Group #1 - Ally & Leah - "Ancient Egyptian Quest" - 19 views

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  #1 Ally Aubry on 02 Oct 12

   

  http://egyptianquest.wix.com/arted322#!home/mainPage
  
  For Grade 7

   

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  #2 Jessica Grentz on 02 Oct 12

   

  The visual design is very well done, it flows together well. The text is visually readable and there doesn't seem to be to much text. There are a couple places in the webquest where you should check grammar and sentence structure like in the Activity page. This may be a little young for an grade 7 classroom, yet at the same time you bring in an aspect of social class that makes it age appropriate. I think your task and process do facilitate critical thinking because of the social class issues you presented like not being able to write if you had a low job. I think you could profit from including an evaluation page with a rubric for students to see. This being a webquest that is not based on being online but by talking to each other about their stories. Good job! just check for spelling errors, grammar, and make sure you don't have things missing like a rubric.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The visual design is very well done, it flows together well. The text is visually readable and there doesn't seem to be to much text. There are a couple places in the webquest where you should check grammar and sentence structure like in the Activity page. This may be a little young for an grade 7 classroom, yet at the same time you bring in an aspect of social class that makes it age appropriate. I think your task and process do facilitate critical thinking because of the social class issues you presented like not being able to write if you had a low job. I think you could profit from including an evaluation page with a rubric for students to see. This being a webquest that is not based on being online but by talking to each other about their stories. Good job! just check for spelling errors, grammar, and make sure you don't have things missing like a rubric.</div>

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  #3 Kelsey Shields on 02 Oct 12

   

  1. The design of your website definitely conveys a theme. The images show Ancient Egyptian drawings and match the background well. The text is readable and age appropriate. The way you have written out the activities and information makes the assignment sound interesting. It puts the students into the mindset of actually living in Egypt in ancient times. I think that you wrote enough information, but not too much.
  
  2. The task and process does facilitate critical and creative thinking. First the students have to figure out what job they would have had in Ancient Egyptian society. From there they have to research that trade and then create a story from it. In order to get enough information about their trade they have to explore the websites that are linked. Coming up with a story from there involves knowledge as well as creativity. I think that one thing that you could add is more of a step by step guide for completing the journal/storybook. When describing how to make the journal I think that you should be more specific. Just stapling papers together is not very specific and some students might be confused.
  
  3. There is not a clear rubric on the website yet, but there is a grading outline. I definitely think that you should break down the number of points and what you are looking for in each breakdown so that the students know what is expected of them.
  
  4. This uses Web 2.0 technologies because the students have to take pictures of their final works and upload them to a website. Uploading pictures onto the Web is important when having artistic goals. Uploading photos of works so that others may see them and creating online portfolios is an important skill to have.
  
  5. Throughout this WebQuest students are able to interact with one another. As they research they are asked to work together and pair up with somebody who has the same trade as them. Students are also able to look at the artwork of other students online, which is a great way to show what students are doing outside of their small school. They are also able to see each other's work on the website when they are finished with their projects.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">1. The design of your website definitely conveys a theme. The images show Ancient Egyptian drawings and match the background well. The text is readable and age appropriate. The way you have written out the activities and information makes the assignment sound interesting. It puts the students into the mindset of actually living in Egypt in ancient times. I think that you wrote enough information, but not too much. <br /> <br /> 2. The task and process does facilitate critical and creative thinking. First the students have to figure out what job they would have had in Ancient Egyptian society. From there they have to research that trade and then create a story from it. In order to get enough information about their trade they have to explore the websites that are linked. Coming up with a story from there involves knowledge as well as creativity. I think that one thing that you could add is more of a step by step guide for completing the journal/storybook. When describing how to make the journal I think that you should be more specific. Just stapling papers together is not very specific and some students might be confused. <br /> <br /> 3. There is not a clear rubric on the website yet, but there is a grading outline. I definitely think that you should break down the number of points and what you are looking for in each breakdown so that the students know what is expected of them. <br /> <br /> 4. This uses Web 2.0 technologies because the students have to take pictures of their final works and upload them to a website. Uploading pictures onto the Web is important when having artistic goals. Uploading photos of works so that others may see them and creating online portfolios is an important skill to have. <br /> <br /> 5. Throughout this WebQuest students are able to interact with one another. As they research they are asked to work together and pair up with somebody who has the same trade as them. Students are also able to look at the artwork of other students online, which is a great way to show what students are doing outside of their small school. They are also able to see each other's work on the website when they are finished with their projects.</div>

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  #4 Brooks Anderson on 02 Oct 12

   

  1. The design of your web quest is very well themed to the topic of your assignment. I think the images themselves apply pretty well to the age group being somewhat cartoonish and representational. The writing is also age appropriate and easy to follow but at the same time, there is a lot to read between all of the text in each tab and the links to different websites. Maybe this isn't a problem, but I, personally as a seventh grade student, would probably just scroll past most of it seeing how much there is.
  2. I believe the storybook project definitely supports creative thinking and the research part of the assignment is essential to the creation of the storybook. The paper bag afterlife essentials project is very interesting and has educational value, but I feel that its value belongs more to a social studies class than an art assignment.
  3. The rubric does not clearly define the value of each aspect of the web quest but I know you are currently in the process of changing that to make it clearer and more applicable to the goals of the web quest.
  4. You do use Web2.0 technology in the submission of your students' work and you very clearly teach them how to use it with the screenshot images.
  5. Student interaction with others is included in the discussion after the work is submitted during class in person.
  
  Good Work!

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">1. The design of your web quest is very well themed to the topic of your assignment. I think the images themselves apply pretty well to the age group being somewhat cartoonish and representational. The writing is also age appropriate and easy to follow but at the same time, there is a lot to read between all of the text in each tab and the links to different websites. Maybe this isn't a problem, but I, personally as a seventh grade student, would probably just scroll past most of it seeing how much there is. <br /> 2. I believe the storybook project definitely supports creative thinking and the research part of the assignment is essential to the creation of the storybook. The paper bag afterlife essentials project is very interesting and has educational value, but I feel that its value belongs more to a social studies class than an art assignment. <br /> 3. The rubric does not clearly define the value of each aspect of the web quest but I know you are currently in the process of changing that to make it clearer and more applicable to the goals of the web quest. <br /> 4. You do use Web2.0 technology in the submission of your students' work and you very clearly teach them how to use it with the screenshot images. <br /> 5. Student interaction with others is included in the discussion after the work is submitted during class in person. <br /> <br /> Good Work!</div>

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  #5 zack artz on 02 Oct 12

   

  1. Does the visual design convey a theme; text is visually readable; writing is clear, succinct, and age appropriate?
  - I think your group did a great job of the design aspect, if I was a student I would be excited to get started once I saw the website. The only thing I would be careful with is the distribution of the Egyptian "jobs" to the students, cause I would be pretty upset if I couldn't be a Pharaoh, just sayin haha.
  2. Does the task and process facilitate critical and creative thinking throughout the lesson?
  - There is critical and creative thinking, the only issue that I can think of is that it will be tough to have the bag making last longer than a day. Especially with 7th graders, it will be difficult to drag that out because they seem to try to finish a project and not really take their time on it. You could incorporate more activities involving the hyrogliphics, or have them look into egyptian art and have them create something that they would have used with the "job" they have been given.
  3. Are the rubrics clear and relate to goals of the webquest?
  - Yes
  - Is there any grading based on the visual aspect of their artworks? I think that a child that works hard and creates a nice piece should get more credit for their artwork than a child that doesnt try to involve any sort of imagination in their work.
  4. Does the webquest use 2.0 technologies for clearly articulated art learning goals?
  - yes, they used snapfish to upload their images and were clear in the how to steps of uploading their image. nice work.
  5. Does this webquest include a way for students to interact with others and the student created content?
  - Not so much on the webquest, but their activities that they will be doing in class involve a lot of interaction with their peers, so this is just as good as having it on the internet.
  
