A webquest is an activity designed to allow learners to use the Web for analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. Learners sort through a vast amount of information by participating in tasks specifically designed to engage them in analysis and demonstration of understanding. Creators of the webquest concept Bernie Dodge and Tom March have created a website that includes more information about webquests and examples. Click on "The WebQuest Page" to find out more.

Teachers Helping Teachers Integrate Technology into the Classroom
This webquest highlights Miss Rumphius Award winners and other significant resources on the Internet. These resources include collaborative projects, keypals, list servs, etc. After analyzing and evaluating these resources, learners are guided into giving a formal or informal presentation to others about what they have learned. The webquest provides participant and self evaluations to use after presenting. The webquest also helps educators to critically think about how they will use technology with their literacy programs and learning in the classroom.

Preservice Teachers
This version of this webquest was created for students who have yet to enter the classroom to teach. The various activities in the webquest are specifically designed to help new and beginning teachers increase their knowledge and enhance their abilties to use technology as part of learning and literacy.

Inservice Teachers
This version of this webquest was created for practicing teachers who want to start using technology in their classrooms as part of learning and literacy. The various activities in the webquest are specifically designed to make teachers aware of the many resources available to them on the Internet. By the end of the webquest, teachers should have some ideas for Internet activities they would like to try with their students.