About the Learning Path

  • Ideas behind the potential use of the learning path

    A WebQuest is distinguished from other Internet-based research by three characteristics.

    1) They are classroom-based.

    2) They emphasise higher-order thinking (such as analysis, creativity, or criticism) rather than just acquiring information.

    3)  The teacher preselects the sources, emphasizing information use rather than information gathering.

    Also, athough solo WebQuests are not unknown, most WebQuests are group work activities with the task frequently being split into roles.

      

    However, just like any learning and teaching strategy it is important to remember that WebQuests are not the only tool in a teacher's toolbox. They are not appropriate to every learning goal. In particular, they are weak in teaching factual recall, simple procedures and definitions.

    WebQuests also usually require good reading skills, so are not appropriate to the youngest classrooms or to students with language and reading difficulties without special design and effort (for example, bringing in adults to read the screens out loud). 

What skills will be required to plan and implement the Learning Path?►
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