"Founded on a well-established educational rationale, this book takes the critical and challenging step of helping teachers integrate culturally responsive education into their own practice. By using real student stories, the authors spin an engaging narrative that both informs and entertains."-Tom March, Codeveloper Web Quest Foster student inquiry and higher-level thinking with this powerful Web-based model!Today’s educators face the challenges of making content engaging and relevant for students from diverse backgrounds and incorporating technology in the classroom. Designed to optimize content learning and promote greater intercultural understanding, Using Web Quests in the Social Studies Classroom shows how educators can make social studies personal and real while nurturing globally minded students.This unique guide presents practical strategies for using Web Quests: inquiry-oriented, collaborative student activities that use Web-based information for solving problems through focused analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Aligned with the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) standards, the American Historical Association criteria for Excellent Classroom Teaching, and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards, this comprehensive resource includes:Real stories portraying culturally diverse classrooms Comprehensive examples of culturally responsive Web Quests Guidelines, tips, and step-by-step instructions for developing Web Quests Reflective exercises throughout make this guide an ideal professional development resource for teachers interested in learning more about culturally responsive social studies and technologically enhanced instruction.
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