(Insert Link Back to Teaching Guide) (Insert Link to Webquest) Teacher:
| Where will I conduct the WebQuest? | The webquest will be conducted in the homeroom teacher's classroom. _______________________________________________________________ |
| Which students are performing the WebQuest (class type and grade level)? | Third grade students in a self-contained classroom
will be performing the webquest. . |
| How many computers will be used? | .Five computers will be used in the classroom. |
| What is the Computer-to-Student Ratio? | One to two students on each computer. . |
| Who will test my WebQuest? | .Other teachers in my school as well as participants in the Web Institute. |
| How will I present the WebQuest to my students? | .The teacher will first introduce the material in a guided lesson. Teacher and computer lab instructor will introduce the webquest on the projector to the entire class. Teacher will review each component of the webquest with the students. At that time, students may address any questions or concerns they may have. |
| How will I prepare my students technologically?
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Teacher will ask the computer instructor to help review basic skills for operating the computer and browsing the web Classroom teacher will also help reinforce those skills with the students. |
| What is my back-up plan if I cannot get access to the technology as planned? | Students may use the computers in the computer lab. The teacher will arrange additional time in the lab with the computer instructor. If the lab is not available, students may have to use the internet at the neighborhood library. |
| Who can I ask for technological assistance? | .The computer instructor and other staff members at my school with technology background. |
| How will I monitor the students during the WebQuest? | .The teacher will check daily on students progress. Students will keep a progress folder to be turned in daily. |
| What is my plan for students who misbehave? | .Students who misbehave will work in a group with the teacher until they can show responsibility for working in a peer group again. |
| What follow-up activities will the students perform?
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.Teacher wil give the students a series of questions to be further researched. Also students may perform a skit for their parents in an assembly. |
| When/Where can I get extended computer access? | .From the computer lab and the school library. |
| What are some back-up sites the students can visit, if necessary? | .http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/activities |
| How will I assess student progress?
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.Students will be given grades based on written tests and rubrics. |
| How will I allow for feedback? | .Students may ask for assistance from the teacher at any time. |