Five Components of a Webquest
1. Introduction- sets the stage for the activity; grabs the reader's attention.
2. Task-States what the student will be required to do.
3. Process- provides a step-by-step description with internet links mixed in.
4. Evaluation- displays a rubric to measure the product.
5. Conclusion- allows reflection on the process.
Examples of Webquests:
http://questgarden.com/114/03/2/101113123358/
http://questgarden.com/author/create/preview.php?u=&l=61220-090607170359&a=&p=introduction&pt=student http://questgarden.com/94/90/3/100906081323/
Why use Webquests?
1. Webquests increase student motivation. It gives students an authentic task to perform on the internet and it becomes something that excites kids instead of turning them away.
2. Most webquests ask students to answer questions that involve higher order thinking. These questions are usually not questions that can be answered quickly and easily.
3. Webquests are not isolated learning experiences. They go along with future teaching or subsequent teaching. They are easily paired with books and skills in the classroom as well.
4. It provides internet safety for children. Instead of letting them loose to explore the internet, you give them the sites that they are to explore.
