Web Based Instruction

HNA Fall In-Service 2000

• Insertion into an existing curriculum vs. whole new curriculum
• Use of Internet is integral to the learning objectives.
• Take time to plan the activity.
• Look around, do searches, go to sites.
• Give students problems to solve.
• Create a plan B if the net is down.
• Plan for students who do not have access to the Internet at home.
• Make efficient use of all available resources.
• The web is one of the many available tools.
• Working in groups allows for multitasking.
• Make sure everyone is an active participant.
• Spend class time practicing skills necessary for the project.



WEB QUEST

Definition        Types        Uses      Structure      Tools         Accessibility

 

What:       An inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information that students interact with comes from resources on the internet.

 

Type:      There are two types:

                Short Term:

                        Designed for completion in one to three class periods

                        Goal is knowledge acquisition and integration

                        Learner processes and synthesizes new information.

               Longer Term:
                         Designed for completion within one week to one month.
                         Goal is extending and refining knowledge
                         Learner analyzes a body of knowledge, transforms it,
                           and demonstrates understanding by presenting it.

When?       Appropriate uses:

                            Student centered projects                                       

                            Guided research

                            Independent student learning

                            Cooperative learning settings

Structure?          Six sections:

                   Introduction: orients the learner to the objectives and raises interest

                   Task:  description of the end product

                   Process:  steps necessary for completing the task

                   Resources: pre-selected web sites to assist in completing the task

                   Evaluation: rubric for evaluating the end product

                   Conclusion: summarization of the process.

 

Presentation?     Choose software with which you are most comfortable, have time to use and like to use.

• Word:             Most are familiar with this software.  You can make the necessary connections to the Internet.

• PowerPoint:    More and more students and faculty are using this software for various presentations.  It can be used the same way for creating a web quest with connections to the Internet.

• FrontPage:       This software is designed to be used on the web.  It can be made available simultaneously to all students which can reduce the need for printing.  It keeps students focused during the research process.  It provides links to all points in the research process without having to establish a Internet connection each time. [Click for example]

Accessibility:  The HNA network provides the capability to share Web Quests. This allows access at all networked computers and for independent activity.  There are several options on how this is done.  A conference with Darren or Sister Ann Cornelia can help determine the best method.

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