WebQuest Design Project Step 2

EDUU 512 WebQuest Assignment Description

You will be creating a WebQuest for a grade level and subject area of your choosing. You will be using www.zunal.com for this assignment. Zunal.com makes developing WebQuests easy- read the notes on their website in each section of the WebQuest to help guide you! You should explore the website and look at several examples before starting your own. The WebQuest needs to be set up to answer a specific question or solve a specific problem (real or simulated) which aligns with inquiry based learning. The WebQuest should take a week or less to complete so do not make the task too complex. The WebQuest must meet the following criteria:

· involve higher order thinking skills

· involve collaboration between students

· utilize web resources

· be connected to state or national standards

Step 1-Welcome, Introduction, Task (Due Week 5)

1. Create a (free) account at www.zunal.com

2. Decide on a topic or theme for your WebQuest. I recommend browsing through state standards to help you choose. Select the grade level and standards that align with your idea.

3. Complete the Welcome tab of the WebQuest on the Zunal website.

4. Complete the Introduction tab of the WebQuest on the Zunal website.

5. Begin locating online resources on your topic and decide on a task or tasks you want your students to accomplish. Complete the Task tab of the WebQuest on the Zunal Website.

Step 2-Process (Due Week 6)

1. Process is the most detailed portion of the WebQuest. You will write a detailed set of directions for each step in the WebQuest process and include links to specific websites/web resources that apply to each step. Consider how you will include higher order thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy), collaboration, and differentiation. Complete the Process tab of the WebQuest on the Zunal Website.

Step 3- Evaluation, Conclusion, Teacher Page, Final Template (Due Week 7)

1. Develop a rubric for assessing the final product. Make sure the rubric delineates specific criteria that the final product must meet as well as descriptions of the different levels of quality. Complete the Evaluation tab of the WebQuest on the Zunal Website.

2. Write a conclusion that summarizes what learners were to have accomplished and include any extension activities. Complete the Conclusion tab of the WebQuest on the Zunal Website.

3. This section includes information for other teacher who may want to use your WebQuest. It should include content standards addressed, credits, and other resources that would help a teacher utilize the Webquest. Complete the Teacher Page tab of the WebQuest on the Zunal Website.

*For steps 1-2 you will need to copy and paste the information you are including in your WebQuest onto a Word document in order to submit for grading. For Week 7 (Step 3) just include a link in the comments box to your final Webquest for review.

*Academic Integrity- Just a friendly reminder that you must submit an original WebQuest. While it is fine to get ideas from the internet and other WebQuests, it is important that most of the WebQuest is your own work!