1. . . . for an excellent WebQuest By Monica Stoilov
A Quest . . .
. . . for an excellent WebQuest
By Monica Stoilov

2. What is a WebQuest? WebQuests are internet based activities.
WebQuests are constructivist.
WebQuests are teacher guided inquiry of a topic.

3. What are NOT WebQuests? Online skill and drill activities – E1 , E2
Online Worksheets E1
Online Info-labs E1
Online surveys E1
Online Web Hunts E1

4. Are there any drawbacks to WebQuests?
Missing linked sites – quite frequently, web developers will either delete pages or simply move them to a different location so that the link is no longer available.
Group nature may pose problems in student relationships.
Computer access is imperative.

5. Parts of A WebQuest Introduction - Sets the stage and distinguishes
roles. Identifies problem to be solved.
Task – Describes the outcome to the problem – what the
students will have to accomplish in the end.
Process – Leads the students through steps in a guided
inquiry process.
Conclusion – The denouement – refers to the outcome of
a complex situation.
Evaluation – An explanation of how students will be
assessed.
Teacher Page – Resources on how to implement the
project.

6. Introduction
A WebQuest introduction is the HOOK that gets students interested. It should be creative and upbeat, set in a problem to be solved and possibly story format. Check out the pages below for great examples!
Literacy
Storytelling
OceanQuest (for younger students)
Censorship

7. Task
Teaching with an outcome based curriculum facilitates the ease of development of this section.
The backward design dictates that you ask the question: “What do I want my students to be able to do in the end” – WebQuests follow in this exact manner.
Persuasive Argument
Essay
Storytelling
Moon or Mars?

8. Process
The process is the steps a student must take to successfully complete their outcomes. These vary depending upon the age, task and available resources.
Early elementary process
Storytelling
Central Asia
Math - Metricquest
Teacher resource about linking

9. Conclusion
This is a summary of what the students have accomplished. In short, it is a wrapping-up of the events – a denouement.
A conclusion should also provide extensions for the keener to further explore the topic. Now that a curiosity has been tweaked, give students an opportunity to explore further.
Space
Scientific Process
Farm

10. Evaluation
The evaluation page details the expectations of the teacher. There are many formats that this may take.
Rubric 1
Rubric 2
Evaluation table
Checklist OR Checklist creator
Scoring Chart

11. Teacher Resource Page
A resource page should be included as an instructional tool for teachers.
Contents could include methodologies, additional lesson plans, outcomes covered, additional resources and background information on the topic.
Outcomes
Unit Outline

12. ??? Questions to Ponder ¿¿¿
Is the “WebQuest” more appropriate for certain subjects?
What are the primary advantages of WebQuests?
Does the process require a computer lab?
How can you monitor progress and assess learning?
What is the teacher’s role?

13. “The Official” WebQuest site
Bernie Dodge and Tom Marsh first developed the concept of the WebQuest
(Dodge)
(Marsh)
Alternate formats:

14. Notable WebQuests A Primer for Surfing Lagoon Lament A Moment in Time
The Big Wide World
Finding the Lighthouse Diamond Thief
The Ultimate Money

15. YOUR Task Today
Choose a topic that fits your curricular outcomes – pair up if you would like!
Begin by mapping your design
Create the different sections of your webquest Like a template.
Research for appropriate internet resources
Begin to put content on the pages.