EDUU 512 DB#8

EDUU 512 WebQuest Review Assignment

1. Learn about WebQuests by going through the WebQuest workshop at Thirteen.org http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/webquests/index_sub7.html

Explore the information provided under the explanations, demonstrations, explorations and implementations tabs.

2. Write a brief summary of what you learned that includes responses to the following questions(5pts):

a. What is a WebQuest?

b. What are the benefits of WebQuests?

c. What topics lend themselves to WebQuests?

d. Do WebQuests represent a more Teacher Centered or Student Centered approach to instruction? Explain your thinking.

3. Review one WebQuest by going to the Zunal website www.zunal.com . After selecting a WebQuest from the WebQuest menu to review respond to the following questions about the WebQuest you selected (5 pts.):

a. What is the grade level and subject area for the WebQuest?

b. What is the task students are being asked to do?

c. What is the process they are to follow in completing the task?

d. How are students to be evaluated on the task?