About WebQuests

I think that WebQuests are a great idea in the classroom if they teach the students different aspects such as working together, different perspectives, and they learn something from the project.  The WebQuest cannot be something that is pointless like the ice-cream one we looked at in class. I am sure students would love to make their own ice cream, but I am not quite sure what they learn.  It must be educational and teaches the students to apply something and learn from it.  It also has to be pretty realistic with time because teachers only have so much time in a day to cover different subjects.  It should also allow students to be creative, analytical, and take a stance on something.  Also, working in a group assists in the learning of communication, compromise, and collaboration.