webquests

I am writing this after looking at some of the comments posted regarding webquests. Webquests are hard to make. Webquests are not usually similar to a unit; they should be looked at more of a single activity, that could take a bit of time to complete. However, it is not necessary to make your own. Sites like www.webquestdirect.com.au offer a variety that have aleady been created, on a variety of topics, often SOSE. They are often very engaging, and can encourage group collaboration. They are often based on real life scenarios, thus making the learning experiences meaningful. Creation involves making hyperlinks and varying pages. Some of the ones I have made include the SOSE one last year, and one for science (I think). The advantage of using Web quest direct, or similar sites, is that they offer you the suggestions and ways to improve your quest. However they can be very picky as far as what the actual definition of a Web quest is. Do not be surprised if you get an e-mail from them telling you that what you have made is actually a series of electronic learning activities rather than a quest. Many environmental agencies also have web quests on their sites, some of the best examples I have seen being at www.gbrmpa.gov.au