Description: In this assignment, we are going to review examples of WebQuests. A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. The WebQuest model was developed in early 1995 at San Diego State University by Bernie Dodge with Tom March.
WebQuest Matrix Review
Instructions:
1. Evaluation for this assignment will be based on the WebQuest Review Rubric (see below). Please review the rubric before you proceed.
2. Work with a partner. In your write-up, be sure to specify the points of view shared by the partner and his/her contributions to the write up of the final review. This course and the ICCATs program put a great deal of emphasis on collaboration. The analysis of this collaboration is going to play a role in each of the group assignments.
3. Go to the WebQuest Portal and choose a WebQuest lesson that is appropriate to your subject area and level of instruction.
In the menu on the left-hand side of the page, click on "Find WebQuests."
You can do a keyword search in the search option at the top of the page.
You can search by content area and grade-level in the search in the middle of the page.
Try one of these. Focus on WebQuests that have high ratings (ratings over 40 recommended).
4. Choose ONE lesson for your group that you all feel most effectively incorporates the principles of constructivism.
5. Describe the lesson and identify the constructivist principles that are addressed in the various elements of the lesson. Also, analyze how and why the WebQuest addresses the principles.
6. Explain how the WebQuest lesson has potential for use with English Language Learners (ELLs).
7. Provide suggestions for improvement for the WebQuest so that it will be useful for the instruction of ELLs in your classroom currently or those you might teach in the future.
8. Write a review 3-4 pages in length.
9. Submit your paper to OncourseCL as an attachment. Your instructor will provide guidance.
Evaluation Rubrics for WebQuest Reviews
Items of Evaluation
Points
1. A lesson overview. (e.g. goals, tasks, process, resources, evaluation)
and
Background information of the WebQuest e.g. URL, grade level, subject area, targeted audience, proficiency level etc.).
4
3. Discussion of Constructivist Principles (at least 3-5 principles mentioned)
5
4. Discussion of the suitability of the WebQuest to ELLs
4
5. Suggestions for WebQuest improvement
4
6. Detailed description of collaboration between partners.
