Reflection #6 WebQuest

I had created a WebQuest before, but it was simpler than this one. The WebQuest I created prior to this one also dealt with the same subject area. Any computer course naturally lends itself to using this tool, but so do all other subjects. There are so many uses for this tool. Such as, an English teacher could create a WebQuest to learn about William Shakespeare and evaluate his works. This would give a fresh way for students to explore a difficult subject, while enhancing the technology skills. One subject I think could benefit from using a WebQuest is Personal Finance. Two different times in my student teaching experience I had to teach students about managing a checking account. Creating a WebQuest to take the student through the process could help students really get it. I was surprised at how little the students knew about managing a checking account or using a debit card and they had difficulties with the concept. I really think having a WebQuest take them from the Federal Reserve to reconciling an account could be done through a WebQuest. A WebQuest in college subjects could also work well. For example, in an Archeology course the instructor could create a WebQuest taking students through getting prepared for a dig and take the student through taking the find back to the lab for cleanup and cataloging. An accounting WebQuest could drive home the concept of creating an Income Statement and Balance Sheet along with incorporating reasons these items are used and how. Maybe if students can see the whole picture the concept would be easier to comprehend. I learned I have to pay close attention to detail and really sit back and look at it like the student would. Sometimes it is easy to overlook things since in my mind I know what it should say rather than what it does say. I learned that the assignment was a bit easier after I wrote it out before actually creating it. I think it always helps to jot down ideas, plan out what your end result will be, then, begin to create. I don’t always do this, but I do feel I do a better job when I do. I think this is a really great tool for students. This is something I will use in the future and I hope to learn more about in the future. Click here to access my WebQuest.