This document discusses WebQuests, which are inquiry-based activities that have students use online resources to research a topic and produce an authentic product. It outlines the key elements of a WebQuest, including an introduction, task, process, evaluation, and conclusion. Some good topics are suggested, such as those that invite creativity, require higher-order thinking, are compelling, timely, have sufficient resources, allow for meaningful collaboration, and are authentic. Tips are provided for managing time, handling student absences, and dealing with issues that may arise during a WebQuest activity. An example of a WebQuest is included to demonstrate the format.

1. SPS Computer Lab -
Instructional Support Aide Training
Introduction to…

2. What is a WebQuest?
INQUIRY-BASED ACTIVITIES
USING RESOURCES
FROM WEB
TO PRODUCE AUTHENTIC
PRODUCTS FROM
MEANINGFUL RESEARCH

3. Why Use a WebQuest?
STUDENT MOTIVATION
DIVERSE LEARNER NEEDS
Variety of Resources
Cooperative Groupings
PROMOTE HIGHER LEVEL
THINKING SKILLS

4. Key Elements of a WebQuest

5. Key Elements of a WebQuest
INTRODUCTION

6. Key Elements of a WebQuest
TASK

7. Key Elements of a WebQuest
PROCESS

8. Key Elements of a WebQuest
PROCESS

9. Key Elements of a WebQuest
PROCESS

10. Key Elements of a WebQuest
PROCESS

11. Key Elements of a WebQuest
Evaluation

12. Key Elements of a WebQuest
Conclusion

13. Good Topics for a WebQuest

14. Good Topics for a WebQuest
INVITE CREATIVITY

15. Good Topics for a WebQuest
INVITE CREATIVITY
REQUIRE HIGHER ORDER
THINKING SKILLS

16. Good Topics for a WebQuest
COMPELLING/MOTIVATING
REQUIRE HIGHER ORDER
THINKING SKILLS

17. Good Topics for a WebQuest
COMPELLING/MOTIVATING
TIMELY

18. Good Topics for a WebQuest
SUFFICIENT RESOURCES
TIMELY

19. Good Topics for a WebQuest
SUFFICIENT RESOURCES
MEANINGFUL COLLABORATION

20. Good Topics for a WebQuest
AUTHENTIC
MEANINGFUL COLLABORATION

21. Tips for a Successful
WebQuest!
TIME
MANAGEMENT

22. Tips for a Successful
WebQuest!
Students Who Finish Early??
Now Now
What? What? Now
Now Now Now What?
What? What? What?

23. Tips for a Successful
WebQuest!
Absences???

24. Tips for a Successful
WebQuest!
What to do when things go wrong
…and they will

25. Tips for a Successful
WebQuest!
Don’t give too much help!

26. A WebQuest for the Purpose
of Experiencing a WebQuest