There is an online resource from which all ESL teachers can benefit. "Webquest" is a really good tool to engage our students with internet based projects. I have examined the site. I think it is pretty useful. Instead of assigning your students to boring and dull paperwork homework, you can find various projects which will attract the attention of your students. The tasks are also designed according to the target proficiency levels.
I have picked one Webquest and decided to make comments on it. The link is below.
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=245979
This project is designed for the 6-8 grade level of students. The task is full of appealing visuals which are appropriate for the age of the students. Navigations are good as the students are directed step by step. The instructions are given clearly. However, there are some spelling and grammar mistakes. There are a few words written in a wrong way. In the welcome page, it is written 'plann' instead of 'plan'. In the task page, the auther used 'take in mind' in place of the phrase 'keep in mind'. The auther should have been more careful while preparing this project. Exposure to erronous language might result in irrevocable situations.
The introduction page has a motivational effect on students. It looks attractive to the students who are really interested in that topic. The task is also achievable but it requires a long process of researching. That resourcing could be reduced by omitting some steps from the project. At the end, students could pay more attention to their writing.
When I judge the project in terms of richness of process, it always goes in the same rhythm. Students are expected to do similar research in each step. The author should have prepared a better evaluation page. It is poorly prepared. It does not look professional, at all.
To come to a conclusion, I would give 35 out of 50 to this project. It is not bad but it could be much better.
Here is the screenshot of the webquest I have examined.
