The “WebQuest” has become so popularized that the term is used to describe nearly any Internet exploration project that includes a goal, a product, and list of online resources. This in no way is the fault of Dr. Dodge or anyone working closely to clearly define and refine WebQuests. <\/p>\n
I know the webquest was not the first proposal of this type. Apple Computer distributed at least one book of similar projects that were called Online Adventures and I see the phrase still generates hits in an Internet search. Now, I also know other variants are still emerging.<\/p>\n
Tech Forum has a a model called “The Project Page” (see To some it may not matter what such projects are called. The general concept is certainly practical and useful. However, the new WebQuest Portal<\/a> has taken the position that now all web explorations qualify as WebQuests and the discussions that should follow concerning design features and issues of quality should prove interesting.<\/p>\n
\nPresentation – Jakes “Creating Virtual Workspaces”<\/a>). The structure for a project page consists of a scenario, task, resources, product, and assessment. I must say that my definition of a WebQuest may be inaccurate because this is pretty close to what I would list. There must be some details that I am overlooking.<\/p>\n