What is a WebQuest?

• "...an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the internet..." (Bernie Dodge, San Diego State University ).
  
• Based on a doable, interesting, engaging task where learners can create their own meanings.
  
• Uses embedded resources as anchors pointing to information on the Web, and other available areas.
  
• Provides guidance on how to organize acquired information.
  
• Can be for a single content area or interdisciplinary.

Two types of WebQuests:

1.       Short Term WebQuests:

• Designed to be completed in one to three class periods.
• Instructional goal is knowledge acquisition and integration.
• Learner deals with new information and makes new meaning of it.

2.       Longer Term WebQuests:

• Designed to be completed in one week to one month.
• Instructional goal is extending and refining knowledge.
• Learner analyzes a body of knowledge, transforms it, and evaluates or presents a product.