The Big Question for this Minequest:

 Are webquests an instructional strategy you want to use to deliver your content standards?

Do you feel as if you’re drowning when you try to surf the net? Are you wondering how to incorporate technology into your curriculum without adding one more chore to your list? The webquest concept can provide a navigable and instructionally sound way to use the Internet and technology for you and your students. This overview provides some resources for you to discover more about webquests and consider their value in delivering your content standards.

But, buyer beware! Not all webquests are created equal. Like any instructional strategy, a webquest is only as good as the thinking and expertise that went into its design. As you learn more about webquests and their potential, apply your professional judgment to separate the grain from the chaff in the examples you find out on the web.

In your tour you will discover that many webquests follow a common format based on the work of the originators of the webquest strategy. The Minequests at this site incorporate these elements into a structure that lends itself to problem solving and mirrors the world of mining. While you investigate the world of webquests, you will also experience the Minequest format. For more information on the specific design of Minequests and some strategies for maximizing their efficient use in your classroom, take the Minequest Safety Tour.

As a result of the tour, we hope you discover enough information to make a decision about the potential of webquests to assist you in your instruction. And of course, we hope you are convinced to preview the Minequests at  these sites and find a match to your current class content.

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