Gatsby and PB Wiki - September 7, 2006

Today's QuestGarden featured webquest looks at the Roaring 20s through the lens of The Great Gatsby ... and a little something called "PB Wiki." TITLE: "Gatsby", Then and Now: A Wiki Exhibit AUTHOR: Andrea Drinkwine LINK: Link to *Gatsby - Then and Now* Webquest This webquest blends history, literature and technology in several unique ways: In order to more fully appreciate the history behind this fictional novel and discover its parallels to present day America, you will go back in time to explore the factual context and recognize how popular culture reflects the values, lifestyles, and events of the times. You’ll come back from your exploration to create an exhibit portraying the themes of the past, using a tool of the present. The most intriguing piece of this Webquest is its use of "PB Wiki" to facilitate collaborative online student projects. PB Wiki is a great, easy-to-use tool ... but you'll have to check out this webquest to learn more about it! You can also check out more websites on The Roaring Twenties here!