Web quests

Why choose web quests?

Web quests provide a quest for students to use online information through an inquiry lesson format. Students can explore by using their imagination, problem solving, and reaching ethical decisions. Each student can be given a job to do during the quest. A well planned web quest provides guidance, however allows for flexibility in learning.  There can be links added to answer questions so the students are finding information online, not asking the teacher. There are six building blocks to creating a web quest:

~ Introduction- sparks the interest and gets students motivated

~ Task- describes the end product or expectation

~ Process- provides strategies to complete the task

~ Resources- websites to assist task completion

~  Evaluation- measures results of the activity

~ Conclusion- summary of the webquest and gives an opportunity to reflect on the task and

   Process

Web quests are an excellent way to integrate technology into the classroom while providing a guided way to learn through the internet. Many students would be intrigued by the concept of going on a journey online and having some technological freedom. This would be a great way to teach students through many different interdisciplinary subjects.  I would recommend trying to create a web quest for your classroom.

Reference

Starr, L. (2000). Creating a web quest, it’s easier than you think. Education World. Retrieved from: http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech011.shtml