ECI 304 - Educational Applications of Computers: Creating WebQuests

The ASSURE model Applied to WebQuests

The ASSURE model is designed to help you conceive of creating educational material. Each term is defined and followed by resources for WebQuests.

Analyze Learners and Method

• Learner Analysis
• Some Thoughts about WebQuests
• WebQuest Design Map

State Objectives

• Should be based on an important curriculum standard
• Should make good use of the Web
• Should be something that you're not satisfied with
• Should require a level of understanding, not just rote learning

  - source: A Roadmap for Developing WebQuests

Select Methods, Media, and Materials

• Building Blocks of a WebQuest
• WebQuest Taskonomy (also done in pictures)

Utilize Media

• WebQuest Templates Page

Require Learner Participation

• Rubrics for Evaluating Student Performance

Evaluate

• A Rubric for Evaluating WebQuests
• Process Checklist

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