Please place a link to your webquest on this page. Be sure to include your name(s), webquest title, brief summary of your webquest and an actual link to the project!

Elizabeth Hayden & Joanne Buell - Famous Black American Webquest
http://famousblackamericanswebquest.wikispaces.com/home

Jennifer Jaros & Milka Kutlesa - Ellis Island 2.0 Webquest
Students share their experience of being an immigrant through Ellis Island using current technology.
http://edu560countrywebquest.wikispaces.com/home


Willard McNitt - Mathematics in Poker: Poker Webquest
Students learn about the concept of expected value through poker.
http://pokerwebquest.wikispaces.com/

Ian Watts and Rachel Swain - William and Elizabeth's World
Students will explore various historical, artistic, political, and religious events that helped shape Renaissance culture.
https://sites.google.com/site/williamandelizabethsworld/

Michelle Robinson & Monica Molina - Water Cycle Webquest
Students learn about the four stages of the water cycle.
http://watercycleedu560.wikispaces.com/

Rachel Blonski & Stacey Boykin -- Brain Webquest
Students learn about the different lobes of the brain and how they affect the overall function of the brain.
http://edu560brainquest.wikispaces.com/home

Lisa Marzec & Steve Perkins-Recycling WebQuest
Students learn about the purpose of recycling.
http://recyclingquest.wikispaces.com/Welcome+Detectives%21

Sean Killen- Museum Curator WebQuest
Students learn about different art movements, art styles and organize a collection of work for a museum.
http://googleart.wikispaces.com/home


Transcripts from TodaysMeet backchannel conversation about our webquests!

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Welcome! Use this space to make comments/suggestions about our webquests
Nicole at 12:53 PM, 7 Dec 2012
Excited to see your presentations!
Nicole at 6:20 PM, 11 Dec 2012


Steve & Lisa
Nicole at 6:21 PM, 11 Dec 2012
We're practicing being "green" by using TodaysMeet :)
Nicole at 6:27 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like the videos and the fact that they are writing to their parents. I also like the recycled materials project. Great idea!
Milka at 6:27 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great idea for a lesson. Nice job.
Monica at 6:27 PM, 11 Dec 2012
awesome project!
Willard at 6:27 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good ideas for all kids, teachers, and parents.
Jennifer at 6:27 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Have them record their letters using Vocaroo and make QR codes for them!
Nicole at 6:27 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like the project with recycled materials - great idea!
Rachel S. at 6:26 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like the letter to their parents. They can be "green" at home!
Michelle at 6:26 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Consider placing the rubric right on the wiki (but keeping the .doc as well).
Nicole at 6:26 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Really cute idea - loved that the students are detectives!
Stacey at 6:26 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good use of embedded media, text attachments
Ian at 6:25 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Your projects are unique and seem fun!
Rachel at 6:25 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Nice consistency with videos (having the same students in each video).
Nicole at 6:24 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Teach kids what it means to be "green". Great idea!
Nicole at 6:23 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Ian & Rachel S.
Nicole at 6:28 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great web quest!
Steve at 6:37 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Consider adding the "acceptable evidence" page to the student page as well!
Nicole at 6:37 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Very detailed quest. Good job!
Lisa at 6:35 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great organization of the project.
Steve at 6:34 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great Job! I like that the students have choices.
Michelle at 6:34 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good idea to give students a choice about their final project.
Milka at 6:34 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Nice to see multiple intelligences considered as part of the assessment.
Nicole at 6:34 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great project! I really like how it is organized
Willard at 6:33 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Well done!
Jennifer at 6:33 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Like the "unexpected consequences" segment!
Nicole at 6:33 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Consider making a Popplet as your K-W-L chart that can be filled in online.
Nicole at 6:32 PM, 11 Dec 2012
FYI: Ian & Rachel numbered their steps to keep them in order along the left side (otherwise they are automatically alphabetized).
Nicole at 6:31 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I enjoyed that you combined both your backgrounds
Stacey at 6:31 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Did you find it easy to make a Google Site for your project?
Nicole at 6:29 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Jennifer & Milka
Nicole at 6:37 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Add in that you used personal pictures- it's cool!
Nicole at 6:44 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great job on the credits page. Easy for the user to identify.
Nicole at 6:43 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Loved the cute play on the title of the quest! Looks like this would be a ton of fun
Stacey at 6:42 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Will the students watch the video as a class or in small groups?
Nicole at 6:42 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Current events connection! Great idea, provides good closure and relevance
Ian at 6:42 PM, 11 Dec 2012
great activities!
Lisa at 6:42 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Did something like this in school. This would have been so much more fun!
Michelle at 6:41 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Very interesting topic. Great use of tech tools.
Steve at 6:41 PM, 11 Dec 2012
web tech perfectly integrated, really seamless
Ian at 6:41 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Consider adding a component where they interview someone who may be an immigrant.
Nicole at 6:41 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Awesome Job! I really like your idea
Willard at 6:40 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Awesome handout Milka! Great use for Glogster.
Nicole at 6:40 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Excellent research topic/idea for students
Rachel S. at 6:39 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like the Ellis Island picture on the Introduction page!
Nicole at 6:39 PM, 11 Dec 2012
The first-person aspect is also a good idea
Ian at 6:39 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great choice of topic!
Ian at 6:39 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Ellis Island...2.0. Cute!
Nicole at 6:38 PM, 11 Dec 2012

