EDUC 275 March 23, 2006The Learning Power of WebQuestsSlide 3EDUC 275EDUC 275March 23, 2006March 23, 20061.1.AGENDAAGENDAHousekeeping – Due dates.Housekeeping – Due dates.2.2.Discuss WebQuests in relation to teaching and Discuss WebQuests in relation to teaching and learning.learning.3.3.Complete broadcast and save to tshare.Complete broadcast and save to tshare.4.4.Complete website evaluation activity.Complete website evaluation activity.The Learning Power of The Learning Power of WebQuestsWebQuestsThe WhatThe What: Key Characteristics: Key Characteristics–Authentic TaskAuthentic Task–Open-Ended (transformative process)Open-Ended (transformative process)–Individual expertise through rolesIndividual expertise through roles–Collaboration through group processesCollaboration through group processesThe WhyThe Why: Theoretical Foundation: Theoretical FoundationWhere does the WebQuest fit with the three Where does the WebQuest fit with the three theories we discussed: Behaviorist, Cognitivist, or theories we discussed: Behaviorist, Cognitivist, or Constructivist?Constructivist?The Learning Power of The Learning Power of WebQuestsWebQuestsThe How: The How: Design and ApplicationDesign and Application1.1.We learned about scaffolding when we We learned about scaffolding when we studied cognitivist learning theory. How studied cognitivist learning theory. How does this principle apply to WebQuests?does this principle apply to WebQuests?2.2.How can you promote successful How can you promote successful collaborative learning in your classroom?collaborative learning in your
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