A WebQuest is a lesson that centers around guided internet research.
A WebQuest is a website built by a teacher that provides activities for students to complete independently, either within or outside of the classroom.
What You Need:
- Space on the web for your WebQuest/website
- A Lesson or purpose for the internet research
- Time to write the lesson/ create the website
Where to get SPACE:
For FREE: www.blogger.com
Pros: Templates are attractive; Free
Cons: Set-up takes a little bit of time (that's what this website is for!); Some school systems block Blogger.com on their internet service.
For A Fee ($$): QuestGarden.com
Pros: The template is easy to use
Cons: Templates are simplistic and unattractive; it costs money
Lesson/Purpose & Time
... Its up to you!
- A Lesson or purpose for the internet research
- Time to write the lesson/ create the website
Where to get SPACE:
For FREE: www.blogger.com
Pros: Templates are attractive; Free
Cons: Set-up takes a little bit of time (that's what this website is for!); Some school systems block Blogger.com on their internet service.
For A Fee ($$): QuestGarden.com
Pros: The template is easy to use
Cons: Templates are simplistic and unattractive; it costs money
Lesson/Purpose & Time
... Its up to you!
Learn more about WebQuests
WebQuest.org: Learn about WebQuests and search for WebQuests built by other teachers that you can use for your own classroom.
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