Webquest Evaluation

Hello everyone,

This week's project is evaluation of a webquest. It was a difficult project, I think. I spent too much time on it. I chose a webquest from Zunal. I think webquesting is very useful and effective tool for teachers who want to use technology in educating. It is also beneficial for students and they can enjoy it.
I chose the webquest named Visiting Barcelona. You can reach the link from here. In the webquest, students will organise a plan to visit Barcelona. The aim of the activity is to practice English orally and learn the city.

My Evaluation For This Webquest,


Overall Aesthetics 

 Overall Visual Appeal
There are enough graphic elements. The page had standard aesthetics. I would give 4/4.
 Navigation and Flow
Students can easily follow instructions. It is an understandable webquest and easy to read. 4/4
 Mechanical Aspect
I didn't come across any mechanical problems. 2/2


Introduction 

 Motivational Effectiveness of Introduction
The webquest has very brief introduction. It should have been more attractive for students. 1/2
 Cognitive Effectiveness of Introduction
Introduction part prepares students for what is to come but it has no reference to learners prior knowledge. 1/2


Task 

 Connection of Task to Standards
There are two tasks in the webquest and both of them are referenced to standards. They are easy to understand. Learners can know what they will do to achieve proficiency. 4/4
 Cognitive Level of the Task
Tasks require information found on web sites which are given in the process part. But students are supposed to just get help on web sites. They have to be creative for tasks. 3/6


Process 

 Clarity of Process
Every step s clearly stated. Students can easily follow instructions. 4/4
 Scaffolding of Process
Strategies and organizational tools embedded in the process are sufficent to ensure that all students will gain the knowledge needed to complete tasks. 6/6
 Richness of ProcessThere are few steps and no seperate roles assigned. 0/2


Resources 

 Relevance and Quatity of Resources 
There isn't any resources on the webquest. 0/4 
Quality of Resources
 0/4


Evaluation 

Clarity of Evaluation Criteria 
Criteria for evaluation are clearly stated in the rubric. Rubrick consist of ' use of English, speaking, writing, creativity'. 6/6

Total Score: 35/50

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