WebQuests Make Use of Critical Thinking Skills WebQuests are designed to make best use of a learner's time. Long-term webquests involve analyzing information deeply, transforming the information in some way, and demonstrating a deep understanding of the material by creating something that others can respond to. In a long- term quest, the instructional goal is extending and refining knowledge. WebQuest Collections WebQuest Anthology Return to top of page . A WebQuest Year-Round School Return to top of page .
Introduction Provides background information for the students.
Sets the stage for the task and orients learners as to what is coming. The introduction should raise some interest in the learner about the topic. Set up a scenario that includes the roles you've created or lead in with an interesting quotation or real life story introducing the topic. It should also include some very basic instructions. This is a description of what the learner will have completed at the end of the exercise.