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Sharon from Maree talks about the problems of communication in an isolated rural community


Webquest
Introduction | Knowledge Hunt | Task | Process | Assessment | Conclusion | Competition | Credits | Teacher’s Area

Competition
Competition closed Friday 29th June 2001

OK, how did you go with the webquest?

Did you learn lots of new things about telecommunications and the Overland Telegraph Line?

Usually when you do a webquest, competitions are NOT part of them. But this is a unique event and we want to give you a real opportunity for winning prizes during the main event between June 18th - July 1st 2001.

Well now it is time that you can really get something from your learning

Did you come to a decision on the BIG QUESTION:

HOW TO ENTER
  1. Schools, classes or individuals can enter
  2. Develop a presentation that answers the BIG question
  3. Choose any one of the following presentation mediums and submit as an email attachment to kdibben@oac.sa.edu.au remembering that entries close by 1st July 2001
    • word document
    • powerpoint presentation
    • hyperstudio file
    • website
  4. Include in your email information about how you used the webquest in your class and what was the most rewarding experience for you?

Criteria
A panel of experts will compare class answers over Australia and the world. The judges will be looking for:

  • evidence of online research
  • good demonstration of presentation tools
  • understanding of Federation and the role of the Overland Telegraph Line
  • your ability to talk about growth in learning
Created by Kate Dibben, Open Access College, South Australia, Australia
email: kdibben@oac.sa.edu.au
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