A WebQuest is a structured learning activity where students conduct research online to become experts on a topic. It has several key parts: an introduction with a scenario or task, a process with specific research steps, roles if applicable, evaluation rubrics, and a conclusion. The presentation outlines the components of a WebQuest, including introducing the topic, providing a task for students to complete, guiding the research process with websites, assessing student work, and concluding the activity. It also provides tips for creating WebQuests and examples of existing WebQuests for teachers.

1. Using WebQuests by Desireé Caskey This presentation is available on http://www.slideshare.net Search for Caskey

2. What is A WebQuest? Structured Learning Activity Student Centered Create their own knowledge Become experts in a certain field Students engage in collaborative discussions Use problem-solving skills Demonstrate Critical Thinking Students conduct the bulk of research and info gathering on the WWW

3. Parts of A WebQuest Introduction Introduce Scenario - Usually a story Task Provide information about what is expected Process List specific steps to accomplish the goals Roles are listed (if there are any) WWW addresses are provided for research Evaluation Rubric Conclusion List of other resources or activities

4. Introduction Should orient the learner as to what is coming Should raise some interest in the learner through a variety of means

5. Task A description of what the learner will have done at the end of the exercise Could be a product or a verbal presentation

6. Process Clearly described steps in the process to accomplish the task Can also provide learning advice Lists web sites the instructor has visited that will help the learner accomplish the task

7. Evaluation Need to be able to measure results Evaluation rubrics designed by the teacher are the most authentic assessment Can be in different forms

8. Conclusion Brings closure to the quest Reminds learner about what they have learned Encourages them to extend the experience into other domains

9. Ideas About WebQuests Steps to Create a WebQuest Some Thoughts about WebQuests Taxonomy of Tasks WebQuest Process Guide A Rubric for Evaluating WebQuests WebQuest Template

10. Steps for creating a WebQuest

11. Time to do some RESEARCH Kathy Schrock’s Site Tom March - Ozline Bernie Dodge Using Mozilla to build your WebQuest A Collection of Hints, Tips and Samples

12. Sample WebQuests K-12 Collection by Teachers WebQuest Portal by BPS Teachers Best WebQuests TechTrekers Dr. Alice Christie