E-Sheets+and+Webquests


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What is an E-Sheet?** >>
 * **An E-Sheet is a simple technology integration strategy that directs student research on the Internet.**
 * ** An E-Sheet consists of 2 parts: **
 * 1) ** One to three websites selected by the teacher **
 * 2) ** A set of questions designed by the teacher to guide the student through the information on the selected websites **
 * ** Students are able to practice reading comprehension and information literacy skills as they are guided through the content of the selected websites. **
 * ** An E-Sheet can be distributed to students in 3 ways: **
 * 1) ** As a printed worksheet on which students can write the answers **
 * 2) ** As a website where students can click on the selected websites **
 * 3) ** As a Microsoft Word Document so that answers may be typed, saved, and/or printed **
 * ** The e-sheet is often referred to as an electronic worksheet, a web worksheet, or an interactive worksheet. **


 * What does an E-Sheet look like? **
 * The following are some sample E-Sheets created by the Elementary Technology Teachers Professional Learning Group during Spring 2005: **
 * ** [|Venus E-sheet] **
 * [|Sharks] **
 * [|Penguins] **
 * [|The Earth's Atmosphere] **
 * [|Beatrix Potter] **
 * [|Insects] **
 * [|Ellis Island] **
 * [|Electrical Safety] ** || ** [|Who is in Charge Here?] **
 * [|Froggy Fun] **
 * [|Weather] **
 * [|The Great Plant Escape] **
 * [|Planets] **
 * [|Alabama History] **
 * [|Layers of the Earth] **
 * [|**Dinosaurs**] ** ||


 * For more examples: **
 * [|Mike Bissell's Technology Index] **
 * [|Laurie Fowler's E-Sheet Site] **


 * Why should I use E-Sheets? **
 * 1) The e-sheet is simple to create and easy to use. **
 * 2) The e-sheet meets [|Alabama Technology Course of Study Standards]. **
 * 3) The e-sheet can also be aligned to meet standards from other subject areas. **
 * 4) The e-sheet promotes reading comprehension. **
 * 5) The e-sheet teaches information literacy skills such as how to critically read websites for useful and appropriate content. **


 * Why is an E-Sheet different from an ordinary worksheet? **
 * 1) The e-sheet is interactive. **
 * 2) The e-sheet teaches technology skills. **
 * 3) The e-sheet can be designed to encourage cooperative learning skills. **
 * 4) Your thoughts? **

Examples: "water cycle" "Salem Witch Trials" **
 * How do I create an E-Sheet? **
 * 1) Select the topic for your e-sheet. **
 * 2) Go to your favorite search engine or educational resource site. **
 * 3) Perform a search for your topic. **
 * 4) If using a search engine such as Google, place quotation marks around your topic.
 * 5) Select a few student-friendly websites that reinforce the topic you have selected. **
 * 6) Be sure that the website is on a level that your student can comprehend. **
 * 7) Create 4-10 questions for your selected website. **
 * 8) Type the website address and questions in a Microsoft Word document. **
 * 9) You may wish to add clip art or pictures to enhance the visual effect. **
 * 10) Don't forget to save your e-sheet! Be sure to name it something that you will remember. **
 * 11) If you just want to print your e-sheet, save it as a regular Microsoft Word document. **
 * 12) If you want to post your e-sheet to the Internet, you should save it as a "web archive" or "single file web page" depending on your version of Microsoft Word. **
 * 13) Posting your website to the Internet varies from school system to system. Instructions for your school will be given separately. **
 * 14) Don't forget to check your selected website periodically to make sure that it works. **
 * 15) Click [|here] to see a sample with instructions. **


 * How do I use an E-Sheet? **
 * Some suggestions for using e-sheets in your classroom: **
 * 1) Learning Centers: Assign times for students to work individually or in pairs. **
 * 2) Computer Labs (Basic): Students can work individually or in pairs as well. **
 * 3) Computer Labs (Advanced): Students can type the answers into a word processing document that has been saved as a template. **

** Who else is using E-Sheets? **
 * 1) The Elementary Technology Teachers Professional Learning Groups (City & County) **
 * 2) [|Science NetLinks]: Click here for a specific example on [|Germs and the Body] **
 * 3) [|New Zealand's English Online] **
 * 4) [|HPR*TEC Web Worksheet Wizard] **

** What's next? **
 * [|The WebQuest]

The E-Sheet is just a beginning to more advanced technology integration. The WebQuest is a natural next step after mastering the strategy of the e-sheet. E-sheets can actually be included as part of a WebQuest. For more information and to view sample WebQuests, click on the link above for Kathy Shrock's WebQuest Page or the [|WebQuest Portal] from San Diego State University. **

** References ** [|Return to Top]
 * Bissell, M. (2005). **//** What is an e-sheet? **//** Retrieved May 16, 2005, from []. **
 * Fowler, L. (n.d.). **//** E-Sheets-research on the web for elementary students **//** . Retrieved May 16, 2005, from []. **
 * Littlefield, K. (2005). E-Sheets-research on the web. Retrieved May 16, 2005, from []. **
 * Lewin, L. (2005). **//** Provide guided web use with the "e-sheet". **//** Retrieved May 16, 2005, from []. **

** Resources for E-Sheet Content **
 * [|Marco Polo] **
 * [|The Alabama Virtual Library] **