WebQuests

WebQuests are a way to make good use of the Internet while engaging students in the kinds of thinking that the 21st Century requires. Bernie Dodge, who developed the first WebQuest model in 1995, suggests a real WebQuest...

• is wrapped around a doable and interesting task that is ideally a scaled down version of things that adults do as citizens or workers.
• requires higher level thinking, not simply summarizing. This includes synthesis, analysis, problem-solving, creativity and judgment.
• makes good use of the web. A WebQuest that isn't based on real resources from the web is probably just a traditional lesson in disguise. (Of course, books and other media can be used within a WebQuest, but if the web isn't at the heart of the lesson, it's not a WebQuest.)
• isn't a research report or a step-by-step science or math procedure. Having learners simply distilling web sites and making a presentation about them isn't enough.
• isn't just a series of web-based experiences. Having learners go look at this page, then go play this game, then go here and turn your name into hieroglyphs doesn't require higher level thinking skills and so, by definition, isn't a WebQuest.

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestwebquest-es.html
A WebQuest About WebQuests developed by Bernie Dodge. This 90 minute lesson will help you see exactly what a WebQuest is, what it feels like to do one, and how you know a good one when you see it.

http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/webquests/index.html
This Concept to Classroom workshop is self-paced so you can explore about WebQuests on your own time. Included are plenty of tips and strategies for making classrooms work.

http://www.kidzonline.org/necc/agenda.html
A Webcast of Bernie Dodge's presentation, Overcoming Obstacles to Quicker WebQuest Creation, from NECC 2005. Listen to Bernie's ideas on improving WebQuests for educational use.

http://questgarden.com/
Set up a 30-day free trial account or subscribe to gain access to additional features that include the ability to import WebQuests written by others, modify and improve them.

http://webquest.org/index.php
The most complete and current source of information about the WebQuest Model. Search the San Diego State University database of example WebQuests, create a WebQuest, checkout useful WebQuest resources, join the WebQuest.org forum, and catch the latest WebQuest news.

http://teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/web_quest/
Create a WebQuest by filling in the sections with required information for each listed step. The WebQuest Generator guides you through the process.

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/LessonTemplate.html
Templates to help get you started creating your WebQuest.

http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuestTemplate/webquesttemp.htm
A neat template for creating a WebQuest.

http://www.gecdsb.on.ca/d&g/DP/
Use the WebQuest locator to pick all Webquests by division or by subject area from the popup menu and then browse until you find something suitable.

http://www.instantprojects.org/webquest/main.php
InstantWebquest is a web based software for creating WebQuests in a short time.  InstantWebQuest creates all the necessary files and puts them into the server free. Hosting is FREE!

http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/webquest/webquest.html
Kathy Schrock's input on WebQuests: The teacher's role in cyberspace.

http://bestwebquests.com/what_webquests_are.asp
An article written to encourage a renewed understanding of WebQuests and to address "The Research Question" sufficiently so that educational leaders can advocate use of the model with informed vigor.

http://teacherweb.com/TWQuest.htm
Create a WebQuest for free using TeacherWeb®.

http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM99/
Math WebQuests for learners journeying on the information highway.

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/about_webquests.html
This short paper preserves the earliest conceptualization of the WebQuest model.

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/buildingblocks.htm
Putting a WebQuest together is not much different from creating any kind of lesson. Learn how to build the structure to accomplish your learning goals.

http://www.pitt.edu/~edindex/WebQuests/frames.htm
This WebQuest was designed for use with in-service and pre-service teachers.

http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/english/edservices/pedresources/webquest/cia.htm
Computer integration activities created by teachers for infusing information and communication technologies into the curriculum.

http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/processchecker.html
A process checklist for helping you look at the Process section and focus on the small details that can make or break a project.

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestrubric.html
A rubric for evaluating WebQuests.

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/necc98.htm
A six-box rubric for evaluating WebQuests.

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