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WebQuests

   

"A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. WebQuests are designed to use learners' time well, to focus on using information rather than on looking for it, and to support learners' thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation."                       -Bernie Dodge and Tom March (the originators of the WebQuest concept)


Creating a WebQuest? It’s easier than you think …

If you need more information, it is recommended that you:

To develop and plan your own engaging inquiry-oriented activity, see our recommended sites below:

AUTHORING AND HOSTING SITES:

Text Box:  InstantWebQuest: http://www.instantprojects.org/webquest/main.phpInstantWebQuest is a web-based software for creating WebQuests in a short time. When you use InstantWebQuest, you will not need any of writing HTML code or using any web editor software. InstantWebQuest creates all the necessary files and puts them into the server free. Hosting is FREE!

QuestGardenhttp://webquest.org/questgarden/
QuestGarden is an online authoring tool, community and hosting service designed to make it easier and quicker to create a high quality WebQuest. To learn more about QuestGarden, click the link below
http://webquest.org/questgarden/author/overview.htm   

NOTE: Safari isn't the best browser to use with this tool. It’s best to use Firefox or Mozilla.

Access to QuestGarden is open to any educator. but there is a cost for membership effective December 1, 2006. After that time, membership will cost (approximately) $20 for a 2-year subscription. Members who choose not to renew will always have access to their prior work but will no longer be able to edit it on the site. A 30-day free trial is available, so teacher teachers and staff developers who wish to expose their audience to WebQuests can do so without cost.
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Lesson Templates for Students and Teachers …

How do you get a WebQuest started quickly? Don't start with a blank screen... download these instead@ http://webquest.sdsu.edu/LessonTemplate.html

Note: To edit the template, open the document in Microsoft Word. Once completed, host on your school/class website OR submit as an attachment through the ACTIVITY template within BEEP.

Click “How can I submit my WebQuest to the Virtual Technology Recognition Project?” for submission into VTRP!

Any further questions contact:

Michele Rivera
Instructional Technology/ETS
7200 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, Florida 33351
michele.rivera@browardschools.com
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/it
Telephone: 754-321-0318 Fax: 754-321-0477

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