Based on the pedagogical framework from Dudeney and Hockly (2008), "internet-based projects" are a broad category of task-based learning where the internet is the primary tool for research, communication, and collaboration. It also includes other activities like:

• Collaborative Projects: Students using the web to co-create a product, such as a class blog, a wiki, or a shared digital presentation.

• 'Scavenger Hunts' or 'Treasure Hunts': Simpler research tasks where students must find specific pieces of information from various pre-selected or open websites.

• E-pal (Key-pal) Projects: Students communicating with learners from another class or country via email, forums, or blogs to complete a shared task or exchange cultural information.

The core pedagogical theory is that these projects foster learner autonomy, as students must manage their own inquiry and research. More importantly, they promote authentic communication and critical digital literacy, requiring students to actively find, evaluate, and synthesize real-world information from the web, rather than just passively receiving it from a textbook.

🔴Types of WebQuests:

• Short-Term WebQuests – Focus on knowledge acquisition and comprehension, typically completed in 1–3 class periods.

• Long-Term WebQuests – Involve analysis, synthesis, and evaluation; students construct new knowledge and complete a complex task over a longer period (week or more).

🟣Educational Goals:

• Foster critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Encourage collaboration and teamwork.

• Promote information literacy and responsible use of the internet.

• Support active, student-centered learning.