web_quests/where/**
 * **Teacher Web: @http://teacherweb.com/TWQuest.htm**
 * @http://webquest.sdsu.edu/LessonTemplate.html

Tutorials - Hyperlinking

 * MAC - Hyperlink within the same document (bookmark/anchor)
 * MAC - Hyperlink to a webpage
 * Windows - Hyperlink within the same document (bookmark)
 * Windows - Hyperlink to a webpage

Supporting Literature
of research. //AACE Journal, 16(4//),441-456//.// // Association for Interpretation) //, pp. 16-17. http://search.ebscohost.com // Leadership // , //63//(4), 14-19. http://search.ebscohost.com // Today // , //30//(1), 29-35. http://search.ebscohost.com
 * Abbit, J., & Ophus, J.(2008). What we know about the impacts of WebQuests: A review
 * Beck, L. (2008, May). WebQuests,Wikis, and Wilderness. //Interpreter (National//
 * March, T. (2005). The New WWW: Whatever, Whenever Wherever. //Educational//
 * Mangelson, J. & Castek, J. (2008). Thinking outside the book:Engaging students with webquests. //Book Links//, //17// (6), 46-47. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/publishing/booklinks/resources/thinking_outside_the_book.cfm
 * Schweizer, H., & Kossow, B. (2007). WebQuests: Tools for Differentiation. //Gifted Child//