Suggestions, Templates, and Other
Resources to Help Teachers Create a
WebQuest
Writing a WebQuest "requires a structured process," (Sandars, 2005, p. 212). Below are some suggestions, links to templates, and other resources that can help teachers create WebQuests.
Suggestions for Creating a WebQuest
1) Choose a topic than can easily be integrated into a WebQuest (Braun, 2001, p. 34).
2) Thoroughly research internet resources for your grade level and content area (Schrock, 2001). Make sure the resources you choose are appropriate for the WebQuest.
3) Make sure content and resources align with the curriculum (Schrock, 2001).
4) Do not try to include too much content or tackle too much at once (Braun, 2001, p. 34).
5) Make sure the introduction, task and process components will be interesting for students (Braun, 2001, p.34).
6) Break the task and process components of the WebQuest into "chunks," (March, 1998).
7) Organize all of your resources (internet and print) into categories or sections (Schrock, 2001).
8) Remember that the WebQuest should be taught in conjunction with activities completed before and after the WebQuest (Schrock, 2001).
9) Working with a team of people can ease the burden of creating a WebQuest, and look for a person who knows how to use website software (Braun, 2001, p.34).
Below is a list of links to WebQuest
Templates and Other Resources:
Building Blocks of a WebQuest: http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/buildingblocks/p-index.htm
WebQuest Template: http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuestTemplate/webquesttemp.htm
WebQuest Training Materials (from the website of San Diego University and WebQuest inventor Bernie Dodge): http://webquest.sdsu.edu/materials.htm
Use the WebQuest site created by Bernie Dodge the inventor of the WebQuest to reserach other information about WebQuests: http://webquest.sdsu.edu/