Use the WebQuest Taskonomy as a guide to assure that the task is doable and engaging, and elicits thinking in learners that goes beyond rote comprehension.

For example, it could be a series of questions, summary to be created, problem to be solved, position to be debated, or creative work. It should require thinking and doing.

Information Resources

What resources will students need to complete the task? Select specific, appropriate resources such as web documents, experts available via Internet, searchable net databases, books and other documents, and real objects. There are different ways to format these links and resources. Take a look at several WebQuests and pay attention to how they have organized the resources. Use the one that you feel would be best for your students.

Create a list of resources.

Processes

What process will students follow to complete the WebQuest? Will you provide them with a list of activities, step-by-step instructions, or a timeline?

Create a step-by-step description of what you expect students to do during the project.

Learning Advice

Do you have any other advice for students? Do they need to know how to organize information? Will you give them guiding questions, directions to complete, checklists, timelines, concept maps, cause-effect diagrams, or action plan guidelines? .

Brainstorm advice that might be helpful for students in completing the project.

Evaluation

How will students be assessed? Will you use contracts, checklists, or rubrics?

Discuss ideas for evaluation.

Conclusion

How will the project conclude? Will you remind learners about what they've learned or encourage learners to extend the experience?

Create an exciting conclusion.

Other Elements

What other elements will you include to expand the project? Consider roles to play, collaboration guidelines, and teacher resources. Explore the following four example: Comic Strips .

Add an additional element to your project.

Modified on 10/11/11