EnhancingCreativity and Critical

Thinkingin the Classroom

Kate Perna

How can technology be used in the classroom to

enhance the creativity and critical thinking skills of

your students?

Benefits of Inquiry-Based Activities

• Support Constructivism• Encourage Collaboration• Increase Motivation• Provide Authentic Assessment• Encourage Independent Thinking and

Problem-Solving Skills

Treasure Hunts

• What is a Treasure Hunt?

• When can I use one?

• How do I create a Treasure Hunt?

Creating A Treasure Hunt

• Create a list of questions for students to answer

• Compile a list of online resources where answers can be found

• Include an activity that requires application of the information found

“Celebrate the Century: Exploring the Web for the History of the 1930s”

Web Bits

• What is a Web Bit?

• What do I need to create one?

• What is the process in creating a Web Bit for my classroom?

Example of a Web Bit

WebQuests

• What is a WebQuest?

• What are the parts of a WebQuest?

• How do I create a WebQuest?(Template)

• Where can I go to learn more?

WebQuest Example

WebQuest Resources• www.bestwebquests.com• www.webquest.org• http://edweb.sdsu.edu/Webquest• QuestGarden• Filamentality

• WebQuest 101 (Video)• FOCUS: Fives Rules for Writing a Great

WebQuest

Web Inquiry Projects

• What is a Web Inquiry Project (WIP)?

• How does it differ from a WebQuest?

• Where can I go for more information?

Example Web Inquiry Project:

Teacher Page Student Page

Teacher Page Template Student Page Template

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Keys Linked?

Test Your Knowledge

How much do you know about Treasure Hunts, Web Bits,

WebQuests, and Web Inquiry Projects?

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21st Century Teaching:

A podcast exploring the role of Inquiry-Based Learning in

the modern classroom

Resources

• www.webquest.org• www.bestwebquests.com• www.webinquiry.org• www.education-world.com• http://edweb.sdsu.edu/wip• http://www.hazelwood.k12.mo.us/

~cdavis01/webbits/• www.youtube.com• www.podomatic.com• www.proprof.com