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Adapted from: WebQuests: A Strategy for Scaffolding Higher Level Learning by Bernie Dodge, Ed. Tech. Department, San Diego State University

Definition: WebQuests are:	Inquiry-oriented Based on a do-able, engaging task Uses pre-defined resources from the Web and other sources Can be short, medium or long-term
The Parts of a WebQuest:	Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion
Underpinnings:	Constructivism Cooperative Learning Scaffolding (Higher order thinking and learning) Fading
Key WebQuest Tasks for Students:	Synthesize conflicting opinions Put multiple sources of data together to discover the non-obvious Create something new with the constraints of a problem definition Define a stance and defend it