"5 Rules for Writing a Great WebQuest"

Find great sites
Orchestrate learners and resources
Challenge learners to think
Use the medium
Scaffold high expectations

I like that WebQuests create a positive interdependance among the students.  Not only are these assigments an inquiry tool and one that calls for higher order thinking but students must also work together.

I also like that WebQuests make use of scaffolded instruction.  This article discussed three types:	 Reception-This is learning that comes from a given resource such as a glossary or dictionary.
		Transformation-Students take information being read and they put it into a different form.
		Production-Students are given templates or writing prompts to help them create their finished product.

This acronym is appropriate:  FOCUS.  We as teachers must do this as we develop proper WebQuests for our students to complete.