Introduction to WebQuests

Course Code: DED4020
School: Distance-Education.org

Description

Introduction to Webquest is a seven day online course. Learn the basics involved in developing a WebQuest for your own classroom use. You will have the opportunity to evaluate other WebQuests and evaluate them based on a set list of criteria

This course is offered by a State Accredited University and offers State Board Continuing Education credits for Michigan teachers. If you are located in a state other than Michigan, please check to see if your State Board will honor the Continuing Education Credit. The course provider will be happy to provide you with appropriate documentation.

This course is designed for K12 teachers but the concepts and examples will translate for any online course developer.

Outcomes

The objective of this training is to help assist you with the development of a WebQuest draft for your own class. After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Encourage inquiry-based learning using the Internet.
• Develop and assess an online curriculum (WebQuest) delivered via the Web.
• Fine-tune Internet searches in order to obtain the most relevant information.
• Evaluate information portrayed on various websites.
• Develop and implement rubrics for evaluating WebQuests.
• Have a solid understanding of the WebQuest design process.

Assessment

Grading Policies: This course is self-directed and assessments are graded immediately upon completion. Please check your success in the Tools, Gradebook area. Assessments can be re-taken any time during the course. This course allows you to earn 1 SB-CEU which is available to anyone completing the course with a 70% or better passing score.

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