CONSIDERATIONS - WEBQUEST IN THE CLASSROOM

Once you have found a Webquest to use with your students, consider the issues below before implementing the Webquest in the classroom.

• Assess required background knowledge of your students. You may have to lay the ground work before introducing students to the concepts in the Webquest.
• Would students benefit from working independently, with partners or in small groups?
• Collect other resources that may add to the learning environment. See your Teacher-Librarian for additional resources that may peek students' interest in the topic.
• Consider ways in which you could introduce the Webquest to your class. (You may want to use a data projector).
• Estimate a time frame when students would reasonably be able to complete the task.
• You may want to use a tracking system to ensure that students don't fall behind. A tracking sheet is a great way to monitor student progress. Break the task into parts and establish deadlines that require your signature on completed work before students move on.
• Provide a link to the Webquest so that students do not have to type in lengthy URL's.