Constructivism & WebQuests Agenda
Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 in MJ's Room (TMS) 3:30 - 7:00

Essential Questions

How can instruction with technology demonstrate constructivist principles?
How do WebQuests make student-centered, teacher-facilitated, inquiry-based learning possible?

Objectives


• Participants will understand the key elements of a WebQuest and the ways WebQuests contribute to inquiry-based learning.

• Participants will deepen their understanding of the process of choosing good WebQuests to support inquiry-based learning in their classrooms.



Connectivity & Sharing
Go-Round

• One challenge faced today
• One great experience today
• Experience and Knowledge of WebQuests

Congratulations!


Culture Wars: Ideology and Education

eMINTS Constructivism Resources  

Constructivism Resources  

Instructivism Resources  

Inquiry Resources  

Six Principles of Constructivism

Constructivism in the Technology Classroom

Instructivism vs. Constructivism at Learning in Maine

Constructivism, Instructivism, and Related Sites


Technology Standards

ISTE NETS  

Grappling's Technology & Learning Spectrum


WebQuests

The Mother Ship: Bernie Dodge's WebQuest.org

Choosing a Good WebQuest

WebQuest Resources

eMINTS WebQuest

eMINTS WebQuest Rubric

Essential Questions




Work Time

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