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Introduction to the Quest
Task
Have you ever had a students in your class who just don't get excited about the material? Maybe it's because they lack background knowledge; maybe it's that they are distracted by other life concerns; or maybe it's just that they aren't motivated by the presentation. Imagine for a moment how these students may react if you could provide them with the opportunity to explore relevant material to your topic, but through the sights and sounds of an interactive computer. This activity will help you see how this can be done through the use of an online activity known as a WebQuest.
A set of WebQuests, created by students in the Educational Technology Department of San Diego State University, teachers in public schools, and Pac Bell Education First Fellows, are listed below. Look for at least two in which you might have an interest. Explore these WebQuests, then think about answers the following questions. You will be asked to comment on the questions at the bottom of this page.
- Which two WebQuests did you examine?
- Describe what you noticed as the main two similarities between the activities.
- Other than content, describe what you noticed as the main differences between the activities.
- Which activity did you find most engaging? What did you find engaging about this activity?
- Through which activity do you think students would learn the most? What characteristics lead you to this belief?
Advice
You should probably spend about five to ten minutes on the two WebQuest of your choice. Read through the text and try a couple of links. Be sure to look at the task, but don't feel you need to research each of the questions.
Resources
Most of the example WebQuests we have for your examination were made for students in grades K-12. However, the processes are exactly the same for any age group. For ease of access, the WebQuests are listed by subject area.
The Arts Cultures
HistoryEducation Literature Math Science Miles of styles
Critique art styles over the miles and through the ages.2 Views 4 U
Compare and contrast two interestingly matched artworks.Your True View
Find your truth in these contemporary artworks.You choose
Make a monitor museum and re-create your favorite paintings.Visual Glossary
Understanding the elements and principles of art.Eyes of the Beholders
A collaborative activity to promote a community of seers.The great art mystery
Identify which paintings are fakes.A Mini Tour to China
The task: To become comfortable with Mandarin Chinese so that information on China can be taught to middle school and elelmentary school students.Searching for China
You are a member of a special team that will travel to China to investigate the country, the people, and the culture for the government.Washington DC or Bust
Your task: Design a brochure advertising three different day tours of the DC area.A Feudalism WebQuest: Japan and Europe
Compare feudalism in these two distinctive cultures.Leadership, Issues and the Upcoming British Election
As a newspaper reporter, your task is to analyze the state of British politics and communicate your analysis to your readers.The 1960s Museum
Identify people and events of importance in the 1960s.VIAJAMOS A...
A rich relative has decided to send you to the Spanish-speaking country of your choice to immerse you in the language and culture. But how do you choose?Problem Based Learning
Find out how to create problem-based learning activities.Exploring Educational Technology
Identify what sort of people and jobs are found in this field.The SCANS report
Address the educational concerns of limited English proficiency adults and their families.Raise Your Voice!
Learn how to contact government official or corporate executives on cases related to human rights, animal rights, and the environment.WWW Handbook for Journalists
Visit WWW journal sites and analyze each for the type of information it contains.The Devil's Arithmetic: A Holocaust Webquest
You and your partner are travel writers who are writing a guide the book on the Holocaust in "The Devil's Arithmetic."Pentagram Quest
Find out who, where, why and how the pentagram has been used throughout history.Mission to Save the Earth
Your mission is to save the earth within three years.Designing a sustainable ecosystem
The Task: Design a sustainable ecosystem in a selected biome.Meet Billy Baleen, Baby Beluga, and Shamu!
Learn about the environment, food, and a day in the life of a whale.Investigating Archaeotype
See how students are exploring the past in a simulated archolegical dig.The Planet Earth Expedition
A group of aliens is studying a planet to relocate, and they've identified the Earth as one possibility.
Product
When you have thought through your answers to the five questions in the Task section of this module open the T3 discussion forum and post your observations.
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Last updated: 5/20/97