Introduction
This is an activity for nurse educators to learn how develop a WebQuest.
If you already know how to do this, join another team that is using a different tool.
It is presented in a case study format. Click on the "Task" bar to proceed.
Task
Solve this Identified Learning Need:
Learners have indicated an incomplete understanding of atrial fibrillation, in the areas of ECG identification, causes, risks, and treatment.
Work as a team to create a brief Webquest to address the above need (or other learning need identified by your group).
Click on the "Process" bar for suggested resources to assist you
Process
You are participating in a WebQuest right now.
To learn more about what a Webquest is:
- Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4rel5qOPvU (2.12)
- Read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebQuest
- Read: http://tommarch.com/writings/what-webquests-are
- And/or perform a Google Search for the word "WebQuest"
- Locate some online resources that would be helpful in solving the identified learning need (on the previous task page) and save the links
- Perform a Google search for sites where you can develop a WebQuest. Some examples you may find are CreateWebQuest, Zunal, Filamentality, etc. Note CreateWebQuest is free and is the option being used for this activity.
- Set up an account and follow the onscreen instructions to create an introduction, task, process, and evaluation for the identified learning need.
- Email the link to your WebQuest to the workshop facilitator with your final product.
- Then proceed to the Evaluation task bar
Evaluation
Discuss among your group if this was a helpful exercise.
What challenges did you face? What benefits could it provide?
How might this be used in the online environment?
Show your WebQuest to the larger group of participants.
Credits
Developed by Jobeth Pilcher EdD, RN-BC