This lesson will help you acquire knowledge and comprehension of the WebQuest. Your objective is to define the WebQuest and to distinguish it from other Internet-based activities. Readings have been selected based on their exceptional content, conciseness, and navigability. In other words, they are worth your time! Because these lessons are student-centered, you may complete the application and evaluation tasks below at any time. This lesson is estimated to take you approximately 45 minutes.
Now, let's begin! Travel to the selected readings below for an understanding of the WebQuest and to compare it to other activities on the Web. If you are already confident in your ability to define and distinguish a WebQuest, then you may circumvent the readings and proceed to the summation activities, #1 and #2.
Do you think you have a clear understanding of what a WebQuest is and is not? If so, apply your understanding by listing the characteristics of each of the activities referenced in the readings.
Scavenger Hunt
Web Adventure
WebQuest
Now that you have a better understanding of the WebQuest, let's apply your knowledge and comprehension to an evaluation activity.
Review the following Internet-based activities by clicking on the link in each square. Determine the appropriate category for each: Scavenger Hunt, Web Adventure, or WebQuest. When you have determined the correct label, click on the corresponding radio button to the left. In the text box, state the reasons for your selection.
If you are working in a group, select one or two of the readings to summarize and share. Remember, as the reporter, you should provide your team with answers to the questions who, what, why,where, when, and how.
If after the summation activities you feel that you need information about WebQuests, try these additional sites:
A Thorough Introduction to WebQuests WebQuests in the Middle School Integrating the Internet Internet: Exploring WebQuests