A webquest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format that uses mostly online resources to have students complete an authentic task. It requires higher-order thinking rather than just summarizing information. Key parts include an introduction, task, process, evaluation, and conclusion. Teachers can create webquests to engage students in different intelligences and reuse them, adapting as needed. The website zunal.com provides templates to easily make webquests.
2. What is a WebQuest?
According to WebQuest.org:
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented
lesson format in which most or all
the information that learners work
with comes from the web
A real WebQuest....
is wrapped around a doable and
interesting task that is ideally a
scaled down version of things that
adults do as citizens or workers.
requires higher level thinking, not
simply summarizing.
makes good use of the web
isn't just a series of web-based
experiences.
3. In a nutshell…
A webquest is basically
a lesson or unit where
students use Internet
resources provided by
the teacher to gain and
then apply
information.
4. What a webquest is not...
Having learners go look WebQuest ≠ just fact
at this page, then go finding
play this game, then go
here and turn your
name into hieroglyphs
doesn't require higher
level thinking skills and
so, by definition, isn't a
WebQuest.
5. Parts of webquest
Introduction
Task
Process
Sources of Information
Evaluation
Conclusion
Teacher Page
7. Task
This is a brief overview of the
assignment(s) to be
completed. The task might
include a list of objectives
to be met during the
course of the assignment.
8. The Process
This explains the
procedure that students
will go through to
complete the task you
have assigned them.
9. The Evaluation and Guidance
It is important to explain to
students how they will
demonstrate their knowledge.
You may give them step-by-step
directions or give them some
general guiding questions.
You may completely structure
the activity and supply graphic
organizers, jobs, and a timeline
of events.
10. The Conclusion
The conclusion brings
closure and encourages
reflection. Summarize
what the learners will have
accomplished or learned by
completing this activity or
lesson. You might also
include some rhetorical
questions or additional
links to encourage them to
extend their thinking into
other content beyond this
lesson.
11. The Teacher Page
These days there is usually
a page of information for
other teachers that
explains how they might
adapt the WebQuest to suit
their needs. The teacher
page may have the
standards or objectives
used, suggestions, may list
prerequisites, and perhaps
other resources for their
use.
12. Advantages to using webquests:
Addresses all the
multiple intelligences
Allows for
individualization
Once you use a
webquest, you can re-
use it year after year!
Can be adapted and
changed as needed.
Can be short ( no more
than 3 days) or long
term(more than 3 days
13. What can teachers use to make
webquests?
Teachers can use an
online tool called
zunal.com!
Zunal.com provides
teachers templates for
creating webquests
quickly.
14. More about zunal.com
Sign up for an account
and you can create one
free webquest.
If you want to make
unlimited webquests,
you have to subscribe
to the service.
Cost= $20 for 3 years!
15. Disadvantages of webquests:
Finding useful links on
the Internet and typing
the content up may be
time consuming.
Requires that each
student have Internet
access.