Cooper Blog Post- Using Webquest in the Classroom article

http://alicechristie.org/edtech/wq/about.html

Summary

Dr. Christie emphasizes the way that Webquest can engage learners, and she discusses how a Webquest guides students through a process. She explains the two types: short-term and long-term. Short-term can be finished in less than a week, whereas long-term can last up to a month and often requires students to transform what they've learned into a creation piece. In addition, she shows ways that Webquests can benefit students' use of the internet, such as comparing and contrasting websites and understanding the difference between reliable and unreliable websites. Finally, she describes the different components of a Webquest, and emphasizes how they can be used to connect students with real-life experiences.