Jayme Jaramillo
Course
Module
Planning
a Trip on Travel Web Sites
Objective:
Students will be
able to access the Internet and research web sites in order to cost effectively
plan a vacation, while improving Internet research skills, overall computer knowledge,
and utilization of technology.
Introduction:
During your
academic years, you spend a lot of time using technology and the Internet;
however, most assignments are in alignment with course objectives and are of
little interest to you. Now is your chance
to enhance your computer skills, while researching a topic of interest.
This activity is
designed to improve your attitude toward Internet research activities. The Internet offers an array of valuable
information; however, too often students become turned off by computers because
they associate them solely with academic affairs.
This activity will
improve computer research skills, while engaging students!
There are
countless travel sites on the Internet and each one promises to give the best
deals. How do consumers know who to
trust and what sites to access? You will
be aiding consumers by ranking the top 5 travel sites and listing 5 additional
recommended sites.
Activity:
Choose a
destination! You may travel anywhere in
the world with up to 5 other passengers; however, you must plan the trip. After choosing your destination and exact
travel dates surf the Internet and find at least 10 different travel web sites.
Access different
sites to find cheap prices on flights and hotels. Look for package deals and inexpensive travel
options. You are on a tight budget, so
you need to find a cost effective trip.
Enter different
words or phrases on search engines. For
example, travel, vacation, cheap trips, etc.
Suggested sites:
Assignment:
First, describe your
vacation. Where are you going? When are you going? How many people will be traveling?
After reviewing 10
travel sites, get exact quotes on your trip, including flight and hotel. Rank the top 5 travel sites in order. Explain why you recommend that site and quote
the exact prices.
For the next 5
sites, you do not need to give as much detail, just list the web address.
Rubric:
Your project will
be based on the following criteria:
Points Possible Points
Earned
Travel plans 15
5 Ranked Sites 50
10
points per site – must include specific information
5 other sites 25
Spelling, grammar,
etc. 10
100