How do WebQuests Serve to Meet Constructivist Needs?
The intent for WebQuests is for students of all ages. Engagement of high order thinking skills is a necessity for any type of student. WebQuests help more mature students prepare for what is to be expected of them in their future. Peterson, Caverly, and MacDonald (2003) categorize WebQuests into four different topics. The first category uses WebQuests to introduce a new course or to investigate career options. By using WebQuests to this degree, learners are able to explore websites in search of real-world applications. The second category uses WebQuests as an inquiry tool. Through WebQuests, learners develop skills in how to “ask good questions about phenomena” (p. 38). The third category uses WebQuests in a problem based learning environment (PBL). A WebQuest could be set up in the format that has students investigate problems that are relevant to their lives. A PBL type WebQuest should allow for students to discuss their prior knowledge with their classmates in order to generate a hy
