Sample WebQuest shown in today's class.
How do you ensure that students will be engaged in your WebQuest activity? View the WebQuest Taxonomy of Tasks to determine in what category your original WebQuest will fall. Share with the class your idea for a "hook" or introduction and your WebQuest category.
Now that you have an idea for your WebQuest, how will you design the entire process section for your learners? What are the major components of a WebQuest and what is the role of each in the learning activity? The Building Blocks of a WebQuest page will help you to better understand the purpose of each.
PART TWO: Some Things to Consider:
Here are some questions to consider as you are working on your WebQuest (you do not need to turn in responses to these questions):
*Is your WebQuest topic authentic in order to engage your students?
*Is your WebQuest task challenging and doable?
*Do your learners need to think independently and critically during the WebQuest activity?
*Is collaboration between your students important for the successful completion of the WebQuest?
*What scaffolds (visual organizers, software tools, prompting questions and suggestions) are provided in your WebQuest?
FOR NEXT WEEK:
1. We will not meet as a class on Thursday. This is a working day for your WebQuest project. Make sure to review the project description for details on your assignment. Go to the QuestGarden website to login to edit your WebQuest.
2. We will conduct peer reviews of your WebQuests during class on Tuesday, April 10. Please come to class with at least 1/2 of your WebQuests completed so that you will be able to get feedback from other students.
3. On Thursday, April 12 we will begin our last major project - the Capstone project. In preparation for class - please bring your favorite trail mix ingredient (M&Ms, peanuts, pretzels, etc.) to class on the 12th.
NEED A LATE PASS?
Are you curious about how you learn in a technology class? How is your learning affected by your own motivation, strategies, and the learning context? Here is an opportunity for you to reflect on the process! A research study is being conducted to examine undergraduate students' self-regulated learning process in an introductory educational technology course. You can be part of it and benefit!
If you participate in this research, you will complete a one-on-one semi-structured interview to discuss your learning experiences during the EDIT 2000 course. The interviews will be conducted by the end of this semester. You will be the one to decide the specific time and location for the interview. It'll be easy and fun! Please contact Ying Liu at yliu@uga.edu if you are interested. Your attention and participation will be very appreciated.
