DIGITAL TOOLS
WEBQUESTS
WebQuests provide a way of structuring a lesson plan that utilizes the internet. The purpose is to support higher order thinking skills for students while utilizing technology and making learning more meaningful. Each WebQuest consists of five parts and often a teacher's page for assisting teachers who may want to use it in their own classrooms:
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Introduction
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Task
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Process
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Evaluation
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Conclusion
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(Teacher's Page at the end often provided with tips)
Thousands of WebQuests have been created and are free for teachers to use. Below are some great places to start:
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Webquest.org - www.webquest.org
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Quest Gardens - questgarden.com
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Search on Google for "WebQuest"
Click on the link below to open up an example of a WebQuest I created and designed for a history class:
Bausson, S. Webquest image. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y8qphfw6
WEB WHITEBOARD
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Web Whiteboard is an online whiteboard (digital tool).
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It is convenient and easy to use.
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Passwords are not required.
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Installation is not necessary.
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Internet capability is the only requirement to get started.
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It is free.
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It offers the ability to collaborate in real time.
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It can be used much like an expensive SMART Board or interactive projector.
One-minute demo video
Click on the PDF for instructions on using Web Whiteboard.
Click on the PDF for instructions on creating a Google Hangout.
Click on the PDF for instructions on sending a collaborative link.
Web Whiteboard image. Retrieved from: https://www.webwhiteboard.com/
CANVA
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Canva is a digital tool that allows for the creation of posters, flyers, banners, presentations, and other documents.
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It does require creating an account.
Click on the PDF for basic instructions in getting started with using Canva.
Samples of posters created using Canva
ADOBE SPARK
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Adobe Spark is a great digital tool for teachers and students that allows for creative productions in three different formats: Spark Page, Spark Post, and Spark Video.
Spark Page
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Spark Page allows students and teachers to create websites.
Click on the PDF for basic instructions in getting started with a Spark Page.
Click here to view a sample Spark Page (notice that the poster created below is included in the page).
Spark Post
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Spark Post allows students and teachers to create social graphics.
Sample Poster Created:
Click on the PDF for basic instructions in getting started with a Spark Post.
Spark Video
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Spark Video allows students and teachers to create videos.
Play the sample below:
Click on the PDF for basic instructions in getting started with a Spark Video.