WebQuests Let Students Explore Independent ally in Indianapolis Schools
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WebQuests Empower Independent Learning in Indianapolis Schools
Overview
The Indianapolis Schools Click Program, a professional development initiative, has successfully guided teachers in creating engaging, web-based learning activities known as WebQuests. These online educational tools are accessible through the Indianapolis Public Schools website, organized by grade levels (K?"2, 3?"5, 6?"8, 9?"12) and various subjects.
What are WebQuests?
A WebQuest is an inquiry-based activity where learners primarily use online resources. These activities are designed to enhance critical thinking, from analysis to synthesis and evaluation. Students are guided to the exact web locations needed, optimizing their learning time. This method, established by San Diego State University in 1995, is implemented by Indianapolis Public Schools and is best viewed using the latest version of Internet Explorer.
Exploring a Dinosaur WebQuest
To illustrate the creative application of WebQuests, consider an example crafted by an Indianapolis Public School elementary science teacher focused on dinosaurs.
Assignment Details
The WebQuest begins with a straightforward task: pairs of students design a poster about a dinosaur from the "Dinosaurland WebQuest." They must print pictures and compile important facts, incorporating elements of writing like correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation within the science lesson.
Information Sources
Students access information on meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs, as well as fossils, from notable museums such as the Cyber Space Museum of Natural History and Exploration Technology, the Exhibit Museum of Natural History, the Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and the Royal Ontario Museum. They also explore teacher-created websites and graphic resources like the 3D Dinosaurs Pictures Web Page.
Evaluation and Independence
Upon completing the WebQuest, students receive a detailed rubric assessing various aspects of their poster, including spelling, capitalization, punctuation, pictures, and presentation. This rubric provides a structured feedback mechanism where teachers can comment on the students' work and achievements. This approach fosters student independence, enabling them to create and present unique insights with minimal direct teacher intervention.
In summary, WebQuests within the Indianapolis Schools empower students to explore topics independently and creatively while enhancing their web navigation and critical thinking skills.
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