The Webquest: A Differentiation Strategy (sounds fun, huh)

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WebQuests are an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by students is online. By providing links necessary to complete the quest, the student is able to focus on the material rather than spend time looking for it. The five-part WebQuest (Introduction, Task, Resources, Process, Evaluation, and Conclusion) promotes critical thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

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The Five Parts to a WebQuest

1. Introduction-Prepare the students by giving them background information on the situation and posing the big question that will guide the WebQuest

2. Task-This is where you tell the students of the big product they will complete by the end of the WebQuest

3. Process-A more detailed set of instructions on how to achieve end-product

3a.Resources(sometimes included on the Process Page)-This page contains the links for resources to by used by students to complete the WebQuest

4. Evaluation-Explains what is expected and standards to be met to succeed at this WebQuest. This is where you have your rubric or a link to your rubric that you will use to evaluate with students

5. Conclusion-This page gives students an opportunity to reflect and bring closure to the WebQuest. This may include a summary, reflection or extension activities