<font size=+6>Computer WebQuest

Computer WebQuest

Introduction

There is a brand new student in our class today and he has never seen a computer. Can you help teach him how to use it?

Task

You will visit many sites to practice using the mouse and review computer skills.

Then, you will write a letter telling our new student Ed how to turn on the computer and type a letter using left and right alignment, the tab key, the shift key, the enter key and bold, underline, and italic. Remember, Ed has never seen a computer so you have to explain how to use the mouse too.

Process

  1. First, you will visit this site and practice using the mouse. Mouse Practice
  2. Now, view this website about how to write a friendly letter. Writing a Friendly Letter.
  3. In your letter, make sure you:
      4. Include the date (align right)
      Start with "Dear Ed,"
      On the next line, use the tab key to indent
  4. Paragraph 1: (Remember to indent)
      5. Explain in sentences how to turn on the computer. Tell how you move the mouse to click and go to a website.
  5. Paragraph 2: (Remember to Indent)
      6. Explain what you do when you get to the mouse pracitice website.
  6. Paragraph 3: (Remember to indent)
      7. Tell how to make a word bold, underline and italic and format those words. For example, when you write the word bold, make it bold, etc.
  7. Finally, use a salutation like "Your friend," and write your name with a capital letter.

    8. Evaluation

    Objectives Below Average Average Above Average
    Use Web Resources Did not use all Web resources. Used all Web resources. Used and comprehended all Web resources.
    Type a friendly letter with date, greeting, body and salutation Letter does not show understanding of the parts of a letter. Letter shows understanding of the parts of a letter. Letter shows great understanding of letter-writing by using capital letters, indenting and correct grammar.
    Type a descriptive letter explaining how to use the computer Letter does not use clear descriptive writing to explain how to use the computer. Letter has three paragraphs that explain how to use the mouse, the mouse practice website and how to format words. Letter shows great understanding of descriptive writing and formatting.

    Conclusion

    Congratulations! Not only can you turn on a computer and use the mouse but you can explain how to do it to someone else by writing a letter. Great job!

    If you finish early, you can practice your computer and literacy skills with these websites:
    Starfall
    Fun Brain