WebQuests

WebQuests involve the development of student-centred problem solving activities. Students work collaboratively on a real-life task taking on authentic roles. They use the Internet as one of many resources, and then share what they have learned with others. Webquests support inquiry learning and cooperative group work.

Webquests bring together the interdisciplinary domains of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELs) Communication, Design, Creativity and Technology, Information and Communications, Technology (ICT) and Thinking Processes.

WebQuest Designer's Checklist - A good webquest needs:

An Engaging Opening
The Question / Task
Background for Everyone
Roles / Expertise
Use of the Web
Transformative Thinking
Real World Feedback
Conclusion

The following sites all provide teachers with the opportunity to create web based learning and teaching formats:

Filamentality
Web-and-flow - provides 30 day free subscriptions)
Quest Garden
Instant WebQuest

For good examples of WebQuests:

Victorian Education Channel
Best WebQuests
The WebQuest Page

Filamentality is a fill-in-the-blank tool that guides you through picking a topic, searching the Web, gathering good internet links and turning them into learning activity.