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Group 1
Jason Fuller
Andrew Gorowski
Dean Vendramin
Going through this entire process was certainly a learning experience for me on a number of different levels. Initially I was a little unsure of myself jumping in on a social studies unit…I mean, come on, when am I ever going to use this WebQuest in my science classes? Maybe I can toss it out there for my Agri11 kids someday…who knows? But I really let that go quite quickly because I was in need of a group. ;-) And what a great group I had! Thanks Dean and Andrew for guiding me through with some Dreamweaver tips and curriculum outcomes for social studies nine. Both of you were very patient with me early on and I feel as though we really gelled as we went further into the weeks of this course. Secondly, I am really glad we didn’t break up the components of the WebQuest design/planning process between the three of us and simply default to completing one or two sections. Each of us actually took time to go through the ENTIRE process from beginning to end in the planning, researching, and designing parts of the process…essentially we could have created three Medieval WebQuests all with our own flavor added! In going this route, I have been through the process irregardless of it being for a social studies class instead of a science class. The process was important here rather than the content. I really feel we did a great job in blending in Gardner’s MI even though we focused on just three of the MI’s. Quality over quantity right? Hopefully someday someone, somewhere will pick up the ball (perhaps some students themselves) and finish off this Medieval I Spy WebQuest so that all nine MI’s are covered. At least we have a solid framework for reference. All the best Dean and Andrew in your future studies. Thanks for the ride!
First of all, this was a true learning experience. Initially I had some concerns about the ability to produce a quality project when the participants in the process are spread across the country. My concerns were unfounded. Dean, Jay and I worked very well together right from the initial online contacts. We seemed to share a determination to produce a quality product, and we seemed to accommodate each other’s ideas and suggestions very well. As a group, I could not have asked for better.
The webquest design process was fascinating. We shared the entire design process, thus ensuring that in the future we would each be able to recreate the process and produce our own quests. There was enough room and flexibility in the design stages for each of us to demonstrate our creative strengths, allowing us to express the theory of Multiple Intelligence not only in our final product, but utilizing this same theory in our design process as well. We each brought something different to the table, and as a result, created a product we can all be proud of.
I have done some webpage design previous to this, but this is by far the most ambitious project I have ever been a part of. I think we are all pleased with what we have accomplished. Again, thanks to Dean and Jay for being such excellent partners.
The entire creation of this webquest was a great experience for me. I have learned a lot and wish to list a few things I learned and/or experienced:
- first I'd like to thank my group, Jason and Andrew were excellent
- A webquest is an excellent way to promote higher level outcomes
- There are quite a variety of approaches to webquests
- It was hard not to do a character for each M.I., but we didn't have the time to do this and it was also our first attempt so we really wanted to quality not quantity (in the future will be able to do both)
- There were a ton of example webquests and medieval sites that helped develop our webquest.
- Working on a quest as a group was challenging because we all had different ideas.
- We each made a rough draft on our own which gave each of us a good understanding of the process.
- This group worked extremely well together and brought lots of ideas.
- I will use this webquest in my class and I think it will be improved as I get feedback from others.
- I like the fact that even with the same material, the webquest will not go the same way twice.
- I like all of the assignments associated with this quests. They give students a variety and are well laid out.
- I was able to work on my web design skills more (which is something I like to do).
Overall this was a great experience and I highly recommend that teachers look into webquests as a great way to motivate students and promote constructivism in the classroom. For more information on EDU 537 and more check out my E-Portfolio.