web quests: for adult e-learning for adult learning and collaboration

WebQuests & ThinkQuestsWebQuests & ThinkQuests

COOL IDEAS FOR COOL IDEAS FOR E-LEARNINGE-LEARNING

COOL IDEAS FOR COOL IDEAS FOR E-LEARNINGE-LEARNING

Copyright 2005 © Bernice Glenn, Glenn & Associates

Presentation at ASTD-LA eLearning group. Bernice Glenn, Glenn & Associates

Copyright Bernice Glenn ©2006 Glenn & Associates 2

WebQuests: WebQuests: Cool Ideas for e-Learning!Cool Ideas for e-Learning!WebQuests: WebQuests: Cool Ideas for e-Learning!Cool Ideas for e-Learning!

WebQuests are an inquiry-oriented activity that deals with a central, open-ended question.

Participants complete activities using information gathered from resources that focus on information gathered from the Web and social networks.

WebQuests are an inquiry-oriented activity that deals with a central, open-ended question.

Participants complete activities using information gathered from resources that focus on information gathered from the Web and social networks.


WebQuest PossibilitiesWebQuest Possibilities


WebQuests: a Powerful Learning ToolWebQuests: a Powerful Learning Tool

Stimulates investigation and collaboration through access to Web resources

Can be used for group participation or individual development

Stimulates investigation and collaboration through access to Web resources

Can be used for group participation or individual development


WebQuest Tasks Can Include:WebQuest Tasks Can Include:

» Retelling Retelling information information

» Designing a PlanDesigning a Plan

» Compiling information from several sourceCompiling information from several source

» AnalysisAnalysis

» Building Self-knowledgeBuilding Self-knowledge

» Consensus BuildingConsensus Building

» PersuasionPersuasion

» Retelling Retelling information information


» Compiling information from several sourceCompiling information from several source

» AnalysisAnalysis





WebQuest Building BlocksWebQuest Building Blocks

An INTRODUCTION sets the stage and providesbackground information

Involves a TASK that is interesting and doable

Defines the PROCESS needed to complete the Task

Provides the RESOURCES needed for completion

Includes a GUIDANCE section with detailed help

Ends with a CONCLUSION that briefly restates the initial problem.

An INTRODUCTION sets the stage and providesbackground information

Involves a TASK that is interesting and doable

Defines the PROCESS needed to complete the Task

Provides the RESOURCES needed for completion

Includes a GUIDANCE section with detailed help

Ends with a CONCLUSION that briefly restates the initial problem.


Introduction Introduction

» Sets the stage by introducing the Quest in an engaging and interesting setting.

» Sets the stage by introducing the Quest in an engaging and interesting setting.

The Task or Questions to be pursued can be framed as:

» a story or an adventure

» a reenactment,

» a role-play.


» Briefly describes a TASK that is doable, interesting, and engaging.

» The Task can be either a group or an individual project, designed to:

» Briefly describes a TASK that is doable, interesting, and engaging.

» The Task can be either a group or an individual project, designed to:

» Solve a Problem

» Defend a viewpoint

» Compile information from many sources

» Analyze information

Task Definition Task Definition


Process Process

» The PROCESS specifies the activities that participants need to accomplish in order to complete the task.

» The PROCESS specifies the activities that participants need to accomplish in order to complete the task.

» Provides a step by step description indicating how participants will accomplish the task

» Provides a step by step description indicating how participants will accomplish the task


Resources Resources

»Web resources include Web resources include LinkedInLinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, , FaceBook, Twitter, and other social networksand other social networks

»Company IntranetCompany Intranet

»Searchable databases with Searchable databases with hyperlinks to all the sourceshyperlinks to all the sources

»Web resources include Web resources include LinkedInLinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, , FaceBook, Twitter, and other social networksand other social networks

»Company IntranetCompany Intranet

»Searchable databases with Searchable databases with hyperlinks to all the sourceshyperlinks to all the sources

» Sources needed to complete the task are Sources needed to complete the task are provided by the WebQuest designer. provided by the WebQuest designer. » Sources needed to complete the task are Sources needed to complete the task are

provided by the WebQuest designer. provided by the WebQuest designer.


Guidance Guidance

» Guidance offers detailed How-to Help Guidance offers detailed How-to Help » Guidance offers detailed How-to Help Guidance offers detailed How-to Help

»Includes descriptions on how to Includes descriptions on how to organize and present the organize and present the information acquired through all information acquired through all the resources being usedthe resources being used

»Provides detailed directions, Provides detailed directions, diagrams, structure aids, diagrams, structure aids, examples, etc. examples, etc.

»Includes descriptions on how to Includes descriptions on how to organize and present the organize and present the information acquired through all information acquired through all the resources being usedthe resources being used

»Provides detailed directions, Provides detailed directions, diagrams, structure aids, diagrams, structure aids, examples, etc. examples, etc.