I enjoyed working with Glogster. I think the students will enjoy being creative.

Milka at 6:56 PM, 11 Dec 2012


Michelle & Monica
Nicole at 6:44 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great work....looks like fun for the kids!
Steve at 6:49 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Lol to Steve :D
Lisa at 6:48 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great idea for the students to be molecules. Great job!
Milka at 6:47 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Aren't we *all* just molecules, Steve?
Nicole at 6:47 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I really like the idea of being a water molecule!
Jennifer at 6:47 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I've always wanted to be a molecule.
Steve at 6:47 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I really like the idea. Great job!
Willard at 6:46 PM, 11 Dec 2012
This is really neat.
Rachel at 6:46 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I love the added link at the bottom of the page.
Rachel S. at 6:46 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Love the worksheet embedded in Scribd!
Nicole at 6:46 PM, 11 Dec 2012
so cute that the kids will be water molecules!
Stacey at 6:46 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good idea to have link to the next step on the bottom of each page.
Nicole at 6:45 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Cool idea- journey as a water molecule. You should have the students draw themselves!
Nicole at 6:45 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like that the home page lists the grade level and how to get started.
Nicole at 6:45 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Stacey & Rachel B.
Nicole at 6:49 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Nice touch making sure teachers review links prior to exposing to students.
Nicole at 6:55 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great to see NETS standards included.
Nicole at 6:55 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like the inclusion of additional resources on the conclusion page.
Nicole at 6:54 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great Webquest!!
Michelle at 6:54 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like the extended thinking of the persuasion aspect.
Steve at 6:54 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Really interesting way to get students engaged in the topic. Very creative!
Rachel S. at 6:54 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Also like the consequences aspect - students are responsible for the doctor
Ian at 6:53 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good idea to include exactly what should be on Glog.
Nicole at 6:52 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good guiding questions
Ian at 6:52 PM, 11 Dec 2012
In addition to a persuasive speech students should rush into room with their paper in their hands like they are just about to STOP the doc!
Nicole at 6:52 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great idea to get students to think critically!
Monica at 6:51 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Awesome idea! Great job!
Willard at 6:51 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Like the word "Brainquest".
Nicole at 6:51 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Do you have permission from Star Trek?
Steve at 6:50 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great intro!
Lisa at 6:50 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Kids will love the mad scientist picture.
Nicole at 6:50 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Ha! Great brain pic!
Nicole at 6:50 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Stacey & Rachel - Sorry my computer shut down. Great job on your brain webquest!
Jennifer at 7:01 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Sean
Nicole at 6:56 PM, 11 Dec 2012
timetoast.com is a timeline web 2.0 tool
Nicole at 7:01 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I think the students will enjoy planning a new wing at a museum. Great idea!
Milka at 7:00 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Your content area is very well represented here - this is great for visual/spatial learners
Ian at 6:59 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Consider having students create artwork using digital cameras, focusing on their surroundings.
Nicole at 6:59 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like your idea. very interesting idea!
Willard at 6:59 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Other than "Google Art" what other technology is being used?
Nicole at 6:58 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Found this art project really interesting!
Stacey at 6:58 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Art was one of my favorite subjects.
Monica at 6:58 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Love the idea that students can be the curators!
Rachel S. at 6:58 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great idea having the kids design a new wing for an art museum!
Steve at 6:58 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I'm always a fan of the student role-play idea. Love casting them as curators
Ian at 6:58 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Google Art project is awesome!
Nicole at 6:57 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Willard
Nicole at 7:01 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Never used ADDIE, but you demonstrate it really well.
