1. Some Thoughts about WebquestBy
Bernie Dodge

2. What is a Webquest
A webquest is an inquiry based activity where-in some of the materials that learners interact with comes from resources on the internet.
There are two levels of WebQuests

3. Short Term Webquest Knowledge acquisition and integration
Learner acquires a large volume of information and is able to comprehend the information
Time of completion is approximately one to two class periods

4. Long Term Webquest Deducing Analyzing errors Constructing support
abstraction
Comparing
Classifying
Inducing
Analyzing perspectives

5. Critical Attributes
Introduction: sets the stage and provides background information
Task: ability to perform and interesting
Information sources: allows for the completion of task
Process: method of completing task
Guidance and conclusion

6. Non-critical Attributes
Group Activities
Motivational Elements: role playing such as (scientist, detective, reporter)
Capable of use within a single discipline or interdisciplinary

7. Design Steps Locate available resources
Organize knowledge of available resources
Identify topics that are aligned to curriculum
Use appropriate materials on line
Use a template as a guide for the creation of a short term, single discipline

8. Samples to Webquest Design
Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators: Webquest in Our future:

9. References
Clarke.,J.H. (1990 patterns of thinking: Integrating learning) skills in content teaching. Needham Heights MA: Allyn and Bacon
Marzano, R.J., Brandt, R.S., Hughes, CS., Jones., B.F.m Presseisen, B.Z., Rankin
Marzano.R.J. (1992). A different kind of classroom

10. Sample Webquest