Hi All,
What we seem to be missing here is a discussion about methodology. The
webquest, when programmed at its highest level is a fully integrated
piece of curriculum that is holistic and interactive and allows students
to work at their own pace. It fosters higher order thinking,
task/information management, research skills and a range of information
literacy skills development. When it contains student support materials
it becomes a total learning experience. Add to this working in teams,
student-centred learning opportunities and independent learning. When
programmed properly, the teacher truly becomes the facilitator and
guide. Web quests can be set up so they are engaging and relevant to
both the student and the curriculum (content), while providing
opportunities to show student show to apply their learning.
I have never used web quest methodology and limited the program
resources to Web sites only. Include all resource formats - databases,
CDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs, videos, audio, books, charts, magazines, journals,
realia. Students need to know how to use/interrogate all resource
formats, not just the Web.
In the hands of a good TL, working collaboartively with the subject
specialist (teacher), web quests an become examples of curriculum
excellence.
:)
BC
Vice President, Advocacy & Promotion, IASL
Convenor for the Transforming Information and Learning Conference
http://www.chs.ecu.edu.au/TILC
Barbara Combes, Lecturer
School of Computer and Information Science Edith Cowan University, Perth
Western Australia
Ph: (08) 9370 6072
Email: b.combes@ecu.edu.au
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Ann Marie Gordon
Sent: Sunday, 11 February 2007 2:25 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Target: Web app / a defense of "webquests"
My question about a tech topic related to a webquest prompted this
question from David: "Why are webquests so in fashion? How would such
an activity be of benefit to eight year olds? It seems to me that there
are better ways to educate eight year olds. I would rather see them
doing something other than sitting at a computer."
My answer: Why Webquests? Because a computer connected to the internet
is a fabulous way to get information...
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