WebQuest




 * __What is a Webquest?__** A webquest is an inquiry based online learning tool that allows students to complete a lesson or a teacher to reemphasize curriculum using computers and technology. To listen to my audio recording definition of a webquest click media type="file" key="Webquest definition.mp3" width="240" height="20".
 * __Link to Webquest/My Webquest Summary/Link to my page:__** For the webquest assignment I used the site Zunal. This site is great because it allows teachers to create webquests fairly quickly and it even gives step by step directions on how to do so. I knew that I wanted to create a webquest on my unit on the Renaissance. I chose this unitspecfically because of the visual images and artwork that is associated with this time period. Oftentimes I will discuss the artists, art work, patrons, and geography of this period without being able get to all the images I would like the students to see. My webquest requires the students to work in groups of five to research a specific cause or effect of the Renaissance. After this the students create a video presentation using the free software Slide SIx. This presentation should include music, images, and video if possible. This is a great way to demonstrate mastery of material while at the same time learning how to use new technology. t is so important to not only put a name with a face in terms of important playes in the Renaissance but also some of the maserpieces of the time period. This webquest is a great way to cover all this information while at the same time reiterating important information we have discussed. To see my webquest on the Renaissance simply click here.
 * __Reflection:__** This assignment was extremely beneficial and relevant to my curriculum. I feel like some of the things I do each year are stagnant and need to be modified to meet my students needs. When the students use technology they are just naturally more creative and they retain information we have discussed a lot better. I think this is because they are active participants in their learning instead of listening ot me talk at them. I also liked this assignment because it gave me another option for other units I teach...I can nolw use technology but still do something that is new, innovative, and different. Zunal was so easy to use; the directions were so easy to follow and I feel like even a person who was not technologically inclined could use it to create a webquest. I will definitely use the webquest I created as well as new ones I have planned to make on different units that need to be enhanced. Another great activity!