The Wide World of WebQuests

May 31, 2000
http://www.guhsd.net/mcdowell/may31_2000/webquests/webquests.html

Part 1: An Introduction
Part 2: Creation

Introduction to WebQuests

  1. Introduction to the idea of WebQuests - Short PowerPoint presentation

  2. Hands On Activity - A WebQuest about WebQuests

  3. Examine existing WebQuests.
  4. Using Existing WebQuests - If you don't have the time to create your own, why not use one of the hundreds out there. This job aid walks you through the selection and implementation process.

Getting Started

  1. Work on selecting a topic and doing preliminary searches. Selecting a WebQuest Topic

  2. Select a task that complements your topic. A taskonomy has been developed to outline the different types of tasks that can be utilized in the WebQuest model

Developing Your WebQuest

  1. WebQuest Design Map - This site walks your through the process of creating a WebQuest. The files listed on the right are included in the frames template found below.

  2. Steps to create a Rubric - Remember evaluation is one of the more important elements of the WQ.

  3. Process Checklist - Is your process clear?

The Simple Template

  1. Student Template, Teacher Template, the Rubric Template
  2. To download these pages, go to File, and down to Save As. Make sure you save as Source.

The Frames Template (more complex)

  1. Download the WebQuest template
  2. Anatomy of the template
  3. Navigating through the Template
  4. Linking to other pages in frames

Other Resources

  • Process Guides - Need help developing a process, here is a list of guides written for the student.

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Based upon information and resources at the WebQuest Page by Bernie Dodge, SDSU Professor of Education Technology.

Presented by Dan McDowell, West Hills High School