Brief Description

This webquest lesson asks students to evaluate the current layout of the technology lab and then come up with a plan to redesign the lab. Students then present their plan to the class.

Standards and Frameworks

Technology Standards

• 6T-E1. Determine when technology is useful and select and use the appropriate tools and technology resources to solve problems

• 3SC-E3. Identify a specific need and propose a solution or product that addresses this need, taking into consideration various factors
• W-E6. Write formal communications, such as personal or business letters, messages, directions and applications, in an appropriate format and for a specific audience and purpose.

Academic

• Students will describe a problem or need.
• Students will design a solution or product that addresses a need.
• Students will evaluate the possible strengths and weaknesses of a given solution to a problem.
• Student will design a method of testing the solution
• Students will write a formal communication in an appropriate format for a specific audience and purpose
• Students will organize ideas in a meaningful sequence using smooth transitions
• Students will express ideas that are clear and directly related to the topic

• Students will use technological resources to gather information.
• Students will use technology to organize information.
• Students will apply technological resources to create and/or design a product that presents a solution to a problem.

• Basic computer skills
• Basic experience in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and software used for illustrating.
• Skills required to use a scanner
• Skills required to use a digital camera
• Skills required to navigate the Internet
• Basic understanding of saving and opening files

• Digital Camera
• Scanner
• Computer with access to the Internet
• Microsoft PowerPoint software
• Microsoft Word software
• Illustrating software
• Meter sticks or tape measures

Special needs students will work with partners that are able to assist them in this project.

Procedures

Click on the link below to get to the webquest:
http://www.amphi.com/~abooth/webquest/

Have students read the introduction together.  They should continue through the task and then through the webquest.
Answer any questions that students might have about the webquest
Demonstrate use of digital camera
Demonstrate use of scanner
Discuss software and hardware that is available for student use during this webquest
Discuss the importance of participation by every member of the class as they are working in groups
 

1. Students will be assigned to groups of 3-4 students each.
2. As a group, students will decide the tasks that each member will complete.
3. Present solution to class.
4. Complete self-evaluation rubric.

Students will complete self-evaluation rubric as a group. This rubric is included in the webquest.

Teacher Name: Anne Booth
Site: Coronado
Date Submitted:  April 5, 2002