Introduction to WebQuests

Watch this interview with Dr Bernie Dodge, who first developed WebQuests.

[youtube http://youtu.be/v7UynehA_l0] Video: What is a WebQuest? (7:51)

A WebQuest about WebQuests

Your tutor will divide you into groups of at least four. The objective of this activity is to work collaboratively to identify the best WebQuest from the list provided.

1. As a group, choose your level. Not all group members may teach that level; just reach consensus on which grade level to follow in Step 3.
   

   Grade 3-4

   Elementary phase

   Senior phase and older

2. Allocate each team member one of the following roles. No specific expertise is required for any role. If there is an extra team member that person can select any one of the roles.
   

   The Efficiency Expert

   The Altitudinist:

   The Affiliator:

   The Technophile:

3. Participate in the WebQuest by following the instructions on the page and CONFINING yourself to the instructions in the block to which you were allocated in Step 2 above. Click on the link for the level on which your group decided in Step 1.

   Grade 3-4

   Elementary phase

   High school

4. After the WebQuest and after you have decided which is the best WebQuest according to your personal perspective (role), share your findings by discussing your choice with your group of four. Give at least one reason why you think the WebQuest you have chosen is the best.  As a group you will have to reach consensus and decide on just ONE WebQuest being the best overall WebQuest.