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WebQuests (ICT Integration)

Module 3 - Adapting and using WebQuests (With Internet)

3 hours 15 mins

n this day-long workshop you will develop your own WebQuest. You will learn about the most important elements of a WebQuest, share ideas and give each other feedback as you proceed.

By the end of this task you could achieve the following outcomes:

  • Evaluate key areas of a WebQuest.
  • Identify how WebQuests can be improved to suit your own needs.
  • Adapt WebQuests for classroom use.
  • Prepare to use WebQuests in the classroom.

Workshop question:
Can I constantly improve the learning experience of my learners?

  Description Resources
1 Orientation (30 min)
  • Listen to the faciliator outline the 4 Rules for writing a great WebQuest offline (15 min).
  • Meet as class.
  • Pool your current knowledge and understanding of WebQuests by discussing the article. Use the following questions as your guide: (15 min)
    • what are the most important elements of learning in a WebQuest?
    • what must I consider as I start planning a WebQuest.
 » Read Four Rules for Writing a Great WebQuest
2 Finding a WebQuest (45 min)
  • Work on your own.
  • Read the article: Selecting a WebQuest Project
  • Decide on a WebQuest topic that you will find useful for use in your class.
 » Click here to read Selecting a WebQuest Project.
3 Task (60 min)
  • Meet in pairs.
  • Discuss your WebQuest topics and possible tasks (20 min).
    • Read the "taskonomy" and view the examples applicable to your WebQuest task.
    • Use this knowledge to discuss the task of your proposed WebQuest.
  • Working on your own, open the WebQuest template and write the task (30 min).
  • Pair and share your task with your partner. Give each other feedback (10 min).
    • Consult the task section of WebQuest rubric and rate your tasks.
 » Click here to view a taxonomy of tasks - a "taskonomy".

» Click here to open a WebQuest template

» Click here to view the WebQuest rubric
4 Assessment (45 min)
  • Work on your own.
  • Identify what you will assess in the WebQuest. Do not forget your assessment standards, but also consider other skills related to the process and product.
  • Compete the assessment section of the template (30 min).
  • Meet in pairs.
  • Review each others' assessment, using the assessment section of the WebQuest rubric (15 min).
 » Click here to view the WebQuest rubric
5 Process (120 min)
  • Meet in new pairs.
  • Discuss the process of the WebQuest (30 min):
    • View the process checklist to identify the most important elements of the process.
    • Identify the main steps of the process.
    • Identify the main learner support elements
    • Identify the resources
  • Working on your own, write your WebQuest's process (60 min).
  • Meet with our partner and review each other's WebQuest process using the process section of the webQuest rubric. Make necessary changes (30 min).
 » Click here to view the process checklist.

» Click here to view the WebQuest rubric
6 Introduction and Conclusion (45 min)
  • Work on your own.
  • Complete the Introduction and Conclusion sections.
  • Add graphics where appropriate.
  • Meet in new pairs
  • Review each other's WebQuest introduction and conclusion using the relevant sections of the webQuest rubric. Make necessary changes
 » Click here to view the WebQuest rubric
7 Finer Points (remaining time)
  • Work in pairs
  • Conduct a final check of your WebQuest and make changes to align with some recommendations made in the guides and checklists provided.
 » Read Little Things That Make a Big Difference

» View the 7 flags checklist

» View the assessment criteria

» View the WebQuest rubric
8 Join the Partners in Learning Community online and access resources that may help you. » Go to the Partners in Learning Network

Continue Training

» Module 1 - Introduction to WebQuests
» Module 2 - WebQuests: Analysis and evaluation
» Module 3 - Creating WebQuests


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