Tips to Create a Successful, Multipage

WebQuest

Liz Barr

Pick a topic that lends itself to a story line

List the learning objectives

Research online to ensure that resources are available appropriate for the topic and your students

First

Map out the story line

Ensure objectives will be met by following storyline

Create introduction to the WebQuest

Second

Make separate pages that contain the Task Procedure Evaluation

Ensure that all three are compatible and follow the story

Third

The procedure should involve students using the internet for research

Students may also use print materials

Incorporate other computer programs as needed

Focus should be on using the computer

Procedural Note

Create pages for other teachers that explain the task, procedure, and evaluation

Suggest resources, online and print, for other teachers to use

List and explain the objectives the WebQuest meets

Teacher Pages

Rubric

Online game

Presentation given to classmates

Evaluation/Assessment

Be careful of images with copyright

Create your own images

Add your own animations

Reference retrieval location for images

Adding Images

Provide links to suitable and appropriate websites

Make sure links work

Have links open in new window/new tab

Links

Don’t be afraid of making too many pages

Make sure the WebQuest fits your students; do not worry about other classes

Incorporate features such as Alternate Text to help students with disabilities

Although most of the procedure will be done on the computer, do not forget to review what was learned as a class

Notes

Questions?