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Informationen zum Autor Margaret Thombs is an associate professor of education specializing in instructional technology at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. She has taught secondary mathematics and computer science and was formerly the director of technology for the Middletown, Rhode Island Public Schools. Her areas of expertise include facilitating English as a Second Language skills using technology and technology-enabled family and local history research. She is a frequent presenter at national and regional technology and education conferences, and has authored a number of articles on technology integration in the classroom. She earned her PhD in computing technology in education from Nova Southeastern University. Klappentext This unique guide offers practical strategies for using WebQuests to optimize learning in social studies, foster student inquiry and higher-level thinking, and promote greater intercultural understanding. Zusammenfassung This unique guide offers practical strategies for using WebQuests to optimize learning in social studies! foster student inquiry and higher-level thinking! and promote greater intercultural understanding. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Why This Book? Real Voices... Typical Classroom Challenges Practical, Usable Curriculum Content Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. The Challenge of Culturally Responsive Teaching Meet Harrison Songolo The Need for a Culturally Responsive Context The Larger Narrative Powerful Social Studies... Powerful Citizens Imaginative Entry The Quest for Connections 2. The Technologically Competent Social Studies Teacher The NETS Project Essential Conditions for Successful Technology Integration Technology Resources Special Considerations for Classroom Technology Web Site Accessibility Assistive Technology Legal Implications Online Technology Resources 3. The WebQuest Model Background and History Why Use the WebQuest Model? Example WebQuest No. 1: Exploring Socio-Economic Conditions One Zambia, One Nation? 4. Designing WebQuests Core Components of a WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Other Components of the Model Design Process Selecting a Primary Design Tool QuestGarden Assessing WebQuests Online Resources 5. Getting Started: Learners, Topics, and Design Patterns Getting Started Anita's Classroom Meet Happy-Hardy Guinguing Brainstorming WebQuest Ideas General Social Studies Online Resources: Social Studies Topics Culturally Responsive Topics Online Resources: Cultural Sensitivity Anita's Challenge: Teaching World Religions Design Patterns Example WebQuest No. 2: World Religions and Conflicts Religious Conflict: Is an End in Sight? 6. Authentic and Engaging Tasks Meet Juan Pablo Escoriza Posing Authentic Problems to Challenge Thinking Skills Brainstorming WebQuest Tasks Exercises: Tasks From Example WebQuests in Previous Chapters Chart of Possible Tasks Online Resources Example WebQuest No. 3: Immigration: Past, Present, and Future Lights, Camera, Action! An Immigration Perspective 7. Evaluation Rubrics Meet Vladimir Emilov Evtimov Using Rubrics Online Tools How Many Rubrics? Rubric Dimensions and Scale Exercises: Evaluation Rubrics From Example WebQuests Online Resources Example WebQuest No. 4: Effective Use of Maps and Geographic Tools Calling All Cartographers! 8. The WebQuest Process: How, What, and When Meet Haseena Niazi Teams and Roles Exercises: Teams and Roles From Example WebQuests Choosing Appropriate Resources Internet Resources Search Engines Selecting Web Sites Social Studies Links Accessi...
