Summary:
A WebQuest is an Internet-based learning simulation for students. Learn all the steps to create a true WebQuest, based on Bernie Dodge’s original model. Discover background and research that demonstrates the use of WebQuests as an effective learning strategy. Explore and evaluate existing WebQuests, then do your own research and develop a WebQuest project that supports your curriculum. Create your WebQuest in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities to get input, ideas and feedback from other educators. Learn to use PowerPoint and my.uen as tools for publishing your WebQuest so that it is easy and convenient for students to access.

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Materials:
In this materials section is a long list of documents associated with the UEN WebQuest class.

Attachments

• web_resources.pdf
  This is a list of websites that may be useful in a webquest.
• webquest_design_patterns.pdf
  Design Patterns as created by Bernie Dodge
• Webquests_basics.pdf
  A basic information page about WebQuests
• Webquests.ppt
  
• Webquest_Tasks.doc
  
• Essential_Questions.doc
  
• Retelling_Tasks.doc
  
• Three_Points.doc
  

Web Sites

• This is my example webquest
  This website leads to my example webquest hosted by the Bernie Dodge questgarden website. There are some intentional flaws in this WebQuest and it is intedend to be an example of which you can be very critical. Check it out.
• Bernie Dodge's WebQuest Page
  Bernie Dodge is the inventor of WebQuests. Check out his newsletter, sample webquests, and the questgarden.
• Tom March's WebQuest Page
  Tom March trained under Bernie Dodge and his site is also a great place to find sample WebQuests, a WebQuest rubric, and tips for creating a good quest.

Author:
Ann Howden
Professional Development

Created Date :
Sep 01 2005 12:06 PM