• deepen understanding of how to choose a quality WebQuest
• understand the mechanics of editing an existing WebQuest to suit the needs of learners
• know how to contact the original author of a WebQuest
• discuss the types of changes that can and should be made to a WebQuest
• brainstorm solutions to problems that learners encounter when engaged in a WebQuests
• complete revision of a WebQuest for use with learners

eMINTS Resource Links:  http://resources.emints.org/links/webquestrevise/

Today's agenda:

• Please complete a WebQuest Quandaries Sheet before we begin today.

• A look at what revision can accomplish:
  http://resources.emints.org/links/webquestrevise/westward-a http://resources.emints.org/links/webquestrevise/westward-b

• Things to consider when revising:
  Does the introduction engage the learner?
  Does the task clearly describe the goal of the WebQuest?
  Does the task engage learners in higher level thought?
  Are the steps in the process easy to follow?
  Would a scaffold assist learners in the processes of reception, transformation, or production?
  Do the resources provided the information needed to complete the task?
  Are there web resources available for all reading levels?
  Is there congruence between the task and the evaluation?
  Does the conclusion stimulate reflection or further learning?
  Is the navigation intuitive?
  Is the WebQuest visually appealing?

• Resources to help you with revision:
  Scoring Guide used by eMINTS and the Bernmeister:
  http://emints.org/webquest/rubric.shtml
  Inventory to Help Teachers Reflect on Their Practices of Developing Reading Skills in all Subject Areas:
  http://www.reaching-higher.org/Files/MakeConnect%20TEXT.pdf
  Help from the Bernmeister:
  http://webquest.sdsu.edu/adapting/
  Design Pattern:
  http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designpatterns/all.htm
  Examples of Scaffolds:
  http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/patterns2000/reception.html
  http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/patterns2000/transformation.html
  http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/patterns2000/production.html
  Taskonomy:
  http://webquest.sdsu.edu/taskonomy.html
  Process Checklist:
  http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/processchecker.html

• Templates:
  http://www.thematzats.com/webquests/webquest.zip
  One page template:
  http://webquest.sdsu.edu/templates/lesson-template1.htm

• These are WebQuests that we have selected to revise.  Let's evaluate them and make suggestions for revision:
  http://teachers.emints.org/looneym/lewisandclark/lewisandclarkindex.html 
  http://www.ncsd.k12.mo.us/emints/dhorn/careerwebquest/index.html 
  http://www.stonewall.fayette.k12.ky.us/wq/cwwebquest/civilwar.htm 
  http://www.tesd.k12.pa.us/vfms/shaughnessy/intro.htm
  http://warrensburg.k12.mo.us/webquest/seasons/index.htm

• Generate solutions to WebQuest Quandaries and compare our solution to those listed here:
  http://www.emints.org/info/northeast/webquesttips.html

• Lunch Break

• Work Time

• Share revised WebQuests!