Here is my example of a poorly made Webquest: http://questgarden.com/124/40/3/110414172626/
In my opinion it is poor due to the nature of how it is presented. It is hard to see the links due to the color pattern, and some are ill effective. I struggled to find a poor Webquest, and although this was created for 5th graders I believe it could have been done better. I like the "create a persuasive letter" idea, but I believe it may be a little too challenging for the students to complete at that age.
I definitely agree with you that this webquest has very poor color choices. The links are not even readable and the background colors make you feel sick. The task is good and so are the photos, but as for the links, there is a lot of reading involved, which may bore students. The teacher page is not the best either, but at least they mention the standards that the webquest meets.
ReplyDeleteI thought the webquest wasn't too bad. I think it can be accomplished if 2-3 days are spent on it. The color scheme was the worst part because your couldn't see the links unless you moved the mouse over them. The author even included a link to help give students hints on how to write a persuasive letter. The questions the students have to answer while viewing the links will also help the students write their letter. The webquest is appropriately challenging.
ReplyDeleteFor fifth graders I thought it was an appropriate webquest. I agree that the color choices are quite poor. The links aren't legible and Alanna is right about the sick feeling the green and orange generate. I feel the task would keep the students interest and agree with Carly that a few days would be suitable to complete this.
ReplyDeleteThe content is acceptable, but the presentation is pretty bad. Appearances DO matter, especially with webquests, and also if you want to have your students engages and excited for the task. Even more so when you want them to be able to find the links themselves, and not leave it to a seek and find activity!!
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