Critical Thinking Via the Internet
Integrating WebQuests into the Curriculum
Karen Kelly
karen_kelly@newton.mec.edu

Class Outline

Day One 8:00 - 11:30

1.  Introduction to WebQuests Slideshow

2.  WebQuest Demonstration - The Mystery of the Disappearing Frogs

3.  Group Activity - A WebQuest About WebQuests

4.  Digestion and Questions

5.  The How and When of WebQuests in the Classroom

6.  Using Search Engines to find Exemplary WebQuests

Day One 12:30 - 2:00

1.  Independent Activity - Find Exemplary WebQuests using Databases

2.  WebQuest Development Slideshow

Day Two  8:00 - 11:30

1.  Review With a Quiz

2.  Creating WebQuests with Filamentality 

3.  Digestion WebQuest with Filamentality

4.  A Tour of the Process

5.  Creating a Template With FrontPage 2000

6.  Microsoft Design Gallery

Day Two 12:30 - 2:00

1.  Independent Work on WebQuest

2.  Wrap-Up / Questions / Reflections