Using WebQuests in the Classroom

Explore WebQuests as worthwhile classroom activities

• WebQuests help prepare students for the 21st Century.
• WebQuests exemplify current Educational Principles.
  • Constructivism - Students draw from past experiences and knowledge to create their own learning.
  • Cooperative Learning - Students share responsibilities in an active small group setting.
  • Scaffolding - Students are supported as they gather and make sense of information.

Investigate the Essential Components of a Good WebQuest

• Introduction - captures the learner, is engaging and real-world
• Task - tells what will be accomplished
• Process/Resources - step by step directions with Websites and scaffolding
• Evaluation - rubric for student product and/or group process
• Conclusion - provides summary and a challenge to do more
• Credits - resources are acknowledged

Examine WebQuest Examples for Essential Components and Scaffolding

• The Geography of FedEx Expansion - high school
• The Realm of Fairy Tales - grade 5

Compare Rubrics for Evaluating WebQuests

• Examine Tom March's WebQuest rubric.
• Evaluate The Realm of Fairy Tales WebQuest.
• Examine Bernie Dodge's WebQuest rubric.
• Evaluate The Geography of FedEx Expansion WebQuest.

Locate and Select Good WebQuests from WebQuest Collections

• Look for essential components in a variety of WebQuests.
• Select a WebQuest to use with your students this semester.
• Be ready to tell why you selected it and how you will adapt it for your students.