Use a WebQuest for:Use a WebQuest for:

» RetellingRetelling information information


» Compiling information from several sourcesCompiling information from several sources

» AnalysisAnalysis




» RetellingRetelling information information


» Compiling information from several sourcesCompiling information from several sources

» AnalysisAnalysis





RetellingRetelling

Retelling is used to confirm understanding of some basic Retelling is used to confirm understanding of some basic information.information.

Participants are asked to absorb some information and Participants are asked to absorb some information and then retell it in a report or by answering some basic then retell it in a report or by answering some basic questionsquestions..

Retelling is used to confirm understanding of some basic Retelling is used to confirm understanding of some basic information.information.

Participants are asked to absorb some information and Participants are asked to absorb some information and then retell it in a report or by answering some basic then retell it in a report or by answering some basic questionsquestions..

» WebQuest 1: Understanding the WebQuest 1: Understanding the employee benefits packageemployee benefits package

» WebQuest 2: Confirming a procedure WebQuest 2: Confirming a procedure described on the company Intranetdescribed on the company Intranet


Design a Plan TaskDesign a Plan Task

Creates a plan of action based on research to Creates a plan of action based on research to achieve a pre-determined goal.achieve a pre-determined goal. Creates a plan of action based on research to Creates a plan of action based on research to achieve a pre-determined goal.achieve a pre-determined goal.

Tasks can include:Tasks can include:

» Research when preparing Research when preparing a company 5 year plan a company 5 year plan

» Planning for a new product Planning for a new product introductionintroduction

» Plan for introducing a new Plan for introducing a new company procedurecompany procedure

Tasks can include:Tasks can include:

» Research when preparing Research when preparing a company 5 year plan a company 5 year plan

» Planning for a new product Planning for a new product introductionintroduction

» Plan for introducing a new Plan for introducing a new company procedurecompany procedure


Compilation TasksCompilation Tasks

» Used as a preliminary Used as a preliminary to more complex to more complex analysis tasks.analysis tasks.

» Used as a preliminary Used as a preliminary to more complex to more complex analysis tasks.analysis tasks.

Takes information from a number Takes information from a number of sources and puts it into a of sources and puts it into a common format.common format.

Takes information from a number Takes information from a number of sources and puts it into a of sources and puts it into a common format.common format.


Analytical TasksAnalytical Tasks

Using research sources, considers Using research sources, considers the variables that may be involved.the variables that may be involved.

Speculates as to possible outcomes Speculates as to possible outcomes based on the information.based on the information.

Using research sources, considers Using research sources, considers the variables that may be involved.the variables that may be involved.

Speculates as to possible outcomes Speculates as to possible outcomes based on the information.based on the information.

Can be used when:Can be used when:

» Evaluating possible new markets for current Evaluating possible new markets for current productsproducts

» Creating a new product line for current Creating a new product line for current markets markets

Can be used when:Can be used when:

» Evaluating possible new markets for current Evaluating possible new markets for current productsproducts

» Creating a new product line for current Creating a new product line for current markets markets


Self-Knowledge TasksSelf-Knowledge Tasks

Analysis of personal goals and strengths as Analysis of personal goals and strengths as part of a coaching process.part of a coaching process.Analysis of personal goals and strengths as Analysis of personal goals and strengths as part of a coaching process.part of a coaching process.

» Establishes long-term goals through research of the possibilities

» Examples:

» 1. Self Improvement

» 2. Upgrading management skills


Consensus Building TasksConsensus Building Tasks

Builds consensus by getting a perspective on a Builds consensus by getting a perspective on a variety of problems.variety of problems.Builds consensus by getting a perspective on a Builds consensus by getting a perspective on a variety of problems.variety of problems.

» Many projects require group Many projects require group buy-in for success. Including buy-in for success. Including consensus building can aid in consensus building can aid in moving a project forward.moving a project forward.

» Research can provide authentic Research can provide authentic differences in information that can differences in information that can be discussed and negotiated.be discussed and negotiated.

» Many projects require group Many projects require group buy-in for success. Including buy-in for success. Including consensus building can aid in consensus building can aid in moving a project forward.moving a project forward.

» Research can provide authentic Research can provide authentic differences in information that can differences in information that can be discussed and negotiated.be discussed and negotiated.


Persuasion TasksPersuasion Tasks

Develops a convincing case to Develops a convincing case to change opinions based on what is change opinions based on what is learned from the research. learned from the research.

Develops a convincing case to Develops a convincing case to change opinions based on what is change opinions based on what is learned from the research. learned from the research.

» AdvertisingAdvertising

» PoliticsPolitics


WebQuests - Cold? Or Hot?WebQuests - Cold? Or Hot?

Cool ideas for eLearning

A hot new approach for the instructional designer or trainer.

Cool ideas for eLearning

A hot new approach for the instructional designer or trainer.

web quests: for adult e-learning for adult learning and collaboration

Education

retelling information

basic information

background information

plan task

webquest tasks

plan compiling information

consensus building tasks

sources sources