Transcript Webquests - Fairmont State College

• In education, WebQuest is a research
activity in which students collect
information, where most of the information
comes from the World Wide Web. It was
first invented by Bernie Dodge in 1995.
• A webquest is an assignment which asks
students to use the World Wide Web to
learn about a specific topic.
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Most webquests also have a "hook." This can be a treasure hunt, a game, or some
other activity which is embedded in your quest.
Good webquests also rely on material that is age and ability appropriate.
Webquests can be collaborative. Students can work individually or in teams,
depending on classroom circumstances and your preference.
A good webquest is also highly visual.
Good webquests are easy to use. Students should be able to move easily from one
location to the next without a lot of tedious mouse-work. This is one reason that a
webquest which is itself a web page can be attractive.
Even the best webquest won’t help much if it doesn’t relate to the rest of your class
materials.
Finally, a well-designed webquest contains some sort of built-in evaluation
mechanism. This frequently relates to the hook or task that students must complete
as part of the quest, but it may also include other tasks or assignments.
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A "road map." This is the list of web sites or locations which you want your
students to visit. This section should include an introduction which explains
the purpose of the webquest and the object of the search, hunt, or other
"hook" that you’ve built into your quest. Design your map carefully! Clarity
here will help your students understand the quest and stay on task.
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A task sheet. Depending on the structure of your quest, this sheet could be
a scoring mechanism, answer sheet, or even a list of clues. Regardless of
the precise structure, however, this sheet is used to record the results of the
quest. There may be one sheet per student or one per group, depending on
how you want students to complete the assignment.
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A summary presentation. Good webquests require students to show what
they have learned. Age, ability, time, and circumstances will all govern how
much latitude you give your students in presenting their findings.
Remember, though, that the web is a multimedia tool, and if you can allow
students a wide range of flexibility in presenting their findings, you will carry
this approach back into the classroom long after the computers are turned
off.
• Ancient Egypt- Webquest
• Cinco de Mayo- Webquest
• Have students learn about different
animals by clicking on their picture and
answering questions about the animals to
learn interesting facts about all sorts of
animals.
• Webquest Template