Materials for CTL Workshop "Using WebQuests in your Classroom"

Materials for CTL Workshop "Using WebQuests in your Classroom"

by Juliet Szyprowski, Instructional Designer

Step 1.	For an overview of WebQuests, view the Power Point Presentation "Introduction to Using WebQuests in your Classroom."
Step 2.	For a closer look at how WebQuests can benefit your students, view "What are the Benefits of WebQuests?"
Step 3.	Now, view some examples of WebQuests and evaluate them using this check-list that follows the examples.
Step 4.	Now you are ready to plan your WebQuest. Use this handout for help getting started.
Step 5.	After you've brainstormed some ideas for your WebQuest (the topic, higher-order learning goal, the task, and links), explore this excellent site "Filamentality" for further assistance with customizing your WebQuest. This site will assist you in developing and posting your WebQuest. It prompts you for information on dividing students into roles and developing the title, introduction, focus question, task, instructions, and conclusion. Lots of useful tips are included! Don't miss this site! It will post and store your WebQuest for free!