Parts of a WebQuestParts of a WebQuestby Dr. Renee M. Eggers

What is a WebQuestWhat is a WebQuest◦ Internet-based◦ Student-centered◦ Inquiry-based◦ Constructivist approach

Real-world situation (or seemingly real-world) Realistic approach to problem solving Multiple representations/perspectives Reflective practice

Components - IntroductionComponents - Introduction◦Introduce students to the topic of the

WebQuest.◦Needs to be motivational◦Should include an overview of what

they will experience.

Components - TaskComponents - Task◦Explains what is expected of the

students.◦Requires that students solve a

problem.◦Students must create a product.◦Needs to be clear and concise.◦Be creative; don’t do the same old

“write an essay” activity.

Components - ProcessComponents - Process◦Give students list of steps to

accomplish task.◦Give students a list of specific

resources (websites) that they will need.

◦Provide information as to how to organize information that they will gather.

Components - AssessmentComponents - Assessment◦Tell how you will assess the

students.◦Create rubric.◦Be specific.

Components - CreditsComponents - Credits◦Give credit where it is due!◦Give overall listing of the websites

that you used, and you are going to link back to the website.

◦Give credit for each image that you used, as well as a link back to the website from which the image was downloaded.

◦Credits must be in APA style.