Wiki Webquests

Wiki Webquests

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  WikiWebQuests! Challenge yourstudents with a inquiry oriented lesson. Staff Development February 16, 2009 Presented by: Robin Young and Irma Bauer
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  What are WebQuests?? Are online and promotes critical thinking Backed by research and sound methodology Provides a framework to start with Flexible for all subjects Does not have a set length or end product Easy to publish and get started Promotes 21 st Century Skills
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  A WebQuest is:an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. is wrapped around an authentic, doable and interesting task requires higher level thinking, including synthesis, analysis, problem-solving, creativity and judgment. Taken from http://webquest.org/index-create.php
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  A well preparedwebquest allows teachers to work with individuals and groups during the class period.
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  A WebQuest isNOT: a research report or a step-by-step science or math procedure. simply summarizing what they have learned a series of web-based experiences. a hunt for facts for a worksheet/ graphic organizer Taken from http://webquest.org/index-create.php
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  Pieces of aWebQuest Introduction - hook Task – identify outcome Process (and resources) – step by step Evaluation - rubric Conclusion – extending question Credits – who created it Teacher Page – what do other teachers need to know to implement your project. See: http://wikiwebquest.wikispaces.com/
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  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.
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  Task The endresult – what are the students going to do in this unit/lesson. Doable and engaging Makes students think beyond basic comprehension! Outcome should include choices!
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  Process and ResourcesStep 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
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  Evaluation Rubric forGrading. Students should know what they are getting graded on and how BEFORE they begin. Qualitative and Quantitative descriptors.
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  Conclusion Extending QuestionWhat can they do with the information they have gained through the webquest
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  Teacher Page Howto 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!
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  You don’t haveto start from scratch! Take an existing one and rewrite it to meet your TEKS – control the resources!
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  Design Patterns WebQuestsusually 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
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  Work Time! Startplanning your webquest – grab a partner or work alone – your choice! Go online and check out what is there: http://Webquest.org Check out the design patterns for samples Begin tweaking a webquest
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  Where to PostYour 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
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  Work Time Beginposting your webquest online. Be prepared to share!