Web-based Learning Pages  WebQuests Teacher Resources Introduction & Resources Web-based Learning Page Starter Kit Popular Web Quest Collection Sites Local Teacher Created WebQuests Copyright Issues & Evaluating Web sites

Introduction & Resources

     Web-based learning pages are a wonderful way to utilize the higher order thinking skills as well as technology in your everyday instruction.  Our students today are entertained at home with the stunning graphics and computer effects of their video games.  After being stimulated mentally by the high definition high action video games, what is there to be excited about in your classroom?  There is a way to get your content in their minds while keeping their attention.  Try Web-based Learning Pages!  They are content-rich, graphically attractive, internet interactive, and challenging.  Oh yeah, don't forget that they lead to mastering standards based outcomes if congruent webquests are chosen.

The purpose of this site is to raise your awareness of Web-based Learning Pages, why  use them, how to use them, where to find them, and how to create on that is congruent to your standards based outcomes. 

Kentucky Teacher Technology Standards Addressed: 10.1, 10.2, 10.5, 10.7, 10.9, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, &10.16.

There are 12 links on the WebQuest page for you to peruse.  After soaking in all of that knowledge, open up Teachnology's WebQuest Generator, Word  or FrontPage, Internet Explorer and create your own. 
 

	What are web-based learning pages? Web-based learning pages are web pages that provide a list of teacher-chosen resources for use in research, broadening understanding of a topic or engaging in higher order thinking activities.  They are usually made by the teacher with a goal in mind that correlates with a particular topic of study.
	Why use Web-based learning pages? You can assure that your students are accessing quality resources. You can assure that your students are accessing APPROPRIATE internet resources. You are saving time that would otherwise be spent surfing aimlessly in cyberspace..
	What are the formats  of web-based learning pages? Filamentality lets you create five different formats (hotlist, treasure hunt, sampler, scrapbook, and webquest).
	Where can I find a collection of  these web-based learning pages? Bernie Dodge's Collection   *     WebQuest.Org   *    Kathy Schrock's Collection   *   Blue Web'n  *    Index of WebQuests  *    Filamentality
	Where can I search to find links to use in my own  web-based learning page? Click on the Icons Biography Google Ask Me Encyclopedia Searchlite  KY Virtual Library Homework Central  One Key  Study Web   Ask Jeeves for Kids
	Where do I find the graphics and multimedia to enhance my web-based learning page? Coming Soon
	Do I need to worry about Copyright Issues?   The Copyright Website
	Who will host my page for free?  Your school or district web site should offer you teacher web space.  Several of the collection sites offer free hosting.
	How can I build and publish my Web-based learning page? WebQuest Generator   (scroll to the bottom to begin)   *  FrontPage   * Microsoft Word * Plus more
	Can I use this page without uploading it to the internet? Yes, by creating your webquest in Word or FrontPage, you can save it to each computer desktop or in My Documents. It doesn't have to be uploaded to work. However, the only students that will have access to this webquest will be the ones in your classroom.
	Where can I find local Web-based learning page (WebQuest) Collections created by teachers?