Introduction

The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of writing Webquests for art history instruction. The activities include an introduction to what a constitutes a Webquest, what a Webquest looks like and which approach to art history is used in each example.

Analyze these webquests in terms of these four approaches:
Integrated approach-combined with another discipline
Thematic approach-designed around a common subject
Polarized approach-examining differences
Sorted approach-classified on style or commonalities

Internet Activities

A Webquest about Webquests

1. What are the different components of a Webquest?
2. How can you judge the effectiveness of a Webquest?
3. What makes a good webquest?

Webquest 101 Putting discovery into the curriculum

1. What are some of Webquest's constraints ?
2. What should you consider before you begin writing a webquest?
3. What specific art content could be addressed in a Webquest?

Uncovering the question/task

1. What higher-order thinking is used in a Webquest?
2. Give an example of a task that uses higher-order thinking?
3. Write three 'good' question examples for an Art History Webquest.

Art history resources

1. How could you use the timeline in a Webquest?

Art encyclopedia

1. List the Kansas Art Museums from this site.

Art History 101 website

1. Which art history approach is used in this site?

Art of the Absurd webquest

1. Which art history approach is used in this site?

Nicaraguan Mural Webquest

1. Which art history approach is used in this site?

Selecting artwork for a museum webquest

1. Which art history approach is used in this site?

China treasure

1. Which art history approach is used in this site?

Conclusion

While exploring this sampler on Writing webquests, I hope you've had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with the idea that Art History isn't just memorizing slides! Take this information and start designing and creating an Art History Webquest for your students.