The Student Web Quest

Web quest? What is a web quest? This has been my first introduction to the world of Web quest. What a wonderful tool when done thoughtfully, purposefully, and with creativity. "The Student Web Quest" clearly describes the components of how to build a web quest. It addresses why it is important to connect the web quest to the curriculum and the students interest. Good web quest also encourage children to analyze information rather then regurgitate it. It is important for our students to have experiences where they are presented with real issues or problems, asked to gather information about the problem, analyze the information, and generate solutions to the problem. Bernie Dodge has given teachers a means to use the problem solving, critical thinking process and connect it to the Internet in a fun, motivational, and interesting way. Web quest are a great way to help our students develop web surfing skills, moral digital citizenship values, and to be analytical thinkers as they become more familiarized with the Internet. As I look further into web quest I continue to be impressed. I am looking forward to developing my own web quest.