Webquest

As you can see the picture above, in this session, we take a look useful web for learning called webquest. Check it out!

What is webquest?
It's an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. It has certain attributes, including: introduction, task, resource, process, evaluation, and conclusion.

Why using webquest?
1. It poses an open-ended question

2. The process is well-explained in step format, so students understand what they should do.
3. Students are aware of their own responsibility to the learning, so they construct deeper understanding of the content.
4. It can be access even at home.
5. Students won't waste the time searching on the net aimlessly.
6. Students won't feel pressured as they can go at their own pace.
What are the attributes?
Introduction: Provides background information about the task and sets to activity.
Task: Includes the activity that is of interest to students and identifies role of cooperative group members.
Resource: Provides Links useful resource on the internet that students may be use to complete the activity.
Process: Provides step by step guide of what students should do to complete the task.
Evaluation: Consists of rubric assessment or checklist.
Conclusion: Includes summary of what teacher hope students will gain through completing the task.

My webquest task was to create a presentation media about integrating skill in english teaching. The media are free for students to choose, such as: microsoft power point, poster, or video scribe. We were given information through the resource link in webquest. After reading several sources I decide to make my own poster. It is something new to me, therefore I was excited. To create the poster, go to the link http://www.postermywall.com/. Free templates are included in certain categories, you can pick the one you like and start your poster project. Try it!

 My poster