Creating Your Own WebQuests

 
                                 

 

 Why would teachers want to create their own WebQuests?
  • Custom-fit for your classroom/students

          - Adjust for the exact number of on-line computers in your classroom

          - Adjust for individual student differences

          - Adjust for state curriculum standards

          - Adjust to include parents and other community members

          - Adjust for local resources

  • Creativity 

          - WebQuest creation allows teachers to use their own special talents

  • Professionalism in the use of Technology

          - WebQuest creation is a way to demonstrate technology skills and build an on-line presence

  • Professional Community of Educators

          - Submit original WebQuests to the databank  and receive contact from educators around the world 


Where and how should you start to create your own WebQuest?

  • Start with a short term, single content area WebQuest.
  • Start collecting on-line resources in-line with your curriculum.
  • Organize your resources (both on-line and other).
  • Don't reinvent the wheel ... use ready-made templates, study your favorite WebQuests and make notes of what you like and what you would like to change. 

 

On-Line Resources

Pre-Writing Your WebQuest
Template for Developing a WebQuest
 
WebQuest Generator
Five Rules for Writing a Great WebQuest:  http://babylon.k12.ny.us/usconstitution/focus-5%20rules.pdf  
 
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/materials.htm
 
Electronic Venn Diagram Generator

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