The following comment is for a WebQuest found at the following website: http://www.personal.psu.edu/jxz8/Student_Webquests/Bradley_Knudsen/WEBQUEST.HTML
I think that this WebQuest could be very fun to try. It incorporates some cool ideas (Antonio Banderas, free trips, free cash, etc.) that I really think will engage the students. The introduction is short, sweet, and to the point like it is supposed to be. It sets up the entire WebQuest by providing the background information. The task is clearly defined, and it gives you the overall product that the group is trying to accomplish. The process section breaks the task down into four roles that each member of the group has to perform. There are numerous hyperlinks listed that provide more information if the students need to investigate/research information to sufficiently accomplish their jobs. Each job is also hyperlinked and takes you to a page that goes into great detail about what each student's job is. The resource section only lists a few hyperlinks for the students to explore. However, there is another hyperlink entitled general resources that takes the students to another page listing numerous other resources that they can use in the completion of their jobs. The students will be evaluated on their production of three products (travel journal, itinerary, and presentation). Finally, the conclusion sums up some of the things that each student has learned.
I think that this is a pretty good WebQuest. However, there are a few things that I would probably modify if I were to do it. Some of the activities that are part of the assignment do not really require the Internet to complete them. It also seems that the resources don't really require the students to visit multiple websites to find information and compare answers. There are other things that I would change (depending on the class itself), but for the most part, I think that this WebQuest is pretty well created. Of course, I could be missing a lot of things that should be changed as I still consider myself a novice when it comes to WebQuests.
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Joshua...
ReplyDeleteThis is the best WebQuest! (maybe not the technical side of it...even though that is high quality, as well).
First, I am in love with anything Antonio Banderes. Second, receiving an award for being an honest person sounds alright to me! Third, I love that if I were in this class I could potentially have a specialized cook in gourmet Spanish cuisine! Mmm, paella.
I agree with you that this webquest is unique because it has a separate link for each position within the group. I think that is a extremely good idea and will allow for student to "specialize" in an interest and have a clear set of guidelines.
This is a great example of how you can truly accommodate students through WebQuests.