Webquest - Exchange Programmes

Far beyond Languages and Cultures

Webquest

Unit 1

A Webquest is a web-based, inquiry-oriented activity where you examine evidence about a particular topic.

Definition

After that you must respond to an issue or make a decision from a particular point of view.

In this Webquest you will explore various websites to find an answer to the question:

What's a webquest

Teacher?

Question

Question

Do Students exchange programmes have personal, educational and long-term advantages?

Do not forget to google the information provided to complete your task.

Task

Besides the information given, you can also add other aspects you consider useful to the main question.

In groups of 4, you have to gather information to answer the question asked previously.

Task

But pay attention: Do not skip the topic of this webquest.

Then you have to present your conclusions, using a digital tool, to your schoolmates, in the School Library.

* The School Librarian Teacher can help you, too. GOOD WORK

Process

1) Form groups of 4 students each, according to your preferences or using the Rakko tool (see resources). 2) Then give a name to your group and choose the chairman. 3) Do some research on the drawbacks, benefits and costs of being abroad. 4) Point out the advantages of being in an exchange programme, giving examples of possible learning scenarios.

Process

Focus, team work and baby steps are essential.

Process

5) You can use the resources suggested as well as consider applications and spin-offs in such areas like: communications skills cultural heritage life-long experiences Intercultural adaptation 6) You can also gather ideas for this topic in your English Book and workbook (unit 1). 7) Use a digital tool to present your conclusions to your schoolmates, in the School Library.

Process

You will need

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Analogic

Examples of Apps for oral presentation

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Resources

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Digital

Go for it...

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Evaluation

The result of this webquest will be evaluated through a rubric.

Don't be afraid to ask your teacher for help. Remember she is your team guide and she is ready to debate your ideas.

This rubric was done in Rubistar and with it you can have a more conscious feeling about the way your learn and present your work.

Do not forget you are not working alone, and several thinking minds are capable of astonishing outcomes.

Evaluation

Click "+info" to see the rubric.

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Conclusion

However, the question still remains "Are Exchange Programmes worth the cost? ". However, this time, I'm sure you have a more structured and stronger opinion about this issue.

This Webquest is now complete.

Your teacher: Paula Sousa

I hope it helped you to get acquainted with a more consistent knowledge about Exchange Programmes, their benefits and/or disadvantages. Besides, I hope this work has contributed to improve and empower your creativity, critical thinking and digital skills.

Congratulations!

Conclusion