New Media Language Training Inc. project
Funded by:
Nancy Van Dorp
John Allan
Jim Edgar
Create a Webquest for your
OSLT/ ELT Class
New Media Language Training Inc.
Abstract
This session explains what
webquests
are, how they can benefit language
learning and where to access
webquests
and related resources
online. Using a template, participants
will be guided through the steps to
make a customized
webquest
. This
workshop is open to all, especially
anyone interested in the CIC
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funded
LearnIT2teach Stage 4.
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Presentation Outline
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What is a webquest?
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Webquests and language training
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Sample OSLT webquest
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Online webquest resources
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General info
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Readymade webquests
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Build a webquest
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Template
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Webquest 101
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Part 1
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4rel5qOPvU
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What is a webquest?
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Review
Inquiry
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oriented project
Set in the web
Students answer deep, meaningful
questions about content area
Common format
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Introduction
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Task
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Process
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Evaluation
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Conclusion
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Content
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based Curriculum for ESP
A content
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based curriculum integrates
target language learning and content
learning.
(Marco (2002)
Content
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based instruction
“
employs
authentic reading materials which
require students not only to
understand information but to
interpret and evaluate it as well....
”
Brinton, Snow,
and Wesche (1989)
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Internet in Content
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based ESP
Increased motivation and participation
More opportunities to interact with the
target language and content area
Greater integration of reading and
writing
skills
Able to implement a pedagogy based
on problem solving and critical
thinking
More self
-
paced autonomous learning
that is learner
-
controlled
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Features of a Good Webquest
Higher order, critical thinking (not
restating information)
Simulates a lifelike situation
Requires use of effective research skills
Highly collaborative (with defined
roles) clear objectives/assessment
(More interesting for teachers if groups
are doing something different.)
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Sample webquest
A New Bridge for the Nation's Capital
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Webquest
Resources
WEB PAGES
SPECIFIC CONTENT
http://webquest.org/index
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create.php
Technology: To Buy or Not to Buy
http://questgarden.com/61/07/5/080221060851/
Genetic Engineering: What will our Future look like?
http://questgarden.com/112/06/8/101023150156/proc
ess.htm
http://academics.smcvt.edu/cbauer
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ramazani/Links/webquests.htm#ESL_Web_Quests
Multiple Intelligences
http://www.eslgo.com/classes/mi/index2.htm
Work and Travel Webquest
http://jasonbarnaby.tripod.com/
http://www.zunal.com/
Modals
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=152942
Passive Voice
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=152950
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Steps to a
WebQuest
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Search and use
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Search and alter
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Create an original
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Search Existing
WebQuests
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http://
webquest.org
/
search
or
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Build Your Own
WebQuest
Starting Point Options:
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Quest Garden (
registration)
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Word template
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PowerPoint template
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3
rd
party (
Zunal
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registration
)
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HTML
templates
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Build Your Own
WebQuest
Open template PowerPoint file
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Topic
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Design Pattern
(http://
webquest.sdsu.edu
/
designpatterns
/
all.htm
)
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Introduction
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Task
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Process
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Evaluation
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Conclusion
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Teacher Page
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Save, Store & Publish
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Conclusion
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Good fit for blended learning
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Abundant and alterable
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PBL
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Higher order/ critical thinking
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Multi
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modal project
(brainstorm, writing,
researching, presentation,
cooperation,
…)
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Reusable
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