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The brilliance of WebQuest is that it can be the centre of all learning domains. Although this maybe a strong statement, it is possible to implement WebQuest in all learning programs. This supports one of my teaching goals in implementing technology into all educational domains. An example of a teaching program using WebQuest as the core could be History. The teacher will create a WebQuest using the (Internet 4 Classrooms 2007) outline. It will include appropriate websites into which the students will research a certain country’s history. A motivational element included for this topic can have learners having a role play; such as a reporter for a geographical magazine and a certain scenario they can abide by. This not only emphasis their ‘hands on’ skills but also will challenge new levels of thinking, as they must search from a different point of view other than their own. The program will incorporate standards from Victorian Essential Learning Standards in Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT). It will include ICT for visual thinking, creating and communicating (VELS 2008). Visual thinking will consist of students using the internet to assist their thinking process. They will process the information to create a solution, finding the country’s history in their certain role play. Then they will communicate by presenting their understandings to an audience. This teaching program can be run over two to three lessons or over duration of weeks. This depends on the depth and extent into which the teacher has requested the topic to be completed.