Now that you know more about webquests, please indicate what you liked or didn't like about them and how you think you may be able to apply what you learned today in your classes?
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I like that short projects can be made. Some of the examples seemed like they would take a lot of time and perhaps only one or two a year would be done. Shorter versions could be done more frequently. Webquests will allow more chances to get the students out of the classroom, get technology in their hands, and incorporate more writing in my instruction.
Wow... I have really had tunnel vision lately as far as my lesson ideas go, so it was so great tonight because: 1. the collaboration with other teachers from other departments was insightful 2. a REAL webquest is much better than a Scavenger Hunt for student learning 3. this new tool will really enable me to add validity and interest into some of my more "boring" lessons.
I like webquests because they are a great way to facilitate student-centered learning. I feel like my students can figure things out for themselves through a webquest instead of me telling them. Perhaps the only negative about a webquest is the time required to create a high-quality quest. I'll have to do more searching on webquests that already exist in order to save myself so much legwork.
If I were a student, I would love to be assigned a webquest. It would give me time to research on my own and complete an assessment that shows my learning. As a teacher, I see them as an opportunity to use technology, get the students involved actively in their learning. Moreover, I like the creative side of webquest for the instructor as well as the student. The issue, however, is time. To create and organize a webquest needs quality time.
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I like that short projects can be made. Some of the examples seemed like they would take a lot of time and perhaps only one or two a year would be done. Shorter versions could be done more frequently. Webquests will allow more chances to get the students out of the classroom, get technology in their hands, and incorporate more writing in my instruction.
Wow... I have really had tunnel vision lately as far as my lesson ideas go, so it was so great tonight because:
1. the collaboration with other teachers from other departments was insightful
2. a REAL webquest is much better than a Scavenger Hunt for student learning
3. this new tool will really enable me to add validity and interest into some of my more "boring" lessons.
THANKS SO MUCH!
I like webquests because they are a great way to facilitate student-centered learning. I feel like my students can figure things out for themselves through a webquest instead of me telling them. Perhaps the only negative about a webquest is the time required to create a high-quality quest. I'll have to do more searching on webquests that already exist in order to save myself so much legwork.
If I were a student, I would love to be assigned a webquest. It would give me time to research on my own and complete an assessment that shows my learning. As a teacher, I see them as an opportunity to use technology, get the students involved actively in their learning. Moreover, I like the creative side of webquest for the instructor as well as the student. The issue, however, is time. To create and organize a webquest needs quality time.
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