I know that a WebQuest is no new technology, but I feel that sometimes it is very understated…
Subject: Digital Technologies
Year Level: 3-4
Strand: Digital Technologies processes and production skills
Sub Strand: Collect, access and present different types of data using simple software to create information and solve problems (ACTDIP009)
A WebQuest is an inquiry-based lesson format using information that comes from the web. These can be created using various programs, like PowerPoint or a simple word processing document that includes links to websites.
Students can make their own WebQuests using algorithms and simple programming skills. This has such a wide cross-curricular possibility. The aim could be History and the students can work in groups to program and design a digital WebQuest researching the History topics, all the while implementing valuable technology skills in creating these WebQuests. These can then be exchanged to other groups to explore.
Students will use the following skills:
- Researching
- Referencing
- Digital Technologies
- Design and Technologies
- Along with an in depth understanding of the unit they are doing the WebQuest in, e.g. History or Geography
Please see this video on how to make a WebQuest:
You can of course, let the students make a WebQuest (as mentioned above) in a PowerPoint with hyperlinks taking you straight to research material from the web. They can add diary notes and quizzes and even puzzles. This is a fun interactive way to learn 2 strands of the curriculum at the same time.