A WebQuest for High School Language of the Media Students

   Tasks

   Process

   Resources

   Evaluation

   Teacher Notes

   Conclusion

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Overview

The theoretical framework for this WebQuest is based upon the interconnected theories of Cooperative Learning, Multiple Ways of Knowing, Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles.  The principles and concepts behind this WebQuest can be found at Bernie Dodge's Page.

New York State Standards

Learners

The WebQuest is created mainly for English 12 students. Depending on the level of English proficiency of your learners and the time you want to spend on this project, you may modify the the content of the tasks and/or choose the amount of tasks you want to cover.  You may also tailor the materials of each task to suit the age and interests of your students. 

The WebQuest can also used in 8 - 11 English classes after some modifications.

Equipment Needed

Computers (with Microsoft Word) 
Access to the Internet 
Copies of texts (see process)

Get Started

Students may need to review the main elements in a piece of literature (i.e. setting, characterization, theme, symbolism, etc.)  Encourage students to select a text they have not previously read.  They may enjoy selecting a text where they've already seen the movie.  This webquest is primarily an outside project; however, time in the computer lab should be scheduled.

Get Students Motivated

Here are some ideas to get your students more motivated about the project. 

Tell your students that their projects will be published on the World Wide Web for other movie goers to view.

Evaluation 

The evaluation rubric we have provided is intended as a guide only; only you know your class, and you have your own expectations of them.  For this reason, you should feel free to modify the rubric as you see fit.

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Teacher Resources

If you are not familiar with the interconnected theories of Cooperative Learning, Multiple Ways of Knowing, Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles, it is highly recommended that you visit some web sites to help you get started! 

Conclusion

Are you excited about teaching your students to create a Multimedia Music Book using Hyperstudio?  We are sure both you and your students will be even more excited about publishing their projects on the World Wide Web and getting feedback from their international pen pals.  WOW!! You will definitely have a lot of fun with your students.  Enjoy!!

Cooperative Learning

What is Cooperative Learning? 
http://www.clcrc.com/index.html 

Ten Frequent Questions about CL 
http://www.kagancooplearn.com/10Questions.html

Cooperative Learning 
http://www.utc.edu/Teaching-Resource-Center/CoopLear.html 

Cooperative Learning Q & A 
http://www.clcrc.com/pages/qanda.html 

Cooperative Learning:  Response to Diversity 
http://www.cde.ca.gov/iasa/cooplrng2.html 

The Cooperative Learning Network 
http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/coop_learn/cooplrn.htm 

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Multiple Ways of Knowing 

Different Ways of Knowing 
http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/catalog/index.shtml

Inquiry/Multiple Ways of Knowing
http://tc.unl.edu/jpc/inquiry/

Multiple Intelligences

Multiple intelligence links 
http://www.richland.cc.il.us/staff/mbrown/intel.html

Writing Lesson Plans--Multiple Intelligences
http://www.huntington.edu/education/lessonplanning/Gardner.html

A MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES APPROACH 
http://pss.uvm.edu/pss162/learning_styles.html

Learning Styles

Personal Learning Style Inventory 
http://www.howtolearn.com/personal.html 

Cognitive Type and Learning Style in Community Building in the Classroom                     http://www.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1997/4/97.04.07.x.html 

WebQuest

Bernie Dodge's page
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html

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