Using to teach Content:Comparing Instructional Strategies

Citation

Strickland, J. (2005). Using WebQuest to teach content: Comparing instructional strategies. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 5(2), 138-148.

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Contents

Introduction1

Background2

Methodology3

Results4

Critiques5

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Definition of WebQuest

“An inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes form resources on the internet…”

(Dodge, 1995)

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Introduction

Using presentation software to enhance a lecture or students using the computer to publish the research paper using a word processing program.

(Maddux, Johnson, & Willis, 1997)

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Introduction

Using technology to foster innovative teaching and learning.

(Maddux et al., 1997)

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Gap

Teachers may feel that WebQuests are useful for developing critical thinking skills.

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There is no study examined the link between WebQuest and teaching content.

Purpose

- to compare the use of WebQuests with traditional instruction

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Research Questions

1. Do students gain needed content as a result of completing a WebQuest?

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Research Questions

2. Is there a difference between the information learned by students who completed a WebQuest activity and those completing traditional classroom activities?

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Background

Why WebQuests? Why WebQuests?

ExposedEnvironment

ExposedEnvironment

Real-life

Sources

Real-life

Sources

Critical ThinkingCritical

Thinking

Cooperative Learning

Cooperative Learning

Facilitative Learning

Facilitative Learning

Increased MotivationIncreased Motivation

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FOCUS Principle

Challenge to think

Orchestrate learners and resources

Find great site

Scaffold high expectations

Use the medium

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WebQuest Approach

Unambiguous Process

Reachable Resources

Clear Tasks

Attractive Introduction

Reflective Conclusion

Standard Evaluation

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Participants

18 males

20 females

Experimental group

24 males

24 females

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School: Dallas, TexasCourse: Texas history courseSs: 86Grader: 7th

Research Design

Instructional strategies

Control Group

Topic: Roadmap to freedom

Traditional Classroom

WebQuest Activity

Experimental Group

Topic: Ss’ interests

Traditional Classroom

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Poster Activity

Teaching Procedures

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The same instructor

2 weeks

Results

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Results

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Results

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Critiques

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WebQuest is not supported by the administrators and instructor.

The assessment focused on content not on the innovation.

The topic chosen is different.

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