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Using WebQuests supports learning in a variety of ways. When a WebQuest is used students are comprehending new knowledge, ideas and experiences actively by ‘hands on’. Firstly inquiry skills are learnt when beginning a WebQuest. (Department of Education & Training Government of W.A 2008) states ‘WebQuest is an inquiry-orientated activity designed to use learners’ time well’. Upon inquiring students thinking levels are supported at several different stages. This includes analysing information, synthesising the information for the specific topic, and evaluating to conclude the task (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 2008). By comprehending these stages students can use this knowledge and skill in many other aspects of education. Incorporated in the stages they will learn skills of acquisition, integration, extending and refining the information provided (Some Thoughts About WebQuests 1997). However a disadvantage of the skills and stages used to inquire information is that they are only learning on one resource, the internet. Skills are not challenged to their full extent as traditional library texts are not integrated in research. Therefore teaching goals of students been challenged are not met as they are limited to the use of one resource. (YouTube 'Why use a WebQuest' 2006) media type="youtube" key="yuZ949Zi0TY&hl=en" height="355" width="425"