The Web Quest by Bernie Dodge summarized by Clint Harris
Web Quest Definition An inquiry driven activity that little to all information comes from resources on the internet
2 Web Quest Levels: Short term Long term
Short Term Web Quests: Take no more than 3 class meetings New information is gathered
Long Term Web Quests: At least a week or more Analyze and interpret new information Key to assessment is understanding
Web Quests Enhance By: Providing rationale Involved completing a task Requires principles of research Promotes sequential problem solving Aids organizational skills Invokes drawing conclusions
Web Quest Practicality Searchable Virtual Environment Interactive Provides research and results Simulations of all kinds
Publish Results On The Web to: Students enjoy having work displayed Audience is world-wide Research from student work may be done by others