WebQuests_for_Teachers

A presentation for teachers on why to use WebQuests.

Doing WebQuests is a meaningful learning experience. Students learn about different subjects in a fun and challenging way. Today WebQuests are also done at university so that students experience learning at its highest level. As a teacher you are welcome to experience the quest by trying the following WebQuests. You may do them individually or as a group.

Have fun!

Students need motivation to learn. Integrating technology into the classroom by means of WebQuests is a great way for students to get involved in real life learning. Nellie Deutsch has developed WebQuests for students and teachers. Feel free to use them in your classroom.

Nellie's English Projects organized the WebQuests into the following categories:

WebQuests ages 5-8 WebQuests for Adults WebQuests based on Literature

WebQuests ages 9-12 WebQuests for ESL/EFL Integrating technology WebQuest

WebQuests ages 13-15
WebQuests for Teachers

WebQuests ages 15-18 WebQuests by Nellie Deutsch

Computer Security Environment	Teacher Tips on Search Engines	Let there be Equity	How do I teach ADD Children?	Integrating technology into the curriculum
Internet for Teachers	Electronic Portfolios	Creative Problem Solving	Urban sprawl or progress	A WebQuest on Creating a WebQuest
Confused	Why Use WebQuests	Weaving the Web	Decisions	ADD
Introduction to computers for teachers	Multiple Intelligences WebQuest	Classroom Management for Technology WebQuest for Preservice Teachers	Holes WebQuest: Presentation Requirements	Ethics and technology in the classroom
Evaluating Web Pages	on-line teaching and learning	Why WebQuests?	Exploring WebQuests: ESL/Civics	Oh, No the Internet
Building a Website	Building a PowerPoint Presentation	Be an Independent Film Maker	Put your school on the web	The Internet for Teachers

A course on WebQuests

Today's students need constant challenges in order to focus. WebQuests are problem-based learning activities that engage students in learning. Engage your students in experiential (hands on) learning activities that promote social skills via teamwork, higher order critical thinking skills via inquiry and problem-based learning, and technological skills via the Internet and Microsoft applications. Motivate your students to become lifelong learners by using WebQuests. In this course you will learn how to create and use WebQuests in your classes. In addition, you will learn how to facilitate students as they work online.

I decided to create my own WebQuests to suit my students and their needs. I used literature themes and running as my incentives. The Last Spin and The Giver were part of the students' curriculum so it was an easy choice. I intend to continue writing WebQuests. If you would like me to write a WebQuest or help you with yours, let me know.

Bernie Dodge has come up with an incredible opportunity for teachers to create their own WebQuests in an easy to follow step by step format in a virtual arena called QuestGaden.