WebQuest 2.0 teaching scenarios: From theory to practice

Maria PerifanouPontydusgu, Wales, UK

mariaperif@gmail.com

Technology is a tool, not a goal for

instruction. (Kajder 2003,

2004)

..finding the right pedagogical /teaching method is …

Technology is not pedagogy, neither a mean

of pedagogy, but just a way of delivering learning

It is crucial that the teacher’s educational community understand how these tools can be & are being used. (Ferdig, R. E., 2007)

…a big challenge ...needs searching & patience

• Incentivise• Search • Reflect• Learn

Have you found the right pedagogical/teaching methodology for you?

Can you outline the ideal methodology for you….will you be happy with this?

What do you know about

?

……do you have any experience with this?

Webquest is an“inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the internet” (Dodge, 1995)

Introduction Task Process Resources EvaluationConclusion

critical thinking, cooperative learning, authentic assessments, technology integration, scaffolding model, cognitive & constructivist theory (Dodge et al., 1995)

http://web2quest.pbworks.com/

• Explore the wiki in pairs

• Can you explain what is the revised webquest 2.0 version?

• Can you find some common characteristics with your “ideal” teaching methodology?

• Do you think that webquest 2.0 could open new horizons to your teaching?

It’s time for work!Create your teaching webquest 2.0

scenarios!

THANK YOU- EYXARISTW!