A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the internet, optionally supplemented with videoconferencing. It is a learning activity used by educators. During this activity learners read, analyze, and synthesize information using the World Wide Web.
A webquest is useful for the teachers and students because it will help them to to solve a hypothetical problem or address a real-world issue. Simpler web activities designed for students to investigate and collect new knowledge from web-based sources can also be a more engaging and effective replacement for read-the-chapter-and-complete-the-review-questions. Webquests is one of the most fascinating applications for teachers. Student-centered and inquiry-based, a Webquest challenges students to explore the web for information. Rather than simply asking the students to research on a topic in irrelevant sites, the Webquest provides directed learning using a number of sites as sources of information.
Webquest also allows teachers to systematically document a student’s progress and development. In making a Webquest, the teacher should see to it that the various parts are well- organized.