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:
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
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