Using Webquest to Support Learning with Technology in Higher Education

Hassanien, Ahmed

Abstract

A ‘webquest’ as defined, by Dodge (1995), is an inquiry-oriented activity that helps students to learn through gathering, analysing and evaluating information from teacher-nominated Internet websites.
This paper discusses an introductory webquest aimed at teaching and enhancing student learning through technology. The paper develops a rationale for teaching practices that encompass such a webquest and outlines a step-by-step approach complete with all necessary materials. The webquest also contains a questionnaire aimed at evaluating its value, and the findings reveal that students considered that it significantly enhanced their learning. Suggestions for further development of the webquest are identified.

Citation

Hassanien, A. (2006). Using Webquest to Support Learning with Technology in Higher Education. Journal of hospitality, leisure, sport & tourism education, 5(1), 41-49. https://doi.org/10.3794/johlste.51.96

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2006
• Deposit Date: Mar 31, 2025
• Journal: Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education
• Electronic ISSN: 1473-8376
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 41-49
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3794/johlste.51.96
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/4192655
• Publisher URL: https://internationalprofessor.com/UNMS/webquest/documento.pdf