Topic of the Week: WEBQUESTS
A WebQuest is defined, by Bernie Dodge at San Diego State University, as "an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the Internet."
Spotlight Site of the Week!
The WebQuest Page @ San Diego State University
This site is designed to serve as a resource to those who are using the WebQuest model to teach with the web. By pointing to excellent examples and collecting materials developed to communicate the idea, all of us experimenting with WebQuests will be able to learn from each other.
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Additional Sites:
- AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer: Blue Web'n
An online library of 2035 outstanding Internet learning sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format.
Click here to visit resource - Education World: WebQuests
The WebQuests featured are original WebQuests, created by the editors of Education World.
Click here to visit resource - BestWebQuests.com
Look to this site for a matrix of the best WebQuests arranged by content area and learners' age. You'll be able to submit yours for consideration and get tips on WebQuest design.
Click here to visit resource - WebQuests: Arranged by Dewey Decimal Classification
Offers WebQuests for grades 4-12 students covering various subjects including science, mathematics, art, mythology, and artists. Also includes teacher's resources and teaching tools.
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Judi's Corner
This week features safety tips and materials:
Home Safety Council
Through national programs, partnerships and the support of volunteers, HSC educates people of all ages to be safer in and around their homes. Great resource section for educators!
Our Other Web Sites
Online Resources
- Webinar: Web Proxies - How to Protect Your Students and Network
Learn how to block web proxies and ensure the online safety of your students in this free, one hour event. Sponsored by DeepNines - Webinar: Four Ways to Maximize Your Wireless Network
Learn how to maximize the capabilities of your wireless network. This free one hour discussion, sponsored by Motorola, will cover the applications and benefits of a wireless network including: enriching the classroom experience, video surveillance for campus security, disaster recovery, community access, collaborative and creative learning. Sponsored by Motorola - More resources
Each week, I'll answer your questions, post announcements and provide interesting input!
Email me at jrajala@eduhound.com
That's all for this week! "Remember...the Web is a terrible thing to waste!"