Middle school teachers and instructional designers
Designing a new WebQuest for a history unit on ancient civilizations
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About
The Tasks in the Webquest mind map template categorizes 13 distinct task types used in WebQuest design, a framework born in 1995. It covers Retelling Tasks, Compilation Tasks, Mystery Tasks, Journalistic Tasks, Design Tasks, Creative Product Tasks, Consensus Building Tasks, Persuasion Tasks, Self-Knowledge Tasks, Analytical Tasks, Judgment Tasks, and Scientific Tasks. Each branch defines the task's purpose and application, such as 'Retelling Tasks' requiring summarizing and elaborating skills, or 'Consensus Building Tasks' articulating differing viewpoints. This template serves as a cheat sheet for educators designing inquiry-based online lessons, offering a structured overview of pedagogical strategies. With 37 nodes across one sheet, it provides a comprehensive reference for selecting the appropriate task type to achieve learning goals.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Professional development facilitators and curriculum coordinators
Training new educators on inquiry-based learning task types
High school science teachers and STEM coordinators
Selecting appropriate tasks for a science project requiring data analysis
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore Task Categories
Open the template in Xmind to review the thirteen distinct WebQuest task types organized around the central topic.
Step 2
Review and Customize Task Details
Expand the branches to study specific task descriptions and modify the content to align with your specific curriculum goals.
Step 3
Finalize and Share Your Map
Add your own pedagogical examples to the nodes before exporting the map as an image or PDF for your students.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 13 task types: Definition, Retelling, Compilation, Mystery, Journalistic, Design, Creative Product, Consensus Building, Persuasion, Self-Knowledge, Analytical, Judgment, and Scientific Tasks, each with a brief description.
Use the template to select the appropriate task type for your WebQuest. For example, choose 'Mystery Tasks' to engage students with a puzzle, or 'Consensus Building Tasks' to encourage discussion and compromise.
Yes, you can open the .xmind file in Xmind and customize the task descriptions, add examples, or reorganize branches to fit your specific lesson.
The 'Definition' node explains that the task is the single most important part of a WebQuest, providing a goal and focus for student activities.
Absolutely. Tasks like 'Consensus Building Tasks' and 'Persuasion Tasks' are designed for group work, requiring students to articulate and accommodate differing viewpoints.
Use 'Retelling Tasks' as an interim step to develop background understanding, where students organize information using summarizing and elaborating skills.
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