Shortly, a webquest is an online learning tool that gives a subject to the learners and then enables them to engage in a group activity that would foster the learning of the topic that the students are interested in.
This week I have reviewed a webquest that's subject is about science. The reason that I choose a science-based webquest is that I love integrating science with language and invite learners to engage in task-based activities. Also, I am in love with science myself!
Evaluation (Overall score: 38/50)
Overall Aesthetics: The design of the Webquest is very functional. Since the graphics are designed to focus on the anatomy of the human eye, the visuals are supportive of the subject in a way that would make it easier for the students to comprehend what they are learning. However, some graphics cannot be viewed. (3 points); The flow of the WebQuest is very good but it is not it is easy to follow. (2 points); There are some links that do not work. (1 point)
Introduction: The introduction is short but efficient. However, the information seems a bit advanced for 9-12 year old learners. It could have been more simple. (1 point); The introduction does not enable the students to relate with their previous knowledge. Therefore as mentioned before, it may be a little complex for the age group that the webquest is designed for. (1 point)
Task: The task is very clearly organized and it is very clear what is expected of the students. The aim is to get students to understand the structure and function of the human eye and physics of its mechanisms. (4 points); The introduction itself seemed very difficult for the age group, depending of their knowledge level regarding science. However, if the subject is well understood, the task seems very efficient. It should be added that there is a discrepancy between the knowledge given and the task that is required to fulfil. (5 points)
Process: The steps that are required to be followed is very clearly given. Each step is defined one by one. (4 points); All activities are related to the task but they are not embedded in the webquest necessarily. For example designing a powerpoint presentation did not seem like an integrative part of the webquest. (4 points); The activities are very rich, no other requirement is needed as an activity. However, every student is expected to fulfil the same task. (2 points)
Resources: Resources are very efficient. There are graphics that show the parts of the eye elaborately and there are also videos. However, written information can be a bit short. (3 points); Information is not unique but since this is a science class there is a very small chance that the information is unique because the information is factual. (3 points)
Evaluation: How the students will be evaluated is clearly described. However the design of the process could have been more motivating. (5 points)
Resources: Resources are very efficient. There are graphics that show the parts of the eye elaborately and there are also videos. However, written information can be a bit short. (3 points); Information is not unique but since this is a science class there is a very small chance that the information is unique because the information is factual. (3 points)
Evaluation: How the students will be evaluated is clearly described. However the design of the process could have been more motivating. (5 points)
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