The first step in creating an effective WebQuest is asking yourself what you want the learners to learn. This should be the first step in any effective lesson, whether ICT integrated or not.

A WebQuest should always aim to reach for the higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Any type of lesson outcome should be aimed at reaching a greater understanding of the topic. Do not select too many topics, but rather build an in-depth understanding of a single topic.

The Task at the end of the Quest is critical as this is used to measure if the learning outcomes were achieved. The Task also acts as an indicator to the learners of the intended goals of the lesson.

For more information regarding Lesson Outcomes and Bloom's Taxonomy, refer to: https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-taxonomy/

It is important to spend enough time to find/create the content you need. There are endless resources available on the internet, but you cannot always trust the quality of the content.

Diversified content helps for a more effective learning experience. A Quest has many elements to it, so learners shouldn't only engage one resource to source knowledge. True learning takes place when learners compare and evaluate different sources and start creating their own understanding and knowledge.

An effective way to ensure learners create their own knowledge is to group them and have them reference different sources. They can then discuss and compare what they've discovered. They could still complete individual assessments or alternatively complete group assessments.

Part of the content sourcing/creating process is constructing the task to be completed. A Task ensures that learners have a clear understanding of the resources that they engaged with. A simple example of a Task would be creating a Quiz to be completed at the end of the Quest. Tasks could be anything that showcases their learning, for example e-Content creation, group presentations, essays, videos etc.

Some useful web-based apps for creating assessment tasks: Quizziz, Quizlet, Formative.

The more digital tools you know, the better you will become at sourcing/creating the content and the tasks that you want. Remember, anything where you can create a URL or copy a URL, can be used a resource.

The most important element of creating such a task is to ensure learners are able to access it without any hassle.

When you have finished with your Wakelet, ensure that it is not set to Private and then Share your Wakelet. When sharing a Wakelet, it automatically creates a URL and a QR Code.

To distribute either the URL or the QR code depends entirely on the school's context.

• A Google School can automatically share to a Google Classroom. (the same applies for Microsoft Schools)

• For Tablets you could display the QR code on a screen and have the learners scan it. (same applies for cellphones)

• If the school has a PC Lab, you could generate a shortened URL with bit.ly to make sure it's easier to enter.

Another option is that learners create Wakelet accounts and follow their Teachers. Any public Wakelet from the teacher will then automatically appear on the learner's own Wakelet.

If learners create Wakelet accounts and then access a Wakelet WebQuest, they will have access to the Immersive Reader function for all Websites.