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Nancy Van Dorp John Allan Jim Edgar

Nancy Van Dorp John Allan Jim Edgar . Create a Webquest for your OSLT/ ELT Class. Abstract.

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Nancy Van Dorp John Allan Jim Edgar

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  1. Nancy Van Dorp John Allan Jim Edgar Create a Webquest for your OSLT/ ELT Class

  2. 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-funded LearnIT2teach Stage 4.

  3. Presentation Outline • What is a webquest? • Webquests and language training • Sample OSLT webquest • Online webquest resources • General info • Readymade webquests • Build a webquest • Template

  4. Webquest 101 – Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4rel5qOPvU

  5. What is a webquest? -Review • Inquiry-oriented project • Set in the web • Students answer deep, meaningful questions about content area • Common format • Introduction • Task • Process • Evaluation • Conclusion

  6. Content-based Curriculum for ESP • A content-based curriculum integrates target language learning and content learning. (Marco (2002) • Content-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)

  7. Internet in Content-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

  8. 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.)

  9. Sample webquest • A New Bridge for the Nation's Capital

  10. Webquest Resources

  11. Steps to a WebQuest • Search and use • Search and alter • Create an original

  12. Search Existing WebQuests http://webquest.org/search or

  13. Build Your Own WebQuest • Starting Point Options: • Quest Garden (registration) • Word template • PowerPoint template • 3rdparty (Zunal - registration) • HTML templates

  14. Build Your Own WebQuest • Open template PowerPoint file • Topic • Design Pattern (http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designpatterns/all.htm) • Introduction • Task • Process • Evaluation • Conclusion • Teacher Page • Save, Store & Publish

  15. Conclusion • Good fit for blended learning • Abundant and alterable • PBL • Higher order/ critical thinking • Multi-modal project (brainstorm, writing, researching, presentation, cooperation, …) • Reusable

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