WebQuest conventional format |
(WebQuests should contain at least the following parts:) |
| Introduction: |
The introduction is a means of providing the students with background information that is intended to be a springboard for them to begin the process of inquiry. (An introduction that sets the stage and provides some background information.) |
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| Task: |
In most cases, a single question is posed that requires students to analyze a vast array of information. (A task that is doable and interesting.) |
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| Process: |
In this section, the teacher leads the student through the task. The teacher offers advice on how to manage time, collect data, and provides strategies for working in group situations. (A description of the process the learners should go through in accomplishing the task. The process should be broken out into clearly described steps.) |
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| Resources: |
Students are provided with tools (usually web sites), or leads to tools that can help them complete the task. In order for this to be valuable, a teacher must thoroughly review each source. (Some guidance on how to organize the information acquired. This can take the form of guiding questions, or directions to complete organizational frameworks such as timelines, concept maps, or cause-and-effect diagrams as described by Marzano (1988, 1992) and Clarke (1990).) |
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| Evaluation: |
The outcome for Web Quests is usually a product, in most cases, in form of a written/oral report or multimedia presentation. |
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| Conclusion: |
Effective Web Quests have a built in mechanism for student reflections. To receive feedback, you can survey your students about their experience, or have the students send you an e-mail sharing their thoughts. (A conclusion that brings closure to the quest, reminds the learners about what they've learned, and perhaps encourages them to extend the experience into other domains.) |
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| source: http://teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/web_quest/ & ( http://webquest.sdsu.edu/about_webquests.html) |
| see also: http://webquest.sdsu.edu/ & http://caties.tcnj.edu/documents/WebQuests.pdf |
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