An inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by students is online. It provides students with tasks to help them learn new concepts or subject matter. For example, one web quest asks students to research important computer achievements of the past and create a presentation outlining key developments. Another example asks students to research the growth of technology over 50 years to create a time capsule for the year 2108, including a prophecy about the future of technology. Students are directed to specific search engines and online resources to complete their research and writing assignments.