WebQuest Reflection!

I was really excited to create a WebQuest. I think that this technology can be so useful in the classroom and can really engage students and let them explore and learn all on their own. I was sad that I was able to create this WebQuest, but that I would not be able to try it out and use it in the classroom. I hope I can remember it and use it later in my teaching career.

1. What works best about the WebQuest?

WebQuests I think are very engaging. It is a fun way for students to look at resources that are available to them to learn new information. It shows them that they can learn and research about unknown things and it can be fun.

2. What do I wish I could do to make this project even better?

Well if I could, I would apply this learning to the real world and let students experience learning through all their senses. Since my WebQuest has to do with Greek Mythology I would want to take my students to Greece or to a museum that could give them more background knowledge on the subject.

3. What value did the planning sheet and peer evaluation have for your project?

I think it was really beneficial to have a planning sheet. It really helped me to brainstorm and get started earlier on my WebQuest. The only negative part about it was that I felt like I had to have my WebQuest done before doing the planning sheet. Maybe if it just was not as intense. The peer evaluations were great because I could see what someone else thought about my WebQuest and I saw what I could improve on.

4. What have you learned about the instructional planning process based on the completion of this project?

I learned that instructional planning can take some time. I didn't realize how long this WebQuest would take to create. I think though that even though it may take some time to develop, you can reuse it in following years and it will save time in the long run in the classroom. It was a fun project to do.

Here is the link to my WebQuest if you would like to check it out!

www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=57187