What is Webquest?
A “WebQuest” is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. And it is a learning activity used by educators. During this activity learners read, analyze, and synthesize information using the World Wide Web. Learners typically complete WebQuests as cooperative groups. Each learner within a group can be given a "role," or specific area to research. WebQuests may take the form of role-playing scenarios, where students take on the personas of professional researchers or historical figures.
How will it help to the learners and teacher?
It may help the students and the teachers learning, because in this process the learners and teacher will designed to use learners' time well, to focus on using information rather than on looking for it, and to support learners' thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. In this way both of them will motivated to analyze and summarize any problems in order for them to become a better one. And in this way the student will know what are the important details on there teacher gave them.
Will it be applicable in our country?
I think it will be applicable in our country, because some teachers using this kind of strategies for the students to be well aware of any information. As we all know that Webquests is one of the most fascinating applications for teachers. Student-centered and inquiry-based, a Webquest challenges students to explore the web for information. By bringing real-life context and technology to the curriculum through a project-based learning approach, students are encouraged to become independent workers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.
Webquest is not just a way of learning, but also a way for students to work together. If students learn to take responsibility for their own learning, they will form the basis for the way they will work with others in their adult life.
FORMAT:
The Topic -> The Task -> The Process -> The Resources
