Web quests

Web quests EFL Master course Prof. Magdy MahdyAsmaa shehata HassanFaculty of EducationAin Shams UniversityCurriculum and Instruction Department

Web questsThe model was developed by Bernie Dodge at San Diego State University in February, 1995 .Since those beginning days, tens of thousands of teachers have embraced Web Quests as a way to make good use of the internet while engaging their students in the kinds of thinking that the 21st century requires.

What is a web quest ? According to Dr. Dodge on his website, a Web Quest is "an inquiry- oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web.“http://webquest.org/index-create.php

Types of web questsShort term web questsLong term web quests

A web quest elements INTRODUCTIONTASKS RESOUR CES PROCES S EVALUA TION CONCLU SION

IntroductionThe purpose of this step is to both prepare and hook the reader.

TaskThe task focuses learners on what theyare going to doDescribe crisply and clearly what theend result of the learners activitieswill be .

ProcessThis stage outlines how the learnerswill accomplish the task.

EvaluationDescribe to the learners how theirperformance will be evaluated.

ConclusionThe conclusion brings closure andencourages reflection.

What do you think are thebenefits of using web quests

The benefits of using web questsA web quest lets students explore selected areasin more depth.Web quests offer a dynamic approach toteaching the value of research.Web quests can also increase the "comfortlevel" of students .

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