STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM What can be done

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM What can be done to make a teaching learning process more variable and effective with the use of Web. Quest?

THE MAIN AIM OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH is to reveal the influence of using the target inquiry-based instructional strategy named Web. Quest in developing students’ language learning skills. to investigate the productivity of Web. Quest in the process of teaching and learning

The object of the research is developing students’ motivation through the use of Web. Quest The subject of the research is using Web. Quest in developing students’ interest to language learning The hypothesis of the research: By the end of the research I assume that students interest in language learning through the use of Web. Quest will arise and they will develop problem-solving, critical thinking, collaborative learning skills.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1) to find out the attitudes of teachers towards using internet-based resources, in particular Web. Quest as an effective tool in teaching English as a second language 2) to identify the attitudes of both university and school learners towards using Web. Quest as an interesting tool to study English 3) to clarify the usage of Web. Quest 4) to work out the specifics of using Web. Quest

THE RESEARCH METHODS researches as I have instruments of data collection related to both of these types of researches: surveys, interview, questionnaire, observation, experimental classes.

1) How often language teachers use different internet based resources in teaching? 2) Do they use webquest in their language teaching process? 3) How do students relate to the use of internet based resources in general?

THEORETICAL VALUE Theoretical value of the research is our attempt to give the practical implications for teachers who are interested in the problem of students’ motivation and on the ways of using Web. Quest efficiently.

THE PRACTICAL VALUE Practical value of the research suggested practical recommendations may be helpful for teachers seeking out the new ways of using internet based materials.

Web Quest (webquest) in pedagogy - a problematic task, a project using online resources. Web Quest - a scenario the organization of project activities of students on any topic. www. zunal. com

Web Quest developed in 1995 by Bernie Dodge of San Diego State University. Simply put, a Web Quest is an inquirybased activity where students are given a task and provided with access to online resources to help them complete the task. It is an ideal way to deliver a lesson over the web. When creating a Web Quest, it is beneficial to be able to make your own web pages.

B. Dodge highlighted two types of web quests: Short-term Work Duration 1 -3 lessons Educational goal Long-term 3 lessons to one month The acquisition Expansion and of new improvement of knowledge and knowledge on awareness the subject

Why I chose this topic?

Provides background information on the topic and sets the stage for the investigation or activity.

The task is the formal description of what the students will produce in the Web. Quest. The task should be meaningful and fun. Creating the task is the most difficult and creative part of developing a Web. Quest it must be clear

Provides a step-by-step guide for completion of the activity; should provide a clear description of exactly what students should do to complete the task.

Should illustrate exactly what students should do to be successful; usually in the form of a rubric or checklist

sums up the activity and encourages students to reflect on its process and results.

Advantages and Disadvantages of using Web. Quest presented by zunal website teacher’s subscribers. Statement Web. Quests are fun and students love them. . . . . 96. 81% Web. Quests are student-centered. . . . 95. 81% Web. Quests appeal to students’ various learning styles (visual, audio, tactual, kinesthetic 95. 30% Web. Quests provide efficient use of class time. . . . . 94. 97% It is difficult to search and find suitable Internet resources for students. . . 18. 96% Web. Quests take up a lot of class time. . . . . 16. 44% Creating a Web. Quest would require time to upgrade the teachers’ technical and information literacy skills. . . . . 10. 57% Web. Quests help students meet learning competencies. . . . . 94. 97% Web. Quests encourage critical thinking skills. . . . 93. 62% Web. Quests promote students’ computer competency. . . . . 93. 29% Web. Quests motivate students. . . . . 92. 95% Web. Quests help students focus on tasks. . . . 92. 45% Strongly agree/agree

METHODOLOGY SURVEYS QUESTIONNAIRE INTERVIEW SUBSCRIBERS COMMENTS

PARTICIPANTS Teachers: SDU teachers and teachers from secondary school named after V. G Belinskiy students: SDU Philology faculty and school pupils Number of participants: 31 students Experimental group : 15 pupils of 9 a class Control group : 16 pupils of 9 b class

QUESTIONS 1) Do you use online resources to teach English? ANSWER YES PERCENTAGE 88 % 12 % NO 2) What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of using online resources in language teaching? Advantages Always can find what you need 80% Easy interesting Effective 100% Motivation for English language and learning Lots of information 100% 90%

Disadvantages Time consuming 10% Adapting materials 50% Internet Problems 30% Students access to answer keys 70%

3) Which English teaching websites do you use to develop four skills? 1)Youtube 91% 2)Lingualeo 73% Busy. Teacher 87% Slideshare 96% BBC English 83% Ted. Talks 92% British Council 75% English. Tips 63% Study. ru 58% Situational. English 70% Minoo. Anglo. Link 37% 4) Which skill do you mostly try to develop by using online resources? 1)Reading Skills 84% 2)Listening Skills 98% 3)Speaking Skills 95% 4)Writing Skills 50% 5) Do you think that using online resources in English language teaching is more effective than implementing traditional way? YES 76% NO 18% NO IDEA 6%

No 6% Results Yes 94%

Results Yes 91% NO 4% Other 5% No Idea 5%

Results No 8% No Idea 10% Yes 82%

results yes no

Results No 28% Yes 72%

No Idea 5% Results No 5% Yes 90%

Results No 10% No Idea 2% Yes 88%

results yes no

results no 33% yes 67%

How often do you use online resources to study Results English? Never 3% Someti mes 5% Very often 92%

CAN YOU GIVE EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC WEBSITES THE MOST TO DEVELOP EACH SKILL? READING SKILLS LISTENING SKILLS SPEAKING SKILLS WRITING SKILLS Skills Websites Reading www. britishcouncil. com Writing www. dragondictation. com Speaking www. lingualeo. com Listening www. Youtube. com

Do you face any difficulties when choosing resources from the internet to study English? Results Sometimes 2% Yes 8% No 90%

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING ONLINE RESOURCES IN LANGUAGE LEARNING? Advantages Disadvantages A lot of available materials information to develop all four skills Difficult tasks Quick access Limited access to some websites Interesting websites Takes a lot of time to find needed information Save time Freedom of where to study All students have direct communication with teachers Peer group support Participate in group discussions Personal Tuition

Results of experimental and control groups Groups Average Experimental Group 15 84, 5 Control Group 16 61, 22 Results Experimental Group Control Group

Findings from the conducted experimental classes When developing and implementing Web. Quests, teachers should keep the following principles in mind to make the experience more meaningful for students. Choose your Web. Quest wisely. There are webquests free and not free. Check student technology proficiency. Check students prior knowledge of how it works , clearly describe the purpose of a learning activity, the directions students need to follow, and the learning goals they are expected to achieve. Assess the availability of computers. Maximize class time on the computer. Clarify student roles. Make assessment clear to students Be supportive if needed be a participant Do not judge strictly the first time.

Lack of time for teachers to create and use their own Web. Quests may be the most difficult problem. One alternative is to use what is already out there. Many Internet sites include collections of teachercreated Web. Quests. For those teachers who want to create their own Web. Quest the best advise is to start simple, designing and creating short-term Web. Quests at first and moving toward more complex, longer-termed activities.

Using Web page development software may be too time-consuming for some teachers, due to the time needed to become truly comfortable with the software. Web pages can easily be developed using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point, software programs with which many teachers are familiar. It is as simple as saving the document as a Web page.

The topic of Web. Quests should be closely connected to the students’ interests and background knowledge to allow them “to be able to find themselves, their concerns, or their interests in the learning scenarios” The role of a teacher is therefore to identify the topic of inquiry, facilitate the learning process, and to motivate learners to participate actively in the research.