webquest

What is WebQuest?

Webquest is quiet unfamiliar. That is why I have no idea what is it all about the first time I hear this word. Although, webquest is a compound noun consisting two words that are very familiar to me: the web and the quest. These two word give me hints to create an idea about this matter. I define these two words in order understand its real meaning.

Web is being defined as a system of internet servers that supports hypertext to access several interface protocol on a single interface.

Quest, on the other hand, is an act or an instance of seeking truth, information or knowledge about something.

Web quest, then, is a process of learning through the help of internet which allows students to gain new knowledge, new information and new content of a certain activity or topic given by the teacher.

According to www.en.wikipedia.org, a WebQuest , is a learning activity used by educators. During this activity learners read, analyze, and synthesize information using the World Wide Web. Webquests were invented by Bernie Dodge and Tom March at San Diego State University in 1995. It is an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the the information that the learners interact with comes from the internet. It facilitates the transformation of the information into a newly constructed, assimilated understanding.

"Webquests use a central question that honestly needs answering. When students are asked to understand, hypothesize or problem-solve an issue that confronts the real world, they face an authentic task, not something that only carries meaning in a school classroom."

The facts stated above are the definition of webquest. It helps me to know what webquest is. But, the questions now are: “How will it help teachers and student in learning?”. “Is it applicable in our country?”

First and for most, webquest develops students cognitive skills. It enhances their thinking skills of the students through its HOTS questions. Students analyzes task in their own effort. It is because individual learning is present in this classroom setting. They learn things in their own pace and it helps them in their learning process. Webquest is very beneficial to all types of learners in the sense that they read, analyze, solve and reflect the task they have. It provides the learners many opportunities to apply their new knowledge through hands-on or other collaborative activities. Its integrated lessons guide the student on how to build knowledge and on how to think critically.

Webquest also helps the teachers to provide activities which are applicable to all learners. The teachers can now facilitate the students learning. Through webquest, teachers exert lesser time and effort because webquest already contains complete instruction that guides the students to fulfill task. It can provide reliable sources that students in which students can refer to if they have some difficulties, doubts and questions.


Webquest is applicable in some part of our country excluding the remote areas. It is because it is necessary to have an internet access before we can implement webquest as a source of learning instruction. Considering the fact that rural areas, or shall I say far-flung areas are not yet connected with the internet. It can be employed, however, in the city. Lucky are the students who are well-oriented of the fast-changing technology. Thus, webquest can meet their needs as students. Webquest can help many Filipino students to become better in the sense that their thinking skills are being developed. They can think at higher level which can help them to become proiductive and competivite not only in local but also in the whole world.