Assignment 6: Evaluating Webquests

An Insect's Perspective

I thought the introduction of this website was sort of vague. While it did grab my attention, it didn’t keep my attention very long. There wasn’t very much information on the introduction site. I thought the task was very clearly stated. It was direct and to the point. My favorite page on the web quest was the “process” page. It was very helpful and informative. However, I didn’t think it supported different learning styles. I thought the evaluation was fair, and accurately assessed the material on the web quest. I think I would use this web quest in my classroom because it’s informative, but short and to the point. I would have included more pictures in it though.

The Four Seasons 

This web quest was even better than the one before. It’s very bright and catches the eye. The introduction was thorough and it included a nice image. I like how it states, “be creative.” The task was straightforward and easy to understand.  I also thought the process page was easy to follow and informative. Lastly, the evaluation assessed the material fairly and was easy to read and understand. I think I would use this in a science classroom because it allows students to use their creativity.

 Rosetta Stone

This web quest seemed to be unlike the other two web quests. It didn’t explicitly state the introduction, processes or evaluation. After looking at the web quest carefully, you would notice an introductory paragraph, a problem, tasks and a conclusion. I thought it was fairly easy to read, however, it wasn’t set up the same as the other web quests. This web quest never mentioned an age group that it was appropriate for. While the web quest did seem informative, I don’t think I will use this in my classroom because it doesn’t seem age appropriate. 

Review of Algebra 1 

This web quest was my least favorite. While the introduction clearly summarized the idea of the web quest, it was very boring to look at. The task seemed a little demanding. I think if I were an 8^th grader I would be very overwhelmed when looking at the task page. The process page also seemed overwhelming. It tells students to take a quiz over and over until they’ve mastered the material. Finally the evaluation page seems to assess the material in the web quest fairly. I don’t think I would ever use this web quest in the classroom because it would stress and overwhelm both the students and myself.


My first Web Quest