10 Best Reasons to Have Webquests in the Classroom

1. Motivation- Students are more motivated to work on webquests because they are a different instructional method. The student is put in charge of their learning by having to find the information.
2. Collaboration- If a student is unable to find an answer they can work with a partner to find the answer.
3. Higher-Level Thinking- The questions require students to think about the question and create a suitable answer. Webquests are not about finding the answer and spitting it back out.
4. Technology- Students are able to use a computer and find the answers on the provided websites.
5. Resources- Students are able to see multiple resources for a particular topic.
6. Research- Students have to find the answer instead of having the teacher tell them what the correct answer is.
7. In-Depth- Students are able to learn more in-depth about a particular subject, within the limits the teacher has set.
8. Constructivist Approach- Allows students to work more hands-on on an assignement. 
9. Explore Issues- Students are able to learn new things on their own and they are able to read websites that are devoted  to the topic.
10. Facilitator- The teacher becomes the facilitator helping students when they get lost on the Webquest. The teacher can guide the students to the answer if they are struggling with the assignment.