Web-Quest on Data Security and Integrity.
According to Wiggins 1990 a well-designed Web-quest combines research-supported theories with effective use of the Internet to promote dependable instructional practices. A Web-quest is also assignment students complete using the Internet to research a specific topic. A Web-quest can be printed on paper, presented in a PowerPoint, or on the Internet itself.A task that is drawn from the introduction and sets out the goal is the most important aspect of the Web-quest. There is often a Focus Question that defines the task. The task needs to be based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and contain a problem to solve. Blakey & Spence 1990 Web-quest allows students to work at their own pace either individually or in a team where they must accomplish the task. In Information Technology using the topic Data Security and integrity the teacher allows students to have a hands on experience when conducting their research. The proper materials were used and the students compiled information and gave feedback. This was a step by step process and the students critical thinking had to come in play. The lesson overall was a good experience and it help students to be motivated when working with the different technological devices that were made available to them.
References:
Blakey, E., & Spence, S. (1990). Developing Metacognition. Syracuse, NY: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources. (ERIC Digest Reproduction Service No. ED 327 218)
Wiggins, G. (1990). The case for authentic assessment. ERIC Digest. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 328 611)
