2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2007.00261.x
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WebQuests as perceived by teachers: implications for online teaching and learning

Abstract: The WebQuest as an instructional tool has recently been widely adopted in K-16 education. However, its underlying principles and functionality are not well understood, which has resulted in an inconsistency in practice. This study identifies the underlying constructs of WebQuests as perceived by teachers and variables affecting their perceptions on WebQuests. A survey was conducted on teachers (n = 226) recruited from one large research university in the USA and a professional listserv. The findings reveal thr… Show more

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“…Given that social context plays a considerable role in language learning, WebQuest use for communication primarily relies on social constructivism and social cognitive theory. Zheng, Perez, Williamson, and Flygare (2008) state that there are four underlying constructs of WebQuests: critical thinking, knowledge application, social skills and scaffolded learning. First, critical thinking skills play a considerable role in WebQuest design and development (Zheng et al, 2008).…”
Section: Constructivism and Social Constructivismmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Given that social context plays a considerable role in language learning, WebQuest use for communication primarily relies on social constructivism and social cognitive theory. Zheng, Perez, Williamson, and Flygare (2008) state that there are four underlying constructs of WebQuests: critical thinking, knowledge application, social skills and scaffolded learning. First, critical thinking skills play a considerable role in WebQuest design and development (Zheng et al, 2008).…”
Section: Constructivism and Social Constructivismmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Promueven el pensamiento crítico, facilitan la aplicación del conocimiento y el desarrollo de habilidades interpersonales y colaborativas en el proceso de aprendizaje (Zheng, Pérez, Williamson y Flygare, 2008). Además pueden considerarse como una metodología enfocada a la investigación colaborativa y a la construcción compartida del conocimiento (Díez, 2012), ya que toman como referencia los recursos presentes en Internet para "ayudar a sistematizar el trabajo grupal desarrollado con el apoyo de herramientas virtuales de diversa índole" (Del Moral y Villalustre, 2008, p. 74).…”
Section: Figura 1 Ventajas Didácticas De Las Wiki-webquestunclassified
“…En este sentido, creemos que estas variables pueden ser controladas por el profesorado en la medida en que éste lleve a cabo un cuidadoso proceso de planificación y diseño (Zheng et al,2008), al tiempo que se asegure el acceso de todos/as los/as estudiantes a la WQ durante su ejecución, porque las dificultades técnicas pueden generar desmotivación (Gülbahar, Madrán & Kalelioglu,2010).…”
Section: Discusión Y Conclusionesunclassified