What is a WebQuest ?

1. The search for interactive student learning. What is a WebQuest?

2. Are standards-based Are inquiry-oriented Contain web-based resources Are interactive Support higher-order thinking processes WebQuestS:

3. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page Components of a WebQuest

4. Sets the stage • Provides background information • Lures the learner in • Definition: Provides an engaging first statement that sets the stage for the entire Webquest. Use your creativity to immediately “hook” students. Include the essential or guiding question around which the WebQuest revolves and provide necessary background information. (Note: the essential question and background information may also be listed as separate elements of your quest, or they may be included as part of the Task.) Components of a WebQuest Introduction

5. Product of the Quest • Doable • Interesting • Calls upon students to think beyond just comprehension • Definition: Describe the end result of the work students will do. It may be a performance, a multimedia presentation, or some other type of product. You may have everyone complete the same task, such as creating a PowerPoint presentation, or you may offer your students a variety of tasks from which to choose. Components of a WebQuest Task

6. Describes what the learners go through in the course of accomplishing the task • Provides clearly defined steps from beginning to end • Definition: Clearly describe the step-by-step process students will go through to accomplish the task and define any roles they will be playing. You may also want to give students advice and guidance about how to approach each of the individual steps of the process. Taking the time to carefully explain the process up front will head off many potential problems and help to avoid frustration and confusion. Information Sources— Identify the online and offline resources students may use. It’s common to embed links to Internet resources in the WebQuest itself. However, you may choose to provide a list of resources in a separate document. All students may not use all of the resources, especially if students play different roles. Components of a WebQuest Process

7. Web documents Experts available via e-mail or real-time conferencing Searchable databases on the net Books and other documents physically available in the learner's setting. information sources

8. Directions on how to organize the information acquired. • Guiding questions • Definitions • Complete organizational frameworks such as • templates • concept maps • diagrams scaffolding tools

9. Provides clear expectation of learning outcome Relates to standards addressed Definition: Measure student results periodically during the WebQuest as well as at the end. Ongoing feedback will help keep students motivated and on target with their research. There are many rubrics available online or you may create your own. Components of a WebQuest Evaluation

10. Brings closure to the quest • Reminds the learners about what they've learned • Encourages them to extend the experience into other domains • Definition: Make a final statement that brings closure to the WebQuest and gives students an opportunity to reflect on what they’ve learned. Many quests conclude by encouraging students to extend their learning. Conclusion

11. Describes the learning audience Explains the learning outcome related to state standards Lists materials needed Recommends resources Definition: List objectives, standards, materials and credit etc. Components of a WebQuest Teacher Page