Tips to Create a Successful, Multipage WebQuest Liz Barr
Pick a topic that lends itself to a story line List the learning objectives Research online to ensure that resources are available appropriate for the topic and your students First
Map out the story line Ensure objectives will be met by following storyline Create introduction to the WebQuest Second
Make separate pages that contain the Task Procedure Evaluation Ensure that all three are compatible and follow the story Third
The procedure should involve students using the internet for research Students may also use print materials Incorporate other computer programs as needed Focus should be on using the computer Procedural Note
Create pages for other teachers that explain the task, procedure, and evaluation Suggest resources, online and print, for other teachers to use List and explain the objectives the WebQuest meets Teacher Pages
Rubric Online game Presentation given to classmates Evaluation/Assessment
Be careful of images with copyright Create your own images Add your own animations Reference retrieval location for images Adding Images
Provide links to suitable and appropriate websites Make sure links work Have links open in new window/new tab Links
Don’t be afraid of making too many pages Make sure the WebQuest fits your students; do not worry about other classes Incorporate features such as Alternate Text to help students with disabilities Although most of the procedure will be done on the computer, do not forget to review what was learned as a class Notes
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