What is a WebQuest?
Why should I
use a WebQuest?
Key Elements
of a WebQuest
Additional WebQuest
Elements
Designing a WebQuest
Helpful Resources
WebQuests
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Credits and References
WebQuests consist of five main components: the introduction, task, process, evaluation, and conclusion.
Introduction:
The introduction is usually a short paragraph that introduces the
activity to the students. It often has a role or scenario involved.
Examples:
Snakes
Alive
Radio
Days
And
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Task:
The task informs the learners of what their end-result or culminating
project will be.
Examples:
Snakes
Alive
Radio
Days
And
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Process:
The process identifies the steps the students should go through to accomplish
the task. It also includes the online resources they will need, and provides
scaffolding for organizing the information gathered.
Examples:
Snakes
Alive
Radio
Days
And
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Evaluation:
The evaluation describes to the students how their performance will be
evaluated, and is often in the form of a scoring rubric.
Examples:
Snakes
Alive
Radio
Days
And
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Conclusion:
The conclusion summarizes what the learners will have accomplished by
completing the WebQuest, and often provides additional opportunities to
extend their thinking.
Examples:
Snakes
Alive
Radio
Days
And
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