Ian at 7:09 PM, 11 Dec 2012
haha nice pictures
Lisa at 7:08 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I love the animals playing poker!!
Rachel at 7:08 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Ditto, Rachel S! I was going to say the same thing!
Nicole at 7:07 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I love how creative you got with technology.
Rachel S. at 7:07 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Fantastic Blabber example! Keeps the kids engaged.
Nicole at 7:06 PM, 11 Dec 2012
How fun! Great way to show students about math as well.
Monica at 7:06 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Very impressive. Lots of work went into this project.
Jennifer at 7:06 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good call, Ian.
Nicole at 7:06 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Excellent resources. The students will love this.
Milka at 7:06 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Simulator site is a fantastic resource!
Nicole at 7:05 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I love math!
Michelle at 7:05 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Maybe add a "why the house wins" component to close (consequences, real-world connection)
Ian at 7:05 PM, 11 Dec 2012
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Michelle at 7:05 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Nice use of videos for introduction to poker.
Nicole at 7:04 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Love tying math lesson to poker!
Steve at 7:04 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good concern about the content, but seriously: the students will LOVE this.
Ian at 7:04 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Fun choice of images.
Rachel S. at 7:04 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Dig that cat too....
Nicole at 7:03 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Love the task of creating a Prezi of poker rules!
Nicole at 7:03 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Love the theme/idea! Thought it was great that you stated you may ask for parental consent as a means to not offend anyone
Stacey at 7:03 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great way to teach a difficult concept (difficult for me at least).
Nicole at 7:03 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Love how you can find math everywhere!
Nicole at 7:03 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Consider a disclaimer on the homepage even though its in the teacher's guide.
Nicole at 7:02 PM, 11 Dec 2012
LOL! The dog pic
Monica at 7:02 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great topic!
Rachel S. at 7:02 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Mathematics in Poker! Fun for all!!
Nicole at 7:02 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like the curator idea and the creativity involved.
Jennifer at 7:01 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great Job! Let those creative minds go!
Michelle at 7:01 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Elizabeth & Joanne
Nicole at 7:09 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great rationale - purpose is clear/compelling
Ian at 7:14 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I like the "more information" links on the conclusion page.
Nicole at 7:14 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Very nice project for the students.
Milka at 7:14 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Limiting links is a good idea.
Nicole at 7:14 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I really like this topic! Great idea!
Willard at 7:14 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Thought directions were written very well for students with special needs.
Stacey at 7:13 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Modeling is a great strategy to start with.

I like the limited number of choices. I work with students with special needs as well and too many choices cause confusion.

Jennifer at 7:15 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Nicole at 7:12 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good step by step, easy for students to follow and check their progress
Ian at 7:12 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Consider recording audio files on the text you have on each page and posting a link so students could *hear* instructions. Consider Audioboo
Nicole at 7:12 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great topic for Black History Month!
Nicole at 7:10 PM, 11 Dec 2012


Any final comments on TodaysMeet?
Nicole at 7:15 PM, 11 Dec 2012

Possible downside - might be easy for students to hijack
Ian at 7:17 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good way to provide feedback while the information is still fresh.
Jennifer at 7:16 PM, 11 Dec 2012
I really like this. It is better to write down your comments as you think of them.
Milka at 7:16 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Good collaborative tool
Willard at 7:16 PM, 11 Dec 2012
TodaysMeet - fast, efficient, good for introverted students
Ian at 7:16 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great way to give feedback.
Michelle at 7:16 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Great tool and a different way to express opinions.
Lisa at 7:16 PM, 11 Dec 2012
This seems like a simple and easy way to give and receive feedback.
Rachel at 7:15 PM, 11 Dec 2012
Fun to add comments live and interact with classmates.
Steve at 7:15 PM, 11 Dec 2012