Module 6 Reflection

Module 6

Module 6 Reflection

This was a very informative and beneficial one to me. I gained new knowledge and experiences from this module.  Introducing projects in the 21^st century classroom is a very good initiative that has a lot of benefits to students since they will be actively involved in the learning process and constructing their own knowledge on a variety of topics. Projects shows a clearly picture of what students learn rather than completing an end of term test. Also with projects students strengths and weakness are highlighted.

Some aspects of this module was a bit challenging for me since I had no previous knowledge in particular web quest. I completed reading provided by course and also additional reading to get a clearer understanding of the different steps involve to create a webquest. This was a really great module.

Module 6 Assignment 2 Reflection

Module 6

Module 6 Assignment 2 Reflection

At first glance the Assignment looked relatively easy but proved to be bit challenging for me. I have getting trouble finding and effective way to start my web quest and everything fell in place.  

I manage to complete my draft and final submission in due time, however I did not submit it in the assignment template so I had to redo and resubmit with the template.

I worked tirelessly on my Web quest and I hope in the end it was worth it.

Module 6 Activity 12 Reflection

Module 6

Module 6 Activity 12 Reflection

Activity 12 Learner Support Documents

This activity was hinged on my learner support document for my Web quest on substance abuse to assist students with understanding concepts and other terms related to Substance Abuse. I created two worded documents. The first document provided information on nicknames for the substances being abuse; also it identified some short term effect of using the drug.

Students would play a game who wants to be millionaire after completing questions to win the prize. The second document dealt with effects and treatment of Marijuana, Heroine, Tobacco, Alcohol and Cocaine Abuse. This will definitely assist students in forming their own judgments after all the information they have read.

Module 6 Activity 11 Reflection

Module 6

Activity 11: The Project Process

Identifying the process for the Web quest was a bit rough for me I was looking for the best way to get students attention. Also I was looking for how I can link students learning to their everyday situations and experiences.    

I also provided opportunities for students to think critically and creatively.  The process is like the body it set the stage and prepares you for the next step.

Module 6 Activity 10 Reflection

Module 6

Module 6 Activity 10 Reflection

Activity 10 Resources

This activity required me to locate suitable online websites resources to assist in supporting topic Substance abuse for the web quest. It was a bit time consuming to locate the relevant websites to support the topic but in the end I manage to get some great ones.

When suitable resources are provided students will not waste any more time trying to find good resources even though they have to scan the resources and evaluate them before they use them. I enjoyed locating suitable resources for the students.

Module 6 Activity 9 Reflection

Module 6

Module 6 Activity 9 Reflection

This activity focused on Analyzing group roles in relation to  searching for china  or  Destination  China it also look  at the

In each case notes on what extent the roles bring different perspectives to the issue for e.g. business Investor, museum curator, Religious Leader, Human Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Environment Activist and United States  Senator.  

This activity also looked at how the roles keep group members actively engaged at all times. Last but not least to what extent the group members are mutually dependent on each other. Also we were asked to create group roles for our  web quest.  I created the following group roles and write a brief description on the following roles Cocaine Expert, Marijuana Expert, Tobacco Expert, Alcohol Expert and Heroine Expert other Additional includes Psychologist, Social Worker, Substance abuse researcher, Detoxification Specialist.

We had to Share our roles sending an email to our group. Give the email the subject line: Group roles.  We were also told to comment on other group members.

In my opinion when student interact with web quest they develop more critical and analytical skills. Completing the roles make each group member responsible and accountable for the tasks assign to them in order to make the final work a success.   

Collaboration is a key element in order to get the project complete. Students will decide what to include, exclude, how to arrange the project that will explain or present what aspect.  In order to get a captivating web quest it must be linked to issues or experiences confronting the students.

This is students centered tool that can be utilize in the classroom to produce more independent learners hence raising the educational level of our society. This activity took me some time to complete because I was carefully selecting the different roles.

Activity 8 b: An engaging scenario reflection

Module 6 Activity 8 Reflection

Activity 8 b: An engaging Scenario Reflection

This activity required the utilization of new skills on my part in relation to creating an engaging scenario. At first completing the scenario was a bit complicated and time consuming but I eventually got it. 

The experience gained from the completion of this activity was a rewarding and fruitful one. I will definitely try as much as possible to incorporate web quest scenario in my classroom situation even though I have to do additional reading to get clarification on uncertain aspects.

Module 6 Activity 7 Reflection

Module 6

Module 6 Activity 7 Reflection

This activity assisted me acquiring new knowledge about Web quests. Now what are Web Quests really? Basically webquests are inquiry-oriented lesson format in which majority or all the information that learners interact with is based on the web.  The parts of a web quest are as follows introduction scenario, tasks, process, resources, assessment and conclusion.

Some advantages of Web quests it stimulate learners imagination, also it encourages readers to interface with internet based information.  Web quests accommodate students different learning needs whether individually or as a group.  

Some disadvantages of web quest includes sometimes some of the links to information are not functional also Creating Web Quest can be time consuming. Also the content level sometimes can be higher than the students’ level so careful selection is key.

When I evaluated the web quest assign in my opinion my best  two  Web Quests for Grade 3 -4 are as follows “A stitch in time” and “Our Sun Sational Star”and take on the role of the Efficiency Expert . 
Finally I build on my previous knowledge with evaluating websites.

This was a great activity that assisted me with the completion of my assignment two.