” The role of WebQuests in learning a foreign/second language?”

What is Webquest?

Instead of explaining what is the Webquest, just by watching this video we can know all about it.

Who is better than Bernie Dodge of San Diego State University who is usually identified as the originator of the concept of the Webquest to tell us what is the Webquest and how it started.

 Obviously, the first advantage of webquest in FL class rooms is motivating the learner who will feel bored and not excited to do the tasks if it was done the ordinary way. Second, with Webquest learners are truly engaged in the teaching and learning process. Another thing is that Webquest give the student’s opportunity to think and enhance critical thinking and also allows them to engage in higher level thinking. In Webquest students have to think harder and they have to explore using the information and resources provided by the teacher. Doing fun and interesting things on different websites is another feature of Webquest. Creativity and innovation is something you will definitely see and touch in students who are doing Webquest. Another important point is, when learning with the web you are learning real things about real life and you are interacting with the whole world (global awareness). It also involves self-direction as well as helping other to solve problems. Finally, with webquest learners (especially FLL) cooperative and collaborative learning is strongly present. In order to finish tasks and requirements students will have to speak, listen, and write to others. And they will have the chance of knowing, and benefit from each other.