This document defines and describes WebQuests. It explains that a WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity where students interact with information from the internet. The document outlines the typical parts of a WebQuest, including an introduction, task, process, resources, evaluation, and conclusion. It also describes different types of short-term and long-term WebQuests. The document provides information on how to find, select, and create WebQuests and emphasizes that well-planned WebQuests guide students in creative, flexible projects using online resources to work independently and develop higher-order thinking skills.

1. WebQuests
By Tom Ricciuti

2. What Is AWebQuest
• A WebQuest is an
inquiry-oriented activity
in which some or all of
the information that
students interact with
comes from the
internet
Click the pictures to view the websites!

3. Parts of a WebQuest
• The Introduction orients students and
captures their interest
• The Task describes the activity’s end
product
• The Process explains strategies students
should use to complete the task
• The Resources are the web sites students
will use to complete the task and are
usually located in the Process page
• The Evaluation measures the results of the
activity
• The Conclusion sums up the activity and
encourages students to reflect on its
process and results
• The Teacher’s Pageprovides additional
information to any teacher who might use
the WebQuest

4. Types ofWebQuests
• A Short TermWebQuest is
designed to be
completed in one to
three class periods
• A Long TermWebQuest is
designed to take
between one week and
one month
• The instructional goal is
knowledge acquisition
and intergration

5. Finding WebQuests
• Finding WebQuests for students in your class is easy.
• Enter the subject and the grade level of your class.
• Then click search to view all of the available WebQuests
• Click HERE to search for WebQuests

6. Selectingthe Right WebQuest
• By searching for Social
Studies Grades 9-12, 148
different pages of
WebQuests were found,
with approximately 20
different WebQuests on
each page
• Each WebQuest has a title
and a brief description. By
clicking on a WebQuest
that is interesting, you
can view it in its entirety.
Click HERE to view the above page

7. ASampleWebQuest
CLICK ON THE TITLE OF THE EXAMPLES TO VIEW THE FULL PAGE

8. The Task

9. The Process

10. The Evaluation

11. The Conclusion

12. The Credits

13. Creating YourOwn WebQuest
• Aside from selecting one of
the thousands of existing
WebQuests, you can create
your own WebQuest and
personalize it for your class
• You can choose from
different templates and
personalize them as you go
along
• Hint: It is helpful to use
other WebQuests as a guide
when creating your own!
Click HERE to Create Your
Own WebQuest!

14. A Well-PlannedWebQuest
• Has guidance for students
• Is a creative end project
with room for flexibility
• Has links that help answer
questions and positively
add to the project
• Is designed for students
to work independently,
allowing the teacher to
be a facilitator in
students’ learning rather
than the sole dispenser of
knowledge

15. Why WebQuests
• WebQuests bring together the
most effective instructional
practices into one integrated
student activity
• Increase student motivation
and use of higher thinking
skills
• Develop thinking skills
• Cooperative learning process
• Students are given real
resources to work with and
use a central question that
needs answering
• Designed to keep kids
interested in learning

16. Thanks To:
• www.webquest.org
• www.questgarden.com