The WebQuest assignments seems to have various components to it. I think that in reading the articles it became easier to see the components of what makes up a WebQuest.I learned so much with just these three articles that were provided by Dr. Donovan. WebQuest consist of six important parts: introduction, task, process, resources, evaluation, and conclusion. In reading the articles I found that it is very important to be clear in every step, especially because the work that is done on WebQuest is done as groups on the computer. My target population for this project will be my fourth grade classes. From working with them I know that they are really good at working in groups and helping each other out with group tasks. I think that this WebQuest will challenge them because most of my students don’t have the opportunity to use the computers during school. In reading these articles I also found that it is important to find a topic that is open ended. My original topic I was thinking about was circuits. I’m not sure if this will work or not, but I would like to still try to keep on this topic and create an open ended question about circuits.
Mariela, I'm glad you are getting a good sense of what a WQ is. You are right that you want a topic that is open ended as this allows for creativity and for application of knowledge rather than regurgitation. Electricity is a good topic but I have to think a little bit more about how it might work. In a WQ it is best if students are given opportunity to 'create' a parallel situation etc. yet electricity and circuits seem to be either 'on or off'.
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