The purpose of the Introduction section of a WebQuest
is two fold: first, it's to orient the learner as to what is coming. Secondly,
it should raise some interest in the learner through a variety of means.
It can do this by making the topic seem...
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relevant to the learner's past experience
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relevant to the learner's future goals
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attractive, visually interesting
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important because of its global implications
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urgent, because of the need for a timely solution
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fun, because the learner will be playing a role or making
something
Examples
Notice how the introduction accomplished its goals in the
following WebQuests:
What do you think the author was trying to do in the introduction
in each case?
Last updated on September 16, 1998 by Bernie
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