The document outlines the tasks an enthusiastic teacher must complete to research and present information on webquests to their centre manager over the course of a week. The teacher must gather details on what webquests are, when, where, and who uses them, why they are popular, and how to evaluate a webquest by completing research on a provided website and example webquests. They then summarize their findings, present to the manager, and complete an evaluation of their own understanding, impressing the manager with their work.

2. Task In order to give your manager the information she needs, you have to uncover the What, Who, When, Where and Why of webquests. When you have this information, you will summarise it, present the answers to your manager, and be prepared to answer any questions she might have about the use of webquests. WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

3. Process In order to gather the information, you’ll need to visit The WebQuest Page . As you find the answers to each of the Wh questions, you can record them on the Wh document . There are 5 steps to complete: WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Step 1 1 The first thing you’ll look for is the What of webquests. You are looking for a definition of what webquests are. Read Some thoughts about webquests to get you started. Then write your own definition in the ’What’ section of the ‘Wh document’. Step 2 

4. WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion 1. An insect’s perspective 2. Snapshot in time 3. Was it murder? Process Step 2 In order to get a clear sense of when webquests are used, who is using them and where they are being used, you need to take a closer look at three of the webquest examples provided. After you have looked at the examples, fill out the Who, When and Where sections of the ‘Wh document’. Step 3 

5. Process Step 3 The last piece of information you need to gather before presenting material to your manager relates to Why webquests are being used in centres. To do this successfully, you need to think about the definition you created as a part of your earlier research and consider the webquest examples you looked at. Then on your ‘Wh document’ write a short summary paragraph that states why you think webquests are popular. WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Step 4 

6. Process Step 4 Your manager didn’t specifically mention that you needed this, but you know from previous experience that she’s going to want a way to tell whether a webquest is any good. To be ready for this, you’re going to try out the webquest evaluation form for one of the webquests listed below. WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Return of the Great Game Arthur’s Tooth Trekking the Tidepool The Ocean’s in Trouble A City in Space Meeting in the Mitten Step 5 

7. Process Step 5 Once you’ve completed the process steps, save (and print) the documents you have filled in. Then let the trainer know you are ready to give a presentation on webquests and take part in a discussion. WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

8. Evaluation Beginning Developing Strong Wh document Gathers information for gathers information for gathers information for 1 or 2 of the questions. 3 or 4 of the questions. all of the questions. WebQuest Evaluates a webquest Evaluates a webquest Evaluates a webquest evaluation in 1 or 2 areas. in 3 or 4 areas. in 5 or more areas. Overall Demonstrates a limited Demonstrates a fairly Demonstrates a strong understanding understanding of what good understanding of understanding of what webquests are and how what webquests are and webquests are and how they work. how they work. they work. WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

9. Conclusion Congratulations! Your manager was very impressed with your work. Because of the quality of your presentation and newly acquired knowledge she has decided to send you to present at the next regional planning meeting in the Bahamas. WebQuest Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion