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Inquiry-based learning and technology: designing and exploring WebQuests.(Technology in the Classroom)
I really liked the versatility of this software [WebQuest]. These are great ways to incorporate reading into a very important aspect of physical education. Enjoy the Ronnie Coleman [a bodybuilder] picture in my intro!
I received the above E-mail from Patrick, a future physical education (PE) teacher enrolled in a content area reading course that I teach. Throughout the semester, Patrick expressed his interest in using WebQuests with the middle school PE class where he was completing a practicum experience. WebQuests are a way to incorporate inquiry-based learning into content area instruction. More important, WebQuests are a way to interest tech-savvy students in individualized projects. This column will describe the features of a WebQuest, provide advice on how to use a WebQuest, and note excellent sites to explore.
What Is a WebQuest?
A WebQuest is an inquiry-based technology activity designed by Bernie Dodge and Tom March at San Diego State University in 1995. Dodge and March describe WebQuests as activities in which most, or all, of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. Over the past decade, WebQuests gained popularity among teachers at all grade levels. Teachers like WebQuests since their design is based on a constructivist philosophy, and because cooperative learning and scaffolding of…
- World wide WebQuests: Internet research made fun. (The Librarian's...
- Magazine article from: School Library Journal Junion-Metz, Gail July 1, 2002 700+ words
...s talking about WebQuests, but what exactly is a WebQuest anyway? Bernie Dodge...webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html More than a thousand WebQuests devised by educators...Quest, visit "A WebQuest About WebQuests" from the "Training...
- Strategies for adapting WebQuests for students with learning disabilities.
- Magazine article from: Intervention in School & Clinic Skylar, Ashley A. Higgins, Kyle Boone, Randall September 1, 2007 700+ words
WebQuests are gaining popularity...learning activities. A WebQuest involves students...are embedded in the WebQuest itself. Although WebQuests may include specific...task presented in a WebQuest. Because most WebQuests are developed for...
- In virtual pursuit: Linda W. Braun maps out the best practices for using...
- Magazine article from: School Library Journal Braun, Linda W. November 1, 2001 700+ words
...their previous webquest experience. One...that in her mind webquests were nothing more...to learn about webquests is The WebQuest Page. The site...Searchquest and A WebQuest About Evaluating Websites are two webquests designed by Joyce...
- In virtual pursuit: Linda W. Braun maps out the best practices for using...
- Magazine article from: Library Journal Braun, Linda W. October 15, 2001 700+ words
...their previous webquest experience. One...that in her mind webquests were nothing more...to learn about webquests is The WebQuest Page. The site...Searchquest and A WebQuest About Evaluating Websites are two webquests designed by Joyce...
- Using webquests to create online learning opportunities in physical education:...
- Magazine article from: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Woods, Marianne L. Karp, Grace Goc Shimon, Jane M. Jensen, Karla October 1, 2004 700+ words
...differentiate various types of webquests, the steps in webquest design, and examples...interested in creating webquests can be found on The WebQuest Page (Dodge, n...process for creating webquests appears on The WebQuest Page (Dodge, n...
- Cell City WebQuest.(TRIED AND TRUE)
- Magazine article from: Science Scope Rasmussen, Clay Resler, Amy Rasmussen, Audra January 1, 2008 700+ words
...affordable activities. WebQuests, online activities...describe how I use a WebQuest called Cell City...Resources Cell City WebQuest--www.msdwt.k12.in.us/WebQuests/ RasQuest/Cell...State University WebQuest Page--http...
- E-Learning and Teaching Community, Kiko, Establishes Central Library and Tools...
- Press release article from: Business Wire September 5, 2000 700+ words
...method, known as WebQuests. Dodge, along with other WebQuest experts, has...Internet-based WebQuest lessons. Tens...actively using WebQuests, which are...Internet-based WebQuest lessons. For...teachers can create WebQuests with easy...
- WebQuest blossoms.(Website)
- Magazine article from: School Library Journal Barack, Lauren September 1, 2005 700+ words
...hopes his popular WebQuests will flourish even...QuestGarden (webquest.org). A professor...University, Dodge designed WebQuests, learning activities...approximately 2,000 WebQuests on his site (webquest.sdsu.edu), complete...
- Solar System Webquest.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: School Library Journal MINKEL, WALTER November 1, 2000 700+ words
...Build a planet: Stemig's Webquest helps groups of three or...KidPix graphics program. The Webquest site also includes a list...interested in creating their own Webquests should take a look at Bernie Dodge's Webquest site at edweb.sdsu.edu...
- Using webquests in the social studies classroom; a culturally responsive...
- Magazine article from: Reference & Research Book News May 1, 2009 700+ words
...rationale and approach for using WebQuests in the secondary social studies classroom...should know, then introduces the WebQuest as a source of historical, cultural...culturally responsive social studies WebQuests are included as examples. The text...
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