Bernie+Dodge


 * Bernie Dodge**

[|WebQuest.org] was developed by Bernie Dodge, a professor at San Diego State University. The WebQuest model is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all of the information comes from the Web. This model engages students in 21st century thinking and learning. It is gaining in popularity around the world.

At this website you can __find__ WebQuests, __create__ WebQuests, or __share__ WebQuests. You can link to WebQuest 101, a series of short introductory videos developed by another SDSU professor as a means of explanation and to get you started.

Bookshelf is a NEW feature and lists books for teachers who love WebQuests. Along with this extensive list of materials, is a database maintained by SDSU with examples of WebQuests created by other professionals. The database is consistently being updated and contains over 2500 examples. You can do a search for most subject matters of interest to teachers and in various languages.

At the __create__ WebQuests link you can connect with Quest Garden, also created by Bernie Dodge. This is designed especially for teachers who are not web editors. Quest Garden provides step-by-step directions and examples for the beginning WebQuestor. There is a $20, 2-year subscription fee for using Quest Garden, but a 30 day free trial membership is also available.

A Webinar conducted by Discovery Education Network even discusses how to fit blogs and wikis into the WebQuest model.

As I perused this website, I felt the information and instructions were thorough and inspiring. Visiting Quest Garden made me realize what a great tool this was to reach children of all ages with varying learning styles. The 21st century student will find the WebQuest approach to learning enjoyable as well as a practical way to connect with other learners. The 21st century professional will see this as cutting edge technology driven instruction with endless possibilities to connect with classrooms around the world.

Carol Williams

The fear of having to create a webquest is helped greatly if you find good resources on the Web. Three guides are available: STEP ZERO; BEFORE YOU SEARCH, FOUR NES FOR BETTER SEARCHING AND SPECIALIZED SEARCH ENGINES.ST

It looks like a great tool. I liked the example WebQuest of [|Dinosaurs After Dark]. I think students would love all the interactive learning. JD

I liked the page and the tab for resources seemed very helpful. I also liked that when you search a WebQuest books on the topic also popped up for you to see what books might match what you were looking for. This would be a good resource for teachers and students. KG

Long-term projects interwoven with technology is where education needs to go. With WebQuest, Bernie Dodge has found a wonderful way to help teachers get there. With the sharing of lessons, a teacher new to the concept can easily see what can be done and what is feasible. And once a teacher knows what to do, he or she can give back by creating and posting a new WebQuest. I really like the WebQuest that had students plan the itinerary for a three week European vacation. What a fantastic geography/history/culture lesson woven together with lessons of budgeting time and money. I loved this site and plan to go back to it when I reenter the classroom. EH

I have used WebQuest.org before. I actually showed this site to some of the teachers who I work with. I think this is probably the best web site that explains what a webquest is and how to create one. It is also nice before there are pre-made webquests that you can view in order to get ideas for your own webquest! MP

This webquest.org is a great tool to expand and direct student learning into the 21st century. This website is great for all levels of learners-from beginners to experienced technology directors. I love this site and plan to use it in the future. BG

I love this site! I believe I've used it previously when making a webquest for Dr. Carlsen's EDT 786 class. You can find a lot of quality webquests on here not to mention great tips for making your own. I actually looked for webquests on this site to model my own after. There are so many possibilities with webquests. What a great way to have students explore and research on the internet while still guiding them. CNR

Neat site. I especially liked the link to []. From there I noticed that you can search for webquests by subject area. 2100 webquests for English/Language Arts 9-12! This is certainly one of those sites to bookmark. RL