My first experience with a WebQuest was as a graduate student last semester. I not very impressed. I felt it was confusing and time consuming with very little outcome. Needless to say I was disappointed with the whole idea.
I am trying to keep an open mind when searching for a WebQuest to use for my own class. I really do think WebQuests would be an exciting tool for student learning and engagement. My students want to use technology and they do not have the opportunities that I’ve seen at schools. So my quest for the perfect WebQuest continues.
I have found great WebQuests but many of then that are for upper elementary grades require a lot of reading. My fifth grade students are all ELL or former ELL and when they click on a task to search for information and see full screens of words are going to be discouraged.
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I know a little of what you mean. It's very difficult to find an already created webquest to use with your own class. That's why the best ones are the ones you make... You may also want to look more at the KidQuests-even though they are designed for younger students, they may be really good for an ELL student.
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