  
  WELL PLAYED

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">1. Does the visual design convey a theme; text is visually readable; writing is clear, succinct, and age appropriate? <br /> - I think your group did a great job of the design aspect, if I was a student I would be excited to get started once I saw the website. The only thing I would be careful with is the distribution of the Egyptian "jobs" to the students, cause I would be pretty upset if I couldn't be a Pharaoh, just sayin haha. <br /> 2. Does the task and process facilitate critical and creative thinking throughout the lesson? <br /> - There is critical and creative thinking, the only issue that I can think of is that it will be tough to have the bag making last longer than a day. Especially with 7th graders, it will be difficult to drag that out because they seem to try to finish a project and not really take their time on it. You could incorporate more activities involving the hyrogliphics, or have them look into egyptian art and have them create something that they would have used with the "job" they have been given. <br /> 3. Are the rubrics clear and relate to goals of the webquest? <br /> - Yes <br /> - Is there any grading based on the visual aspect of their artworks? I think that a child that works hard and creates a nice piece should get more credit for their artwork than a child that doesnt try to involve any sort of imagination in their work. <br /> 4. Does the webquest use 2.0 technologies for clearly articulated art learning goals? <br /> - yes, they used snapfish to upload their images and were clear in the how to steps of uploading their image. nice work. <br /> 5. Does this webquest include a way for students to interact with others and the student created content? <br /> - Not so much on the webquest, but their activities that they will be doing in class involve a lot of interaction with their peers, so this is just as good as having it on the internet. <br /> <br /> <br /> WELL PLAYED</div>

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  #6 Sarah Fogg on 02 Oct 12

   

  I really liked the setup of your webquest. The pictures really helped with the theme of Egyptian art and it was easy to read. However, I think this webquest is more geared towards elementary school students. I think that this project almost seems like something that would be used in a history class and not an art class. I think you should try to add something that will force them to be more creative and use critical thinking. I think you did a good job adding the Web2.0 technologies for the project so they can see each others work. I also like that there is an opportunity for the students to present their project and should allow the other students to ask questions and give their opinions.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I really liked the setup of your webquest. The pictures really helped with the theme of Egyptian art and it was easy to read. However, I think this webquest is more geared towards elementary school students. I think that this project almost seems like something that would be used in a history class and not an art class. I think you should try to add something that will force them to be more creative and use critical thinking. I think you did a good job adding the Web2.0 technologies for the project so they can see each others work. I also like that there is an opportunity for the students to present their project and should allow the other students to ask questions and give their opinions.</div>

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  #8 Ally Aubry on 09 Oct 12

   

  Jennifer,
  
  Thanks for all the constructive criticism and suggestions. We are going to revisit our Web Quest and simplify what we can for your students. It says two pages of paper per student on the teacher page, but we will make sure to include this in the instructions also.
  
  If you find that the course load is too heavy, many of the assignments can be cut in half or reduced. For example, the storybook project can be reduced to just two pages if some students are behind. Second, the reflection portion of the project can be cut down to 1 day and focus on 1 single questions. Lastly, as far as the tombstone/afterlife bag if they do not have time to decorate a bag, they can just bring in the items or photographs and explain in the discussion in a similar manner.
  
  In addition, we are open to alterations on the projects and if you have any questions or comments about grading and how the project is coming along (time wise), then just shoot us an e-mail to keep us updated.
  
  Leah's Email: LMarshallEllert@gmail.com
  
  Ally's Email: AllisonAubry@gmail.com
  
  Thanks and we look forwarding to hearing from you.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jennifer, <br /> <br /> Thanks for all the constructive criticism and suggestions. We are going to revisit our Web Quest and simplify what we can for your students. It says two pages of paper per student on the teacher page, but we will make sure to include this in the instructions also. <br /> <br /> If you find that the course load is too heavy, many of the assignments can be cut in half or reduced. For example, the storybook project can be reduced to just two pages if some students are behind. Second, the reflection portion of the project can be cut down to 1 day and focus on 1 single questions. Lastly, as far as the tombstone/afterlife bag if they do not have time to decorate a bag, they can just bring in the items or photographs and explain in the discussion in a similar manner. <br /> <br /> In addition, we are open to alterations on the projects and if you have any questions or comments about grading and how the project is coming along (time wise), then just shoot us an e-mail to keep us updated. <br /> <br /> Leah's Email: LMarshallEllert@gmail.com <br /> <br /> Ally's Email: AllisonAubry@gmail.com <br /> <br /> Thanks and we look forwarding to hearing from you.</div>

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