1. DESIREE S. HEYLIGER
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JUNE 30, 2008

2. Multi-media WebQuest

3. What is a WebQuest?
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity where most if not all of the information worked with comes from the Internet.

4. Short Term WebQuest
Short Term: Knowledge acquisition and integration at the end of which a learner would have grappled with a significant amount of information and understood it. Should take between 1 and 3 class periods to complete. [A description by Marzano (1992) “Dimension of Thinking Model”]
(Bernie Dodge, San Diego State)

5. Long Term WebQuest
With Long Term Webquest, the instructional goal is to extend and refine knowledge. As per Marzano [Dimensions of Thinking] This type of WebQuest should take between a week and a month of classroom time.

6. Users of WebQuest Everyone! Corporate America Private Industry
Educators
Students
John Q Public

7. USES
WebQuests are used for Educational, Medical, Professional, Scientific and numerous other purposes.
WebQuests can be used to build a solid foundation that prepares one for the future.
WebQuests can be used for teams/group projects.

8. How Are WebQuests Created?
To create a WebQuest there are templates already made.
They seem pretty simple to create but can be time consuming.
Here are some sites where one can go to learn to create a Webquest

9. Components of a WebQuest
Introduction - Goal
Tasks
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion

10. Advantages & Disadvantages
WebQuests are an alternative to textbook based instruction as well as featuring cooperative learning and the creation of an authentic product.
They allow for exploration of a large body of information within a content area from grade 1 through college.
Disadvantages-Access
Resource links readability often too high
Similar structure in all WebQuests
Creating your own takes time
Broken links (

11. WebQuests are here Until….