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Overview:

This professional development WebQuest was designed for use during the eMINTS professional development session "Planning a Classroom Website."  It should be used in conjunction with the module.  This WebQuest assists teachers in thinking about how the content of their future classroom website will support teacher-facilitated, student-centered, inquiry-based learning.  At the end of this WebQuest, teachers will combine the knowledge gained through this WebQuest with information presented in the module to create a storyboard for a high-quality classroom website.

Suggested time:

Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Introduction of WebQuest and team formation - 5 minutes
Exploration of websites and completion of research organizer - 25 minutes
Sharing with home teams - 15 minutes
Creating "Top Ten List" - 15 minutes
Sharing of "Top Ten Lists" - 15 minutes

Standards:

This WebQuest is aligned with the following ISTE NETS for Teachers:

I. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES.
Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
Teachers:

  1. design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
  2. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
  3. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
  4. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
  5. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
     

II.  TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.
Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:

  1. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
  2. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
  3. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.
  4. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
     

IV.  PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.
Teachers:

  1. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
  2. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.

Contact:

Questions and comments regarding this WebQuest should be directed to:

Diana Dell, Ed.S.
Educational Technology Specialist
Valley Park School District
ddell@vp.k12.mo.us