Step 1: Learning About WebQuests

While all of the Webquests had great educational potential, I found "Travel Agency to Ancient Egypt" and "A Creative Encounter of the Numerical Kind" the most interesting. The role I most closely identified with was: The Altitudinist. I believe that the best learning opportunities allow students to do more than just recite facts. It teaches them to analyze information and gives them the chance to be creative.

Travel Agency to Ancient Egypt: This webquest provided an abundance of information. Students learned about Egypt and had to make decisions about travel. The site and instructions were clean and easy to follow. The information was provided through links and it used a variety media. The creative aspect of creating a travel brochure/Powerpoint would hold students' attention and provide a creative way for them to present the information.

A Creative Encounter of the Numerical Kind: While this seemed like a long webquest, the process provided clear steps that made it easily understood. This quest included a collaborative component. A number of links have been provided to help with math concepts.

Of the Webquests, I looked at my least favorites were "The Diary of John Wilkes Booth" and "The Environmental Problems with Landfills". I thought the concepts of these webquests were good. However, I don't think enough information, in terms of links, history, etc. was provided. Both projects lacked in evaluation and final outcome.