Carol L. Kay Smith, PhD
2011 Technology Conference, Glendale, AZ. May 17, 2011.
Facilitators:
Shelle Hawn sbhawn@mesacc.edu
Carol L. Kay Smith, PhD clksmith@mesacc.edu
Bernie Dodge
Started: 1995, San Diego State University
“WebQuests are inquiry-based activities through which
students
 interact with resources on the Internet” (Dodge, 1995)
Guiding Principles:
Guided Learning, Hands On, Self-Paced, Inquiry and
Problem-Based
“The goal of
the WebQuest is to focus the student on using the information
rather than looking for it. A well-designed WebQuest will involve the student in the processes of analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation” (Dodge, 1995).
Introduction
Task
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion
Teacher Page
“Critical components
of the WebQuest are
1. an introduction,
2. an interesting research task,
3. identified Internet sources (Web sites),
4. clearly defined steps for researching the
task,
5. directions for compiling the research
gathered, and
6. a conclusion” (Dodge, 1995).
 Inquiry or Discovery-Based Learning
 http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Resource_library/proceedings/03_57.pdf
 Problem-Based Learning

http://eye2i.wordpress.com/virtual-poster-sessions/pblwebcasts/
 Experiential Learning
 Multiple Intelligence-Based Learning
 Cognition Research
 http://web.musenet.org/~bkort/constructivism.html
 Developmental Education /National Movement
 Hunter Boyland
http://www.nade.net/documents/Articles/MakingtheCase.pdf
 Nation-wide push to address Dev. Ed. needs
 Characteristics of the Dev. Ed. Student
 Conceptual and Cognitive Basis for Application at this
level and beyond
Sites/Interfaces
• Google Sites:
https://sites.google.com/a/webkwestie.nl/new-7wonders-of-nature/Home
• Weebly: http://techwebquest.weebly.com/index.htm
• Blackboard, WebCT
• Basic Web Page:
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/mgillow/energy.htm
• Possibilities …..Endless!
Short List of Software (Add your own favorites for
building or delivering parts of a WebQuest.)
Audio/Video
•
Jing http://www.techsmith.com/Jing/
Causal Analysis
•
Prezi http://prezi.com/
•
Screen Jelly http://www.screenjelly.com/ Example: Peer Review Process
•
Wimba http://www.wimba.com/
Example: Citation Lesson Example:
Blogs, Wikkis:
•
http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2008/10/23/edtechconnectarchives-bernie-dodge/
Digital Storytelling
•
http://ds106.us/assignments/visual/
Office Products
Example: Topics in the News Example: Peer Review
•
Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Handouts, WebLinks, Tables) Example: What
Happened to the Bees?
•
Podcasting
Abbitt, Jason, and John Ophus. "What We Know about the Impacts of
WebQuests: A Review of Research." AACE Journal 16.4 (2008): 441-456. ERIC.
EBSCO. Web. 25 Feb. 2011.
Gülbahar, Y., Madran, R. O., & Kalelioglu, F. “Development and Evaluation
of an Interactive WebQuest Environment: ‘Web Macerasi’” Educational
Technology & Society. 13 .3 (2010): 139–150. International Forum of
Educational Technology & Society (IFETS).
Kurt, Serhat. "Web2Quests: Updating a Popular Web-Based InquiryOriented Activity." Educational Technology Magazine: The Magazine for
Managers of Change in Education 49.5 (2009): 35-37. ERIC. EBSCO. Web. 25
Feb. 2011.
Skylar, Ashley, Higgins, Kyle, and Randall Boone. “Strategies for Adapting
WebQuests for Students With Learning Disabilities”