Josh Casano Unit 3
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Unit 3: The Web-Quest
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. These can be created using various programs, including a simple word processing document that includes links to websites.[1]
In this unit, participants will navigate and complete a pre-made web-quest and use it as a guide to create their own.
- Use the discussion tab to interact with other participants taking the course to identify issues, things that work well and even peer assessments of projects.
Lesson 1: Take the Journey
Follow the link to familiarize yourself with the format of a web-quest: Jazz
- While looking at this web-quest about Jazz music, Follow the directions for the assignments, do the work.
Examine
Think about the Jazz web-quest and identify the answers to the questions below.
- How was the assignment set up?
- Was it easy to follow?
- Was the work approachable?
- What was the purpose of the assignment?
Lesson 2: Research and Create
Click HEREto read about web-quests and how to create one.
HERE is a sample web-quest for middle school music students
Task
Create a web-quest with tasks pertaining to your content area.
lick the link to check out the NYS Standards for the Arts:
Click HERE for the rubric. Use it as you progress on your lesson as a checklist.
Discuss
By clicking HERE you will be able to interact with me and other participants in the course
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Creating effective use of technology in k-12 music courses
References and resources
[1]-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebQuest
www2.gsu.edu/~wwwche/grforweb.doc
