This document provides information for students completing a WebQuest. It outlines five tasks for students to choose from to finish the WebQuest, with two tasks needing to be selected. Task Four and Task Five cannot be completed together. Each task is briefly described, including whether it is completed individually or with a partner. The tasks involve researching different aspects of digital texts, visual storytelling, evaluating multimedia modes, creating an Inanimate Alice episode using provided assets, or an original story using photos and editing software. Students are directed to view full task details and submission requirements on individual task pages.
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In order to finish this WebQuest, students will need to select
and complete TWO tasks from the provided selection.
There are five tasks to pick from, each involving different
research.
Please note that Task Four and Task Five cannot be
completed together, meaning you can only pick one or the
other.
There is a brief outline of each task on the following pages.
To view the full details of a task, click on the appropriate link
in the navigation menu.
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3. Task One
This task focuses on aspects of digital texts and the multimedia modes
they use. It is a good starting point for those wishing to extend their
basic knowledge.
• Complete individually
• Watch provided video clip and Inanimate Alice Episode One: China
• Download and complete Inquiry Questions Worksheet (found on Task
One page)
4. Task Two
This task focuses on the power of visuals and how they can bring
attention to untold parts of a story. Those wishing to learn about culture
may find this particularly interesting.
• Complete individually
• Watch Prezi about Matryoshka Dolls
• View slideshow of screenshots from Inanimate Alice Episode Three:
Russia
• Write diary entry from Ming’s point of view about her relationship with
Alice
5. Task Three
This task requires students to select a multimedia mode they believe is
most beneficial to the story of Inanimate Alice and to present their
reasons for that choice. This is a good task to develop evaluation skills.
• Complete in pairs
• Review information on Task Three page regarding different
intelligences
• Select multimedia mode that both partners agree is most effective
• Create Prezi showing argument as to why that mode is the most
effective, supporting text with evidence from episode
6. Task Four
This task requires students to use their knowledge of digital texts and
multimedia modes to create their own Inanimate Alice episode. This is a
great way to extend Alice’s adventure in a new direction.
• Complete individually
• Collect images and sound from the Inanimate Alice Digital Assets page
and save them in to a folder
• Use iMovie or Movie Maker to combine the images and sound, and add
text to tell a unique story.
*Remember this task is not to be completed with Task Five*
7. Task Five
This task is a more involved version of Task Four, requiring students to
create a story using original resources. It is great for those wishing to be
a bit more creative, and who have time available.
• Complete in pairs (or small groups as arranged with the teacher)
• Take photos (or use pre-existing ones from mobile device) to illustrate
story of your choosing (subject must be approved by teacher)
• Use iMovie or Movie Maker to put story together and add text or
narration
• Reference any music or sound effects used
*Remember this task is not to be completed with Task Four*
