The sun shines different ways in winter and summer. We shine different ways in the seasons of our lives.

WebQuests promote student motivation and authenticity, develop thinking skills, and encourage cooperative learning (March, 1998). According to March, WebQuests increase student motivation by providing an essential question, real-life resources with which to work, and opportunities to work in cooperative groups. WebQuests, by their very nature, encourage the development of thinking skills. The assigned task requires students to “transform information into something else. In addition, WebQuests encourage cooperative learning among students. Because WebQuest tasks are often complex or involve controversial topics, students work in groups to complete tasks (March, 1998).

WebQuests such an important tool? Because they bring many of the most well-respected and desired teaching methods together into one relatively simple and engaging lesson. Students who tackle a well-designed WebQuest are learning to work together, think creatively, and—of course—utilize technology.

Standards

Educational Standards of MOE Jamaica.

Credits

Thanks to all those who assisted with the compilation of this web-page.  A big thank you Mr. Gray

Other

Teachers have fun exploring Web-quest while learning about Jamaica diverse culture.