Artifact 5

Context:
This webquest was created in my Literacy and Technology class at Appalachian State University during the Fall Semester of 2002. We were introduced to the progressive learning that Webquests provide. Technology is a useful tool and creating a Webquest helped me with having an idea for what I can create in my future classrooms with my own students.

Impact:

This project has given me a background knowledge of creating a webquest, so I can create one for my future class. This particular webquest serves as a fun way to integrate technology into the classroom. The students will learn about the lessons through engaging activities. This webquest fulfills many of the NCSCS competencies for the second grade in technology, science, and social studies. It also allows the students to explore and use their critical thinking skills.

Alignment:

Throughout my teaching career I plan to create a variety of Webquests for various subjects and areas so that my students will have a different resource for lessons besides lecture or the basic ways of teaching. Planning the lessons on a Webquest will actively engage the students in learning. Also, Webquests are a good planning strategy for the homework that could be done online. (Tech Competency II D) As the students are involved in the Webquest there is an assessment that the teacher looks at when grading what they learned, and whether their developmental level is beginner, developing, accomplished, or exemplary.
(Tech Competency IV A)