In last semester, I designed a webquest for introducing one thing about my culture to foreigners. It's my first time that I have learned about what a webquest is and how to create a webquest.
In my opinion, webquest should be exciting and engaging. Users should be interested and have intention to achieve the goals. The webquest I created is about Chinese culture, which I think is used with success. First of all, my partner and I searched rich resources about the topic. We would like the target users to have fun when doing research with those specific websites and video clips. Secondly, we designed interesting activities for them to be engaged in. Thirdly, the evaluation was not very difficult or complicated for them to achieve. We got good feedbacks from our peers and teacher, so I thought it must be useful and user-friendly in real situation.
The most primary question we have to consider is if the content and language level is appropriate for the target users. After setting this basis right, you have more chance to make a success.
I enjoyed doing the webquest, So far I had to make two this semster. I have never even heard of them or used them. I can understand that the language is important and what were asking students to explore. I don't think early grades need to be to wordy but the hgher grades shoul take longer and be more indepth. I agree they should be engaging.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Jenny. :) In my opinion, webquest is a flexible tool which can be used by individuals or groups. Early grades can be grouped to achieve goals, while higher grades or adults learners can do webquest by themselves.
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