EDUA 5876 Lesson Plan: Escape Room/Web Quest
ENLIVEN YOUR LESSON PLANS: ESCAPE ROOMS AND WEB QUESTS
Teachers are in a constant competition for their students’ attention. As technology continues to touch every part of our lives, students’ ability to remain focused in class seems to be decreasing. However, rather than going to war against things we might consider distractions, educators should instead use these technologies to their advantage to reach 21st-century learners. Escape rooms and WebQuests combine inquiry, story, puzzles, and riddles to get students excited and motivated to learn.
In this course, you will explore how escape rooms and WebQuests can increase active learning and engagement in your classroom. Through active learning, your students will not only gain a deeper understanding of key academic concepts, but also practice critical thinking skills that will help them in later life. You’ll develop well-rounded lesson plans that incorporate escape rooms and WebQuests to reinforce your curriculum standards. In addition, you’ll explore myriad resources and platforms that can help you build active learning experiences in a way that is accessible and meets the needs of all students.
By using the elements of critical thinking and task-oriented challenges, escape rooms and WebQuests can foster the excitement and engagement all teachers want to see from their students.