What is a Webquest?
Who Knew???
I now know a webquest is student-centered and inquiry-based quest. It challenges students to explore the web for information. Most webquest include the links that are appropriate for students to research as well as suggestions for further research. Webquests are generally constructed around a scenario of interest to the students. Traditionally Webquests have an introduction, a process, a task, a list of resources, a conclusion, and an evaluation.
This was a very new learning experience for me. I have heard about webquests, but never navigated through one, let alone create one.
My quest was built around the concept that an imaginary Math professor "Professor Mathamizer" is missing, the students need to solve the quest to find him.
We learned how to create our quests on a wiki, which was also a new name for me. Who knew what a pbwiki was....
Overall, I was pleased with my quest, considering it was the first one and a whole new concept. I did come to the realization during this assignment that teachers have to be creative as well as knowledgeable to keep their students motivate and interested.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the posted webquests. The entire class did a great job.
I am anxious and excited to now work on our Treasure Hunts.....more on that in the next blog....
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