The world we live in

WebQuests provide an authentic, technology-rich environment for problem-solving, information processing, and collaboration! In a world where students are increasingly cynical and unmotivated, WebQuests provide an engaging, challenging learning environment.

According to Annette Lamb and Berhane Teclehaimanot, WebQuests inspire students to “see richer thematic relationships, to contribute to the real world of learning, and to reflect on their own metacognitive processes.”

I have recently realised the benefits of using a WebQuest. I wasn’t very confident in using computers, so this project was proved to be challenging and exciting. Rebecca and I chose to look at Howard Gardner’s’ Multiple Intelligence theory as we both agreed it was vital for all teachers to be aware of.

It was also great to read other WebQuests and see the creativity of their tasks. One WebQuest I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend reading is Bridie’s and Victoria’s. Their WebQuest, ‘Discover with Me’, looked at an internet based collaboration program between Ireland and Australia.

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Lamb, Annette & Teclehaimanot, Berhane (2005). A Decade of WebQuests: A Retrospective. In M. Orey, J. McClendon, & R. M. Branch, (Eds.). Educational media and technology yearbook (Vol 30). Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.