Check out my webquest for 5th graders at: http://ia.usu.edu/viewproject.php?project=ia:13237
I think the highlight of my webquest is that it immediately grabs students' interests and they are excited to begin the project. It was really important to me that I design a webquest that was extremely motivating and engaging for students because that allows their learning to be maximized. I wish I had the money to allow each of these students to go on a field trip to areas that the animal they're reporting on actually lives, so they could see its true habitat and observe what it actually does in the wild first-hand.
The planning sheet was very helpful to me. Once I completed it, I knew exactly where my webquest was headed and had a clear direction when it came time to actually putting it together. My peer evaluation was also helpful. It allowed me to make some needed corrections and improvements.
I've learned that when we as teachers put some time into planning technology-based instruction for our students, it can reap big rewards. The biggest reward is how much students enjoy using the projects. By using webquests and other such tools, we can make a significant difference in how motivated they are to learn.
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I like your webquest. It really draws the students in. Good thinking and great idea. I like the peer evaluation, but the planning sheet only made me freak out cause I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do with it, but it came eventually and ended up working out for the best. Using technology as a teaching aid for your students, is a really great asset.
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