This week we were introduced to webquests. I had an idea of what they were before, and am so excited for this opportunity to actually make one with my group. I think Webquests intigrate technology in a way that makes learning about the topic fun and exciting. Instead of reading facts from a dry, boring textbook, students can take on certain roles, play games, watch movie clips, etc. as they learn about the specific topic and then transfer the knowledge they've gained into a project, write-up, etc. As we have come to understand the importance of intigrating technology into the classroom, I think learning about webquests and how to create and search for them is an important tool for any teacher. I honestly feel that webquests have the ability to engage and reach more students than the traditional way of teaching which includes reading out of a textbook.
Our group has decided to do 3rd grade and focus on the health standard that addresses the aspect of nutrition. Students will learn about what a calorie is, how it relates to what we eat, and the food pyramid (the new one). Although we are just in the beginning processes of our webquest, and I have no idea what challenges my lie ahead, I am thrilled to be learning about this tool so I can use it in the future.
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