Introduction
The purpose of the Introduction is to provide background for the webquest. It also serves to excite and motivate the user.
An introduction for a webquest on how to create a webquest could look like this:
Webquests are quickly becoming a versatile learning tool in the classroom as technology is more accessible in public schools. While using an existing webquest is one possibility, creating your own uses a multitude of skills.
Click on this address to read more about how webquests help to prepare students for their futures: http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/webquests/index_sub1.html
Task
The Task is an overview, or what the student will have accomplished by the end of the webquest. It is not as detailed as the Process portion but still gives the student a summary of the final product.
The task description for a webquest on how to create a webquest could look like this:
In this webquest, you will learn how to create your own webquest using the website createwebquest.com .
Process
The Process portion is where you provide step-by-step instructions to complete the webquest. Embedded links are included to help students with the steps.
The process description for a webquest on how to create a webquest could look like this:
1. Go to createwebquest.com and select "Sign up." Use firstname.lastname as your username and a password that you will easily remember.
2. Select "Create a Webquest." This will take you to a page entitled "How to Create a WebQuest." Follow the directions included. Be sure to save your work so it won't be lost.
3. You can choose which feature on which to begin: Introduction, Task, or Process, depending on which is easier for you.
- Introduction: Background information
- Task: Overview of project
- Process: Step-by-step instructions
4. Add links to web pages or sites when you want them to use a particular site. These you should have lined up ahead of time to make sure they are authentic sites.
5. On any of the three pages (Introduction, Task, or Process), include graphic elements such as clip art or photos that enhance and improve the appearance of the page. Do this by selecting the icon of the camera from the tools. It is easiest to upload an image you already have saved on your computer. The one shown here is in thumbnail size. You can click on the image to edit it and its placement.
6. The Evaluation page is where you would attach or upload a rubric by which the project is assessed. It is important to include three levels of work quality: exemplary, acceptable, and unacceptable. This is so the student has a goal to strive for as well as a minimum standard.
7. The Credits and Teacher's Page are not required in this demonstration.
8. Be sure to proofread and spell check each page before publishing.
9. When finished, save your webquest by selecting the Save feature in the lower left corner.
Conclusion
The Conclusion is where you can have the student reflect on his/her learning and the overall project.
A conclusion for a webquest on how to create a webquest could look like this:
Now that you have completed this webquest and have created your own, reflect on what you have learned.
- What would you do differently next time?
- What was challenging for you and why?
- What changes would you suggest to improve the webquest?