What?

Web quests are learning activities where students explore and gather information from various online sources to complete specific tasks or solve problems. For example, students can participate in a web quest to create a virtual museum exhibit about an historical event.

How?

Step 1. Introduce the web quest. Provide a clear explanation of the task or problem students will be exploring and the resources they can use. Set goals, expectations, and criteria for success.

Step 2. Conduct research and collaboration. Students navigate online resources, gather information, and collaborate with peers to solve the task. Encourage critical thinking, information evaluation, and active engagement with the content.

Step 3. Present and reflect. Students share their findings, conclusions, or solutions through presentations, reports, or multimedia formats. Reflect on the process, discuss insights gained, and encourage discussions about different perspectives and approaches.

Why?

Benefits of web quests:

• promotes active learning

• develops digital literacies

• encourages collaborative learning

• facilitates research and inquiry skills

• improves problem-solving

Theory Score:

Behaviourism ★

Cognitivism ★

Constructivism ★★★

Social-Constructivism ★★

Connectivism ★★★★★