Introduction
A WebQuest provides learners an opportunity to research knowledge on their own about a particular topic while seeking specific information. It is like an online scavenger hunt. For the OnCourse WebQuest, you will use the weblinks listed to answer the following questions:
1. How many colleges and universities use the OnCourse text book?
2. How many students use OnCourse texts per year?
3. Who is the author of OnCourse?
4. What are the websites that highlight weblink (s) for effective goal setting?
5. What does SMART mean in relation to goal setting?
6. How many students leave 4 year colleges within the first year?
7. How many students leave 2 year colleges within the first year?
8. What is the purpose of the YouTube video in your perspective?
Task
After completion of the OnCourse WebQuest, you should have a better understanding of the importance and power of the text, class and principals that you will learn through the course. Your will be able to correctly answer the questions on the worksheet in this module titled OnCourse WebQuest Reflection.
Process
To obtain the information for the questions, use the following weblinks. You will have to search each site to find the information and watch the YouTube video completely.
http://college.cengage.com/collegesurvival/downing/on_course/4e/students/assess/
https://www.youtube.com/user/DowningOnCourse
Evaluation
Your WebQuest will be graded on the completion of your worksheet and correct answers according to the links provided.
Conclusion
After completion of the OnCourse WebQuest, you should have a solid understanding of the importance of this course as it relates to college success.