YnEuExs - Learning methods and strategies

Structure of the Webquest

Task

Process

Resources

Evaluation

Conclusion

Introduction of webquest and its application in the classroom

What are WebQuest in the classroom?

WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which students get all information from the web. Teachers provide their students with the documents that include links to websites to use the information, according to the activity

What is the purpose of a WebQuest?

A Webquest is a valuable tool to use with students. It allows students to work at their own pace either individually or in a team. A Webquest is a fun, research based tool to help students learn more detailed information about a specific topic being studied and creates a greater sense of importance for that topic

How can a teacher use WebQuest in classroom?

WebQuests increase student motivation by providing an essential question, real-life resources with which to work, and opportunities to work in cooperative groups. WebQuests, by their very nature, encourage the development of thinking skills

Structure of the Webquest

A WebQuest has 5 essential parts: introduction, task, process, resources, evaluation, and conclusion.The original paper on WebQuests had a component called guidance instead of evaluation.

Task

The task is the formal description of what the students will produce in the WebQuest. The task should be meaningful and fun. Creating the task is the most difficult and creative part of developing a WebQuest.[4]

Process

The steps the students should take to accomplish the task. It is frequently profitable to reinforce the written process with some demonstrations.

Resources

The resources the students should use. Providing these helps focus the exercise on processing information rather than just locating it. Though the instructor may search for the online resources as a separate step, it is good to incorporate them as links within the process section where they will be needed rather than just including them as a long list elsewhere. Having off-line resources like visiting lecturers and sculptures can contribute greatly to the interest of the students.

Evaluation

The way in which the students' performance will be evaluated. The standards should be fair, clear, consistent, and specific to the tasks set.

Conclusion

Time set aside for reflection and discussion of possible extensions.

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