1. Creating WebQuests to Spark Student Inquiry
Kathleen McKim, Head of Libraries, The International Academy-Amman

2. Creating WebQuests to Spark Student Inquiry
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Creating WebQuests to Spark Student Inquiry
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. Tens of thousands of teachers have embraced WebQuests as a way to make good use of the internet while engaging their students in the kinds of thinking that the 21st century requires. The model has spread around the world, with special enthusiasm in Brazil, Spain, China, Australia and Holland. And, now, in Jordan!
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3. Session Goals/Objectives
Introduce the concept of WebQuests: inquiry process and objectives
Design and create a WebQuest
Determine how WebQuests enhance student inquiry
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4. Focus: using information rather than looking for it
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5. Creating the WebQuest

6. Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion
orients students
captures student interest
Introduction
describes the end product
Task
explains strategies students should use to complete the task
Process
Websites students will use
Resources
measures the results of the activity
Evaluation
sums up activity
reflection on process and results
Conclusion
The Webquest Formula
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7. The Design Process
Curriculum/Essential Questions/Enduring Understandings
Topic
Task
RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic)
Process
Resources
Evaluation
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8. Benefits & Caviats Using technology as a hook/student engagement
Authentic task
Covers background knowledge
Re-cycles well
Technology is slow or doesn’t work that day!
Missing links
Inauthentic task
Same task
Copyrights
Creating them takes time!
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9. Resources
Dodge, B. (2002). WebQuest Taskonomy: a taxonomy of tasks. 17 May Retrieved November 17, 2015 from
McTighe, J. & Wiggins, G. (2004). Understanding by design: Professional Development Workbook. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Moreillon, J. (2007). Group information and synthesis product checklist. Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension. Chicago: ALA. Retrieved November 17, 2015 from
Spinks, A. (2009). Citation Data Form. MLA Citation Guide. Retrieved November 17, 2015, from
Star, L. (2000). Creating a WebQuest|It’s easier than you think. Education World. 26 March Retrieved November 17, 2015, from
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