Using Existing WebQuests: A Job Aid

Webquests have quickly become the web activity of choice for many teachers around the world. Fortunately for you, many teachers have spent countless hours planning, developing, and creating WebQuests that are available to everyone. If interested in going through this process yourself, please see the WebQuest Page for specific development resources.

This job aid will walk you through process of selecting and implementing an existing WebQuest with your classes.

Four different steps have been developed to assist your use of WebQuests.

 

Step
Description


1

Defining WebQuests* - A definition and links to more information about the WebQuest.

2

Understanding the Components* - A break down of the parts of a WebQuest and what to look for in a quality project.

3

Finding and Selecting a WebQuest - There are hundreds of them on the Internet, here is a few places to start your search.

4

Implementing the WebQuest - Tips for preparing the WebQuest for your students and making sure the lab is ready to go.


*These sections are for those not familiar with the WebQuest model. Users who have used WebQuests before could probably skip to Step 3.


Written and designed by
Dan McDowell.
Last updated August 22, 2000.