EDCI648 Workshop: Designing WebQuests

Workshop Created for SDA Teachers in Eastern Canada

Presented August 24 & 25, 2004

Professor: Larry D. Burton, PhD

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Session #	Reading/Responding	Producing/ Collaborating
1 Exploring WebQuests	• Read the course syllabus • Explore the course website and resources (http://www.andrews.edu/~burton/classes/edci648/) • Read WebQuest TASKonomy	• Do “WebQuest on WebQuests”
2 Building WebQuests	• Explore Dodge’s Templates and Filamentality – select one to use to create your WebQuest(s) • Read the following resources resources on “search techniques” Step Zero Four NETS for Better Searching Specialized Search Engines	• Select topic for your WebQuest(s) • Begin finding sources
Post-workshop Creating Your WebQuest	• Read Burton's chapter on WebQuests • Explore Rubistar Online Rubric Generator • Explore Dodge's rubric resources • Review Process Guides • Read Fine Points Checklist •Evaluate your WebQuest using the project assessment rubric that the professor will use •Sample WebQuests • Mackinac Bridge WebQuest: A journalistic exploration of the building of the Mackinac Bridge by Michigan Conference Teacher William Crawford for his 1st-8th multi-grade school. The WebQuest is connected both to the study of Michigan history and a major field trip the school takes regularly. • Fort Mackinaw Surrendered!: This retelling WebQuest was designed by Michigan Conference teacher Cali Campillo for her 1st-8th multi-grade school. This WebQuest explores Michigan history while integrating language arts with the performing arts. • 6-Legged Creepy-Crawlies: A complilation focused WebQuest on Insects developed by Ohio Conference teacher Dawn Trammell for her 3rd-4th grade science class. • Spacing Out: An exploration of our solar system developed by Indiana Conference teacher Tracy Arnett for her 5th-6th grade science class. This two part WebQuest uses both compilation and invention tasks • Last Days of Christ: This WebQuest asks students investigate the Passion Week of Christ and then retell the story via a radio program. WebQuest written by Lake Region Conference teacher Danaran Frederick for his academy level religion classes. • Terrorist in the Chem Lab: This WebQuest ask high school chemistry students to investigate several historical chemists as they prepare a legal defense for a contemporary chemist accused of terrorism. Prepare by Jenifer Daniel, teacher at Clay High School in Indiana. • Who Cares About Gero Nursing?: This college level WebQuest was prepared for a gerontology nursing course by Giny Lonser of Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. The quest uses a journalistic approach and asks students to produce an article for a newsletter.	• Select the design pattern for your WebQuest • Select and clarify tasks for students • Develop assessment instruments for your WebQuest • Map out the process for students • Document the WebQuest for other teachers (if using Dodge's Templates) • Submit final WebQuest to professor (send me the URL for your WebQuest via email)