Webquests

If you are just starting to use technology in your classroom Webquests can be a great place to start. The structure provided for teachers and students means that you can use computers for a task with clear goals and a clear process. They are a brilliant way to get students working collaboratively with technology.

What is a Webquest? You are about to find out......... Work with your group and follow the link below:

@http://www.emints.org/xmodres/addresources/japanwebquest/

__Want to know more? __  Here are some links to readings about the benefits of webquests:

An in-depth explanation @http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/webquests/index.html

Why use webquests? @http://www.thematzats.com/webquests/page2.html

WebQuest 101: A video tutorial from WebQuest.org

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If you are interested in trying some webquests with your students try the following links:

A collection of graded and evaluated webquests @http://bestwebquests.com/ Search engines for webquests @http://www.webquest.org/search/index.php Webquests created by emints teachers http://www.emints.org/webquests