The Octopus Odyssey: Literature-Rich WebQuests, PowerQuests, and Inquiry-based Learning

The Octopus Odyssey: Literature-Rich WebQuests, PowerQuests, and Inquiry-based Learning
Do you feel like an octopus trying to manage multiple classroom books or reading projects at once? You don't need eight arms to be effective. Instead, you need eight strategies for engaging your students and promoting a love of reading and inquiry. This article explores practical, technology rich projects that will engage students in reading. *This web page is a companion to a conference presentation.*		eduscapes
Harness the Power of Technology! Information Communication Collaboration Audio & Video Take Control! Are you controlling technology…or is technology controlling you? Swim with All the Fish! Books Pictures Video Internet Real Object, People, Experiences Literature Focus Single Book Multiple Books Online Literature Online Resources Theme, Thinking Focus Critical & Creative Thinking Problem Solving Learning Styles Inquiry-Based Learning Focus on Essential Questions Motivation Meaningfulness How & Why? Human Dimensions Technology Tools PowerQuests WebQuests Tools for Information, Communication Orphan Trains A Family Apart & Orphan Train Series by Joan Lowery Nixon Orphan at My Door by Jean Little Orphan Train Rider by Andrea Warren Rodzina by Karen Cushman Train to Somewhere by Eve Bunting http://eduscapes.com/42explore/orphan.htm http://www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us/~orphantrain/ http://eduscapes.com/42explore Quest - Inquiry-based Learning WebQuests, PowerQuests PowerQuest Inquiry-based Large group with PowerPoint Resource-rich readings, visuals, diagrams Thinking-rich discuss, critique, debate http://www.scholastic.ca/dearcanada/books/orphanexcerpt.htm http://kuhttp.cc.ukans.edu/carrie/kancoll/articles/orphans/or_news4.htm What Else?… Introduction Questions Vocabulary Story Starters Roles & Directions Guidelines Try It! Brainstorm questions Characters Plot Setting Time period Objects Remember… Presentations are guides, not substitutes for good teaching What’s a WebQuest? Bernie Dodge, SDSU More than a hunt, More than lists Extends… uses power of Internet http://teacherexchange.mde.k12.ms.us/teachnett/byrd.htm Why WebQuest? Problem Solving Information Processing Collaboration Communication Authenticity Real-World Problems http://www.community.k12.mo.us/school/staff/fuller/quest/quest2.htm http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix.html WebQuests Bernie Dodge’s Approach Inquiry-based Introduction Task Process, Advice, Resources Evaluation & Conclusion Find WebQuests orphan train webquest Train to Somewhere webquest Andrea Warren webquest Google Yahoo http://php.indiana.edu/~kridge/orphan.html http://php.indiana.edu/~kridge/introduction.html Explore the Options - WebQuests Use Adapt Create Co-produce http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/dcronin/hatchet/index.htm http://eduscapes.com/ladders http://eduscapes.com/ladders/themes/webquest.htm Evaluate WebQuests Is it a quality project? Does it fit my needs? Is it a good use of time? Is it a good use of technology? Introduction Large Group Overview discussion, demonstration Background Info Guides assignments, guide sheets http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/tlapages/melsul_quest.htm Manage the Activity Timesavers Technology needs Student teams Project headquarters Timesavers Print: key project elements text-based web pages Reserve the web for: web pages that change interactive web pages interaction with others Technology Needs Organization Large group w/ lg monitor Small group clusters Individuals in lab setting Technology Requirements Word vs PowerPoint vs Net Student Teams Group goal or mission Roles within group single or rotating roles Sharing among groups jigsaws or presentations Assessment: individual & team Project Headquarters Notebook Clipboard Bulletin Board Inspiration Document Assess Student Projects What will be assessed? process, product Who will be assessed? individually, groups http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/tlapages/civilrightswebquest.htm Adapt WebQuests Modify an existing webquest http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq121/ Deal with Linkrot Is the link vital? If not, find new: New Information Multiple Perspectives Many Channels Adapt for Best Mix/Match webquest elements scenarios links processes products assessments http://www.nevada.edu/~marna/msaweb.htm Adapt for Level Level: grade, ability, interest Enhance scenario Different resources: novel Varied outcomes Rewrite for readability Alternative products http://kathyschrock.net/webquest/GILL/index.htm Adapt for Region Local History & Natural Areas Weather & Geographic Feature tornadoes vs hurricanes Country Variation states vs provinces Authors & Literature http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq143/index.htm Extend the WebQuest Finish an incomplete webquest Add breadth and depth Expand the project options Enhance the assessment Update the resources Add a book to a topic webquest http://www.plainfield.K12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq165/index.htm Create a WebQuest Brainstorm Topics What do you teach? What needs outside info? What needs shared? What needs thought? What’s difficult? Create a’WebQuest! http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/chavez/batquest/navigator.html Outcome What do you want your students to be able to do or talk about? Standards, Proficiencies, competencies The Introduction Get them interested! Motivating, relevant, timely Set the stage Provide background, information http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/dino/dinosaur.htm Introductions Book description - summary Definitions - folktale Quote, poem, song Picture or photo - book, setting Take to place or time Use the characters http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/sniewold/webquest.html http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lewis/outsiders/intro.html http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/stennille/ST3/poetrywq.htm http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/brooklyn/chocolate/ http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/cimpullitti/webquest.html http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/ibickman/door/doorindex.htm http://php.indiana.edu/~chuffer/wq.html http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lewis/annefrank/ Task Something doable & interesting series of questions summary to be created problem to be solved position to be debated creative work require thinking! Project vs Activities Build a time capsule Design a society Hold a mock trial Persuade to build museum Design a theme park http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lewis/anthem/ http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/chavez/fairy/ http://www.plainfield.K12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq162/index.htm Types of Tasks Retelling Tasks Compilation Tasks Mystery Tasks Journalistic Tasks Design Tasks Analytical Tasks Creative Product Tasks Judgment Tasks Persuasion Tasks Consensus Building Tasks Self-Knowledge Tasks Scientific Tasks http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/taskonomy.html Information Resources Specific, appropriate resources web documents experts available via Internet searchable net databases books and other documents real objects original content http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lewis/genre/ http://php.indiana.edu/~sjmeyer/introduction.html Process List of activities Step-by-step instructions Timeline Be specific: Assignments, Questions, Websites, Requirements http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/marston/dragonwings/ http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/mitten/ Learning Advice Describe how to organize info Guiding questions Directions to complete checklists, timelines, concept maps cause-effect diagrams, action plan Provide Guidelines Choices & Links Concept Map Template Examples Step-by-Step Directions http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/king/authorexpert/ Evaluation Assess student work contracts, checklists, rubrics http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/valencia/puppetplay/ Conclusion Bring project to closure. Remind learners about what they’ve learned Encourage learners to extend the experience Other Elements Roles to play Group collaboration guidelines Motivating scenario Teacher Resources http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/king/insects/index.htm Create a WebQuest See if your idea will fly… Bounce ideas off another teacher, a student Co-Produce Two heads are better than one. seek out ideas, seek out collaborators Teacher + Teacher Compatible teaching areas Complimentary skills - tech, content Things to share - region, resources Teacher + Community Local historical site natural area business nonprofit Teacher + Student Teams Content area course project Computer class students + content area teacher Student + Student Teams Building for same class different school different course different age
Promoting Understanding Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Six Facets of Understanding Explanation Interpretation Application Perspective Empathy Self-Knowledge Understanding By Design, Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe Explanation Thorough, supported, accounts of fact/data Sophisticated In-depth Developed Intuitive Novice http://comsewogue.k12.ny.us/.../conceptmaps/ tilmont/tilmont.htm Interpretation Tell meaningful stories; personalize in images, models, analogies Profound Revealing Perceptive Interpreted Literal http://www.maquoketa.k12.ia.us/orphan_train.html Application Effectively use & adapt what we know to diverse contexts Masterful Skilled Able Apprentice Novice http://www.rootsweb.com/~neadoptn/Orphan.htm Perspective See & hear points of view through critical eyes/ears; see big picture\ Insightful Thorough Considered Aware Uncritical http://jjrobert.hypermart.net/patphotos.html Empathy Find value in what others find odd; be sensitive based on experience Mature Sensitive Aware Developing Egocentric http:// www.madcap.org/photos.html Self-Knowledge Perceive the personal prejudices, that impede understanding Wise Circumspect Thoughtful Unreflective Innocent http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/memories/TEXT/stella/stella.htm Literature-Rich Ideas Characters Reflection of time & place Relationships Experiences & frustrations What would it be like to be? What if? Use characters as student roles http://php.indiana.edu/~amaking/littlewomen.html http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/ibickman/door/bickman_door_means.htm Plot - Same plot, different characters & setting http://php.ucs.indiana.edu/~bconnor/intro.html Settings Visualize setting - photos, drawings Create settings - drawings, models What if the setting…? Email visuals to other classes http://www.lfelem.lfc.edu/tech/DuBose/webquest/nylen/tuck.html Genre: Historical Fiction Fact vs Fiction of Events Events at Same Time & Place Build Timelines & Maps Speculate on Future http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/historicalfiction/ http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/valencia/factorfiction/ http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lewis/realfiction/ Combine Content Reading - The Lorax Writing - news article Science - cause & effect Provide examples & scaffolds http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/chavez/loraxquest/ Author Approaches Life Genres Compare books http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/webquest2000/student/slindadukes/home.html http://www.patriciapolacco.com/ Multiple Books, Multiple Books, Same theme, Same topic, Same author Literature Circles http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/tlapages/cultures.html http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/lmonson/wquest.htm Eight Strategies Most Important - Keep It Simple! http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/balboa/bearhunt/introduction.htm 1 - The Power of Paper Provide print support guides word lists worksheets organizers rubrics web pages http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lvelem/bears/ 2 - The Power of Pictures Remember visual learners photos clip art graphics & drawings book covers & illustrations Student-made photos/drawings http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/pershing/roll/ 3 - The Power of Interaction Collaborative projects E-pals Join experiments Ask an expert Posting project 4 - The Power of Differentiation Match roles to ability levels Provide a challenge Provide choices Address competencies http://php.indiana.edu/~jaarnold/introduction.html 5 - The Power of Learner-Centered Not written as lesson plan Talk to the students reading level, motivation, specific directions …Not teacher focused - Avoid: Students will read… After reading ... http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/hawthorne/swimmy/ 6 - The Power Of Controversy Higher Order Thinking Multiple Perspectives, Issues, Trends http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/roosevelt/bookburning/ 7 - The Power of Transformations Debate Present Videotape Build Demonstrate http://php.indiana.edu/~ldunning/wq.html 8 - The Power of Meaningfulness Real-world scenario experiments applications sharing Do you feel like an octopus? Find the Right Fit - Explore, Adapt, Create Keep it simple Mix on and off computer Overwhelmed? Keep it simple Focus on motivation, meaningfulness, thinking
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