Butcher_WebQuests

Organized Internet Research of Real-World Adventures!


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WebQuest about a WebQuest
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The WebQuest model was created by Bernie Dodge (San Diego State University) in 1995. Webquest.org defines a WebQuest as "an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web". WebQuests are essentially //guided and organized// Internet research, which naturally incorporates 21st century skills, research skills, and individual and group work skills. Even though WebQuests are on older idea, they are still widely utilized by teachers around the world. They continue to be an effective way to motivate students, promote student engagement, and support critical and higher-level thinking skills.======

__Articles that support the use of this technology:__
Some Thoughts About WebQuests Meet Bernie Dodge Encouraging the Use of Technology in the Classroom: The WebQuest Connection Using WebQuest as a Universal Design.pdf Web2Quests.pdf What We Know About the Impacts of WebQuests.pdf

**__Content uses of this technology:__**
WebQuests can be used in all subject areas and for all grade levels. From the many examples of WebQuests that I have come across, it seems that they are more widely created for elementary and middle school students. High school students have (hopefully) mastered research skills using the internet, so they (may) need less guidance. See examples below: K-2 Language Arts: Would a Lion Make a Good Pet? 3-5 Health/PE: Touring the Digestive System! 6-8 Social Studies: Charting the Course 9-12 Math: Math in My Future Career

__Pedagogical considerations for this technology:__
When integrating technology, it is important to consider the relationship between technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge. If part of your curriculum involves researching the internet for content that is current and reliable, you may want to provide a WebQuest. When WebQuests are created correctly, they can motivate and engage students on the journey to find solutions to real-world scenarios. Higher-level thinking skills, such as analyzing and synthesizing, are used during WebQuests, as well as technology/research/social skills that students will continue to build upon every year.

__Where to purchase or acquire:__
You can create WebQuests anywhere! (And hopefully for free!) If you have a school webpage, Wiki page, or Google Sites page, you can add a WebQuest to it by adding a new page and using the bookmark and link functions. There are also websites that provide a template for the WebQuest five-step model. The most user-friendly and cheapest one is Zunal WebQuest Maker -- it is $20 for a 3-year subscription (register for a free trial to make one WebQuest). Another option would be Quest Garden which is $20 for a 2-year subscription (register for a free trial for 30 days).