WebQuests08

= Pieces of a WebQuest =

Introduction

 * ==== Your hook - Why am I about to learn this and why should I care? ====
 * ==== Ties into student’s previous learning. ====
 * ==== Foreshadows what the lesson is about with a engaging description or a compelling question or problem. ====

Task

 * ==== The end result – what are the students going to do in this unit/lesson. ====
 * ==== Doable and engaging ====
 * ==== Makes students think beyond basic comprehension! ====
 * ==== Outcome should include choices! ====

Process and Resources

 * ==== Step by Step instructions with the resources needed embedded in each step. ====
 * ==== Each step is clear and can be followed by reading it. ====
 * ==== Steps move from basic knowledge to higher level thinking. ====
 * ==== Built in Checks for Understanding ====

Evaluation

 * ==== Rubric for Grading. ====
 * ==== Students should know what they are getting graded on and how BEFORE they begin. ====
 * ==== Qualitative and Quantitative descriptors. ====

Teacher Page

 * ==== How to teach this lesson including handouts and other teaching resources. ====
 * ==== Very helpful for others who find your lesson and want to use it. ====
 * ==== Optional – but highly suggested! ====

= What is already out there… =
 * ==== Find a partner – Look for same grade level/subjects if possible ====
 * ==== Go to: http://webquest.org/ ====
 * ==== Choose at least 2 webquests to evaulate using the provided rubric. ====

= Where to Begin =
 * ==== Look at your TEKS and the ARRC ====
 * ==== Identify an upcoming unit ====
 * ==== Highlight Student expectations - How can the students demonstrate these to you? ====
 * ==== Create the Rubric for evaluating the student learning ====
 * ==== Design the Project (with the help of your friendly ITS and Librarian) ====

= End Products ~ Think about something different! = = Design Patterns = = =
 * ==== Podcasts ====
 * ==== Wikis ====
 * ==== Multi-Media Presentations ====
 * ==== Blogs ====
 * ==== Etc. ====
 * ==== WebQuests usually fall into certain types of design patterns. ====
 * ==== Take a few minutes to look over these links to get ideas for your webquest: ====
 * ==== http://webquest.sdsu.edu/taskonomy.html ====
 * ==== http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designpatterns/all.htm ====

= Example: =
 * ==== http://texasenergy.wikispaces.com/ - Sixth Grade Webquest covering energy sources – adapted from an existing webquest ====
 * ==== You don’t have to start from scratch! ====

= Time to Plan! = = =
 * ==== Start planning your webquest – grab a partner or work alone – your choice! ====
 * ==== Use the paper provided to get started and to make your notes. ====
 * ==== Webquest.org – look around for more ideas. ====

= Where to Post Your WebQuest - Suggestion: Wikis! (wikispaces) =

** Why Wikis: **

 * ==== Free ====
 * ==== Easily to learn ====
 * ==== Easy to edit ====
 * ==== Several Teachers could edit the webquest at any time (great for adding resources and clarifying directions) ====
 * ==== http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers100K ====