© Beth Cash 2004
The purpose of this WebQuest is to help you create a WebQuest that fits the needs of your students, and is aligned with your curriculum and meets New York State Standards. You will review already created WebQuests, and locate website resources. You may opt to use an on-line WebQuest Generator, or post your WebQuest on the web. In the process, you will share what you have created with your peers so that you can get feedback on your project, and see what other teachers have developed. Have a great time!
The Task
Create a standards based WebQuest that you can use in your class.
Step 1 - What is a WebQuest? What do they look like?
Bernie Dodge's The WebQuest Page is a good starting place to explore WebQuests, and information about WebQuests. Click on examples to see WebQuests samples.
Step 2 - Locate resources for your students
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tons of sites, but what is here is good |
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sites for use with students |
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collection by grade |
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Step 3 – Create your WebQuest. You may opt to use the WebQuest Generator to generate a paper copy of your WebQuest, or post it to the web on the Teacher Web.
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Step 4 - Peer Review. Prior to the end of the class you will have an opportunity to share what you have developed so far with the group. Offer constructive criticism and praise to each other. Evaluate what you need to modify, develop further, or enhance.
Evaluation –Use the WebQuest Evaluation Form to self-evaluate.
Reflection - Reflect on what you've learned during this process. What worked well? What did not work well? How can you see yourself using this in your class? Can you see your students making up their own WebQuests? What might that assignment look like?