The document defines a WebQuest as an inquiry-based lesson that uses online resources and requires higher-order thinking. A real WebQuest focuses on an interesting task scaled to the learner's level, uses real web resources, and avoids simply summarizing information. It should not be a research report or step-by-step procedure, but instead promote synthesis, analysis, problem-solving and judgment. The document outlines the key elements a WebQuest should contain, including an introduction, task, process, assessment, conclusion, credits, and teacher notes. It provides resources for developing a WebQuest and lists the standards it should address.

1. The WebQuest

2. Bernie Dodge (2007) provides a definition of a WebQuestA 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. This includes synthesis, analysis, problem-solving, creativity and judgment. makes good use of the web. A WebQuest that isn't based on real resources from the web is probably just a traditional lesson in disguise.

3. A real WebQuest (continued)…isn't a research report or a step-by-step science or math procedure. Having learners simply distilling web sites and making a presentation about them isn't enough. isn't just a series of web-based experiences. Having learners go look at this page, then go 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.

4. Some steps that may help you:Explore the Webquest website (http://www.webquest.org) in order to establish an appropriate topic for your grade level and content area.2. Your Webquest will contain the following items: (see rubric for full details about how you will be graded!):

5. Stepscontinued:An Introduction that engages the learnerA task that promotes higher order thinking and problem solvingA process page that details what the learners need to do to complete the Webquest An evaluation page that lists the assessments used to determine if the learners have mastered the content of the WebquestA conclusion that ties the lesson together

6. Stepscontinued:f. A page of credits/references that provides the appropriate bibliographic informationg. A teacher page that details what another educator would need in order to implement this Webquest in their classroom.h. At least 10 QUALITY web-based resources, scattered throughout the Webquest.i. Appropriate standards (ISTE, ODE technology, and ODE academic content standards) included on the teacher page.

7. Stepscontinued:3. Use the WebQuest Design Map page (http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designsteps/index.html) as a guide for developing your Webquest.4. NOTE: This assignment will be assessed according to the Webquest Rubric.

8. You should have these pages on your WebQuest website:Introduction Task Process Assessment (you can use the word Evaluation if you rather) Conclusion Credits Teacher Notes

9. Ohio Academic Content Standardshttp://ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID=1695&TopicRelationID=1696

10. Dodge, B. (2007). Creating WebQuests. Retrieved 3/11, 2008, from http://webquest.org/ind-create/php