This week each student in the class created a WebQuest that related to some topic in their content area. A WebQuest is exactly what it sounds like, it is a quest on the web to understand and learn new knowledge about a subject matter.
I did my WebQuest on Fibonacci's sequence. This covered the history of Fibonacci and his sequence, what makes Fibonacci's sequence special and what are some important numbers, and finally, where does Fibonacci's sequence appear in real life. My WebQuest guided students through exploring the questions and finding the answers, but they were also allowed to use other sites if they felt like that was necessary. After researching the "big questions" outlined on the task and process page of the WebQuest , the students were then told to portray the information in a visual media paper. This includes, but is not limited to: PowerPoints, videos, collages, comic strips, pieces of art, or anything else that felt properly conveyed the information learned through exploring the WebQuest and other sites.
This project met many of the standards of technology for teachers including: promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness; incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity; and finally, communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
Overall I found the WebQuest very interesting to make and I think it would be a great tool to use in my future classroom.
I love this idea! I did something along the same lines of setting up the criteria for a project on the WebQuest and having them complete it using whatever means or project type they would like. I could definitely see this being effective for students in my future classroom and I can see it will be in yours.
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