Have you ever heard about “WEBQUEST”? What did you know about “WEBQUEST”? Have you ever used the “WEBQUESST”? Many questions come in my mind when I heard the word WEBQUEST for the first time. Honestly, I never used the WebQuest before. But I started doing some researches about what is WebQuest, the use of WebQuest and its benefits. From my simple researches I come up with these important information about WebQuest.
What is WebQuest?
Simply, it is online lessons created and prepared by the teacher. Mainly, it is based on the concept on inquiry-based approach. WebQuest provides a technology-rich environment for problem solving and collaboration. It is also add some adventure to my class. The below diagram shows the main components or parts that should be includes in any WebQuest.
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| WebQuest Main Components. |
Benefits of using WebQuest:
When the teacher integrates the WebQuest as a tool of learning in hiss lessons he will get many advantages of using this new technology such as:
1. Involves students in the learning and provide them a good problem solving and collaborative learning environment.
2. The lessons will be more interesting and it will add some adventure to the class.
3. Students will be able to work in teams this will improve their communication skills.
4. The students will refer to the internet and other available resources for researching, this will help the amount of student information to grow up and get knowledge.
5. Encourages readers to interact with information-based internet resources.
6. Motivating way for students and the WebQuest can be worked and available at home or library.
And many other benefits can be get from using the WebQuest in classroom lessons. In my opinion, I think that the only disadvantage for the WebQuest is that when the teacher creates his own WebQuest it will take time.
I did a simple research about examples of WebQuest; I would like to share some of them here in my writing:
1. Here is an excellent example of WebQuest that has host: “Whose Restaurant will rule?” It designed very well and it contains all main elements of the WebQuest.
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| WebQuest Example 1 |
2. This is another example of WebQuest. The design is colorful and it also contains the main parts of a WebQuest. Well designed and structured.
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| WebQuest Example 2 |
3. Here is an example of a WebQuest:”WebQuest Fire Safety”. This example is clearer for students and it explains everything in details for the students. It is helpful and easy to be used by the students.
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| WebQuest Example 3 |
4. Another WebQuest example, it has simple design and contain the main components for each WebQuest.
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| WebQuest Example 4 |
5. This is an interesting example of WebQuest. It is a great an motivating WebQuest for students. It contains all WebQuest parts.
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| WebQuest Example 5 |
The goal of the WebQuest is a fun, engaging lesson that the students will enjoy and get a lot out of. I will use the WebQuest in my classroom lessons because I think it is a good way for students to learn. Now I am working on my first WebQuest, I am trying to make it colorful and designed very well. In addition, I chose a great and interesting topic that the students will enjoy.
Here are some of useful links about how you can create your own WebQuest:
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