A webQuest is a web-based learning activity. WebQuests application of basic skills and need to be completed by
a learner or as a group. WebQuests direct students to not only research for
information but also to analyze, criticize and define the information they find
while they work on computer which is something that today’s lerarners very
like.WebQuests also help to address the different learning
method of each learners.
In this post I’am going to evaluate a WebQuest
page about English learning. I used www.zunal.com The WebQuest that I have
chosen for you is The famous Thai food created by Kc Shane for 9-12 grade level of students. It is a post
reading task. While I was evaluating this WebQuest, I used a rubric. If you want to see rubric, please check it.
In this webQuest, Learners are supposed to
learn about famous Thai food and how to present it to the world.
There are lots of unknown key words such as Tom yum, Tom yum kung, Tom yum
goong, Tom yum koong, spicy soup with shrimp, spicy soup with prawn, Thai, Thai
food, recipe, ingredient, instruction.
Evaluation
Overall Aesthetics
- The design of
WebQuest is very successful. Color, font and size of text are so good.
There are some good pictures and images in the WebQuest which are related
to the topic.
- WebQuest
is very clear and it is easy to follow.
- There are no
mechanical problems in the Webquest.
(10/10)
Introduction
- The
introduction part can be a good reminder of text for learners. It explains
thai food clearly so learners understand clearly information that is
given.
- The
introduction effectively prepare a lesson the learners. It gives hints
what the lesson will be about.
- Only this part
could be better short
(4/5)
Task
- The WebQuest aims to improve
skills of learners. Searching,writting and drawing.The requirements of the task match with the aim.
- The task is
enjoyable and learners need to use their creativity and some skills.
(10/10)
Process
- All of the steps are clearly
and informative. Learners follow the steps of process easily.
- Resources provided by teacher
are useful but strategies need developing and some of the bullets are weak
to understand.
- The process is wealthy. There
are several steps in the task.
(10/12)
Resources
- There is a
good connection between the sources and information needed. Practical
sources for each subtitle in the task are contained.
- There is no
link in this webquest.
(6/8)
Evaluation
- The evaluation
of learners is scored with a rubric. It is a good rubric but has some
lacks. It is not enough to see deficiencies. Some criterias can be added
to see.
(4/6)
Overall Score:44/50
