Friday, September 21, 2012

WebQuests

This week we evaluated many different WebQuests that can be used in elementary and determined which WebQuest would be the most effective for one's learning. Through this assignment, I learned a lot about what makes a WebQuest resourceful and what does not. I believe that an inquiry-based learning is a great way for children to learn about how information can be found on the internet. Since the internet is growing rapidly, I believe it important that children get a head start on learning how the internet can be used and the many resources available to them.

As I viewed each WebQuest, I tried to view them from both a teacher's perspective and the child's perspective. I had to determine whether the WebQuest was valuable to one's learning and could easily be accessed. I also determined whether the website encouraged cooperation among peers, easy to read, promoted higher order thinking, and was worthwhile to children. 

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