Introducing WebQuests

A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the Internet.

What do the originators of the concept have to say?

Why WebQuests? This introduction by Tom March was written for a series of WebQuests to be developed by Teacher Created Materials and edited by Tom and Bernie Dodge. If you are new to Quests, this is an excellent place to start.

Thoughts about WebQuest Dr. Bernie Dodge and Tom March, the original designers of the WebQuest concept, present a comprehensive look at what a WebQuest is and how to plan one.


Why use webquests?

Research is showing that WebQuests can result in at least three kinds of improvements in educational outcomes:


What are the components of a WebQuest?

Building Blocks of a WebQuest Bernie Dodge outlines an easy way to understand the components of a WebQuest: Introduction, Task, Process, Evaluation, Conclusion.


Where can I find out more information on what a WebQuest is?

Read a technology article at Education World: Creating a WebQuest: It's Easier than You Think! You will find a good description of the components of a quest as well as some great links.

Dr. Dodge created A Draft Rubric for Evaluating WebQuests. This rubric will help you pinpoint the ways in which your WebQuest isn't doing everything it could do.

Readings and Training Materials Use this page to read about overviews and underpinnings and specific aspects of WebQuests. Find out what makes a good WebQuest and what makes a bad one. Knowing the finer points of a WebQuest will make the WebQuests you create even better!

View the PowerPoint Presentation, WebQuests - An Effective Way to Incorporate Project- Based Learning, as an overview of the WebQuest concept.


Where can I find out more information about developing a webquest for my classroom?

Developing A WebQuest For Your Classroom Find out about the basic definition, basic form, evaluation, collections, choosing a topic, locating resources, constructing and using your webquest.