Creating a Class Web Page
for Problem Solvers
by Shari Sternberg

 
 


Introduction

  Your class will create a math problem that you will post on your classes web page for others to see and try. "My classes web page?", you say, "but I don't have a web page". Well you will after you complete this web quest. "Web quest? What's that?" You will learn what a web quest is too. So just sit back and enjoy the quest.
    This quest is twofold. First you will do a self-guided, self-study of the internet. You will learn by exploring about web quests, search engines and directories, hot lists, and web page design. This quest should take you from a novice to an intermediate user of the internet. Once you are comfortable with the web you will move on to part two.
    Your students are studying problem solving strategies. Each month a new strategy will be introduced. Your students will explore the strategy. They will learn about it based on Polya's steps for solving problems. They will be able to determine what types of problems are best solved with that strategy. They will also visit several websites from a hot topic list that will have them practice the strategies. After a full experience with the strategy students will show their knowledge of the strategy by creating a problem that uses the strategy.
 
 


 


The Task

You are going to explore the internet. In the process you will learn about web quests, search engines and directories, hot lists, and web page design. At the end you will create a class web page. Panic sets in but not to worry. The task is simple. You are going to work through this web quest to help you learn all you need about how to create a class web page. You are going to open up a template and create a web page by simply substituting your information where it needs to be. Once that is completed you will add your own style, flare, and creativity to make your web page represent you and your class.


 

The Process


As you begin your self guided tour for knowledge you will be opening lots 
of links to other sites. Remember that each link will open as a new page 
and you need to close that page to get back to your quest.
  1. Begin the web quest by learning what a web quest is.

    2.    Click on the folder to Go to Web quest page.
  2. Now you are ready to learn how to search and gather information for your class without spinning your wheels.

    3.     Click on the folder to Go to Search and Directories page. 
  3. Now you are ready to gather and organize information on a specific topic.

    4.    Click on the folder to Go to Hot Topic List page. 
  4. One more step to go in your experience of moving from a novice to an intermediate web user. You are now ready to view some web site pages and look at design.

    5.    Click on the folder to Go to Web Design page. 
  5. Your next step. You are ready to create the web page for your class.

    6.    Click on the folder to Go to Teacher Template. 

Resources



 
 
 
 

Web quest Information
Search Engines and Directory Information
Hot Topic List
Web Page Information
 



Evaluation

Rubric for Web Journey

Beginning

1

 Developing

2

 Accomplished

3

 Exemplary

4

 Score
Self-assess where you feel you are on the journey to learning about the web.
I was lost on the journey and couldn't find my way.
I am walking slowing on the path. I feel like a learned a little and I am willing continue the journey.
I am jogging down the path. I learned a lot and am keeping a quick pace so that I can learn more.
I am running down the path and I hope no one gets in my way because I don't want to stop my journey.
  

 
 
 
 
             Activity
Check List
Attended the workshop to begin the journey.  
Completed exploration of Web Quests.  
Completed exploration of Search Engines and Directories.  
Completed exploration of Hot Topic Lists.  
Completed exploration of Web Design.  
Created Web page from template.

 


Conclusion
 

Whoosh, it's been a long journey but hopefully instead of feeling tired you feel invigorated. You have been on a journey of self-discovery and learning. The journey doesn't end here. Keep your mind open as you continue down the path to improving your problem solving skills using the Internet and its resources.

 

Last updated June 2004


 
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