1. Creating a WebQuest Six Steps to Success

2. zStart with the curriculum zCollect sites zCreate an activity based on your collection zStep back zImplement zEvaluate

3. 1. Start with the Curriculum zFocus on your topic--not on the Internet zFocus on the learning objective zKey Question: When the kids have completed the unit, what do you want them to know?

4. 2. Collect Sites zTime consuming zMake sure reading level is appropriate zCollect sites, email addresses, online experts, video-conference opportunities, etc. zKey Question: Does the resource you found meet your curriculum goals?

5. 3. Create an activity based on your collection zCreate activities that go along with the sites you selected (or select sites that go along with the activities) zStart small zMake sure students have the research skills needed to complete the task zAct as facilitator zKey Question: Can they complete the assignment using the resources you offered?

6. Step back zTake an overview of your collection of sites zDouble check your curriculum objective zKey Question: Do your resources and activities match your curriculum objectives?

7. Implement zMake allowances for special learners zCheck if additional time (or less time) is needed zSee if special assistance is needed with any of the resources zKey Question: Does the unit “work?”

8. Evaluate... zthe process zthe learners reaction to it zmastery of the objective zKey Question: Did the Quest “speak to” the need of the multiple intelligences and learning styles of the students?