Tom's Tuck Box: WebQuests

The teacher's role is to allow learning in and out of the classroom. One way to do that is through technology and the WebQuest. In this class, participants will learn about the WebQuest and how they can use it for blended learning and the flipped class (see Engaging Students in Authentic Learning via WebQuests for further information).

“A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. The model was developed by Bernie Dodge at San Diego State University in February, 1995 with early input from SDSU/Pacific Bell Fellow Tom March” (WebQuest resources). The WebQuest offers teachers a systematic way to engage students in project-based learning through a controlled use of the Internet. Teachers and parents involved in homeschooling can learn how to create their own WebQuests and engage students on a course on WizIQ.

Why use a WebQuest?

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Parts of a WebQuest
A WebQuest is divided into 6 major parts (learn about each part):

Introduction
Task
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion

Each part of the WebQuest has a specific role that helps students focus and learn because today’s students need constant challenges in order to focus. WebQuests are problem-based learning activities that engage students in learning. Students can participate in experiential (hands on) learning activities that promote social skills via teamwork, higher order critical thinking skills via inquiry and problem-based learning, and technological skills via the Internet and Microsoft applications. The WebQuest motivates students to become independent lifelong learners.

WebQuests: Engage Students in Authentic Project-based Learning

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