Course Overview

WebQuest teaches students how to navigate the internet responsibly while completing inquiry-based research tasks. Students learn to evaluate online information, determine credibility, and synthesize findings into meaningful projects. This course builds digital literacy, critical thinking, and research skills through structured exploration.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Learn how to locate trustworthy online information and recognize unreliable sources.
• Practice evaluating bias, accuracy, and credibility in digital content.
• Follow guided inquiry steps to research a topic online.
• Organize information using digital tools and present findings clearly.
• Strengthen digital citizenship skills while working online.

Instructional Approach

Students complete teacher-guided WebQuests, analyze digital content, collaborate on research tasks, and create final products such as presentations or reports.

Outcome

By the end of WebQuest, students will:

• Demonstrate effective and responsible online research skills.
• Synthesize information from multiple digital sources.
• Communicate findings using appropriate digital tools and academic conventions.