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Web Quests are internet based research exercises. They usually consist of several components.
- A quest or a challenge. This may take the form of an imaginary journey through a FAIRYTALE world, a fact finding mission through SPACE, finding appropriate ANIMALS to be exhibits in a zoo, solving a WATER crisis or TRAVEL to another land.
- A set list of criteria which must be filled for the proper completion of the quest;
- A basic or comprehensive list of internet sites which will help the participant in the quest.
- Often some on-line print resources such as a DATA RECORDING SHEET.
- Often a defined method of presentation is required. e.g. A KID PIX or a POWERPOINT presentation or a more simple oral or written form.
- An evaluation RUBRIC is often included. This serves a dual purpose. It helps to guide the participant through the requirements of the quest as well as providing a pre-defined form of assessment .
There are many great web Quests available on the internet. Many of them are included in this WEB QUEST MATRIX and WEBQUESTS and many more can be found by entering the required area followed by the term 'Webquest" in a search engine such as GOOGLE.
Webquest resources A range of examples of quests, tips on construction and use of web quests.
Holy Spirit College links to examples and templates for making web quests.
Web quest examples by MI5 participants from last year (including one by John!)
Building Blocks of a web quest -Easy to follow how to step by step guide.
Matrix of web quest examples. Lots of examples
Template for making a webquest.
Rubric for evaluating a webquest
Tasks for webquests Very helpful for working out what you want the pupils to do in the webquest and how you want them to do it.
Blue Web'n A site with web quest examples and much more of interest to teachers
Ozline Information on webquests and other on-line projects.
Learning skills checklist A checklist of things you might find useful for finding and using things from the internet in your classroom.