Blog #8

Hi Class!
I thought the readings about webquest were very informative. Webquest is designed to help students use the internet to gain a better understanding and knowledge about a particular subject. The articles focused on how to search the internet to find the absolute best information out there possible. It talked about how to use search engines, what kind of information to look for and what relevance this information has to the students in the classroom. If a student uses webquest, they would be more likely to comprehend the material by using problem-solving and decision-making skills. This is important for students to know how to do because this will help them comprehend the material more effectively. The article also describes the elements of a good web quest which are: an introduction, a task, a process, resources, an evaluation, and a conclusion. If a teacher follows these guidelines they will have created an effective webquest for their students.

I learned a great deal this week. First and foremost, I learned how to create an assignment that would help my students have a better understanding about whatever subject they are learning about. This assignment is based on webquests, called Filamentality. I learned that Filamentality is a great way to structure an assignment for a class and this can be done for students that range from Kindergarten on up. I had never heard of this before, but I can picture using this is my classroom. Kids love using the computer and the internet. Any way I can get my students to open up their minds while having fun, I am more than willing to do. Creating an assignment based on the Filamentality would be a great way to motivate students to want to learn, and the best thing about it is the fact that the type of learning they do when using Filamentality would help them comprehend the material.