Think Quest

Think Quest is a protected, online learning platform that enables teachers to integrate learning projects into their classroom curriculum and students to develop 21st century. Skills.
It includes:

ThinkQuest Projects (formerly Think.com): A project environment where teachers and students engage in collaborative learning

      ThinkQuest Competition: A competition space for students to participate in technology      

      ThinkQuest Library: The world's largest online repository of student-developed learning                    

      Projects, visited by millions of web learners each month.

      ThinkQuest Professional Development: A comprehensive training offering for educators      

       The Oracle Education Foundation (OEF) provides Think Quest as a free service to K-12   

       Schools globally. No advertising or spam is allowed

Benefits of Think Quest Projects

Benefits of Think Quest Projects include:

Protected: Schools must go through an application and verification process in order to participate in Think Quest Projects. Member accounts are password-protected, and content is only visible to members. In addition, the Think Quest Projects environment is kept virus-free thanks to a partnership with Symantec Corporation.

Easy to Use: The tools in Think Quest Projects are designed with a technology novice in mind. Teachers can easily create projects within minutes.

Versatile: Members can upload a variety of different file types to Think Quest Projects, including photos, documents, presentations, and audio and video files.

Supports Accountability: All content within Think Quest Projects is attributable to its author (no anonymous content). Students are always identified by first name and last initial, and it's easy to contact any student's school if problems arise.

Teacher-Mediated: Teachers can see all content created by students in Think Quest Projects. In addition, any teacher can "flag" the content of any student if it is deemed inappropriate. Flagging a content item makes it invisible to all students in Think Quest Projects and notifies the offending student and his/her school.

Authentic Global Audience: Participating in Think Quest Projects gives students an authentic global audience, motivating them to do their best work.

Web-based: Members can log in to Think Quest Projects from any computer with internet access. Internet-connected schools do not need to purchase any special software or equipment.

Focused on 21st Century Skills: Life and work in the 21st century demand that students learn how to use technology, clearly communicate their ideas, and interact effectively with people from different cultures. Via their participation in Think Quest Projects, students will hone each of these important skills.

Benefits of the Think Quest Competition

Benefits of the Think Quest Competition include:

Teacher-Mediated: All teams must be coached by a teacher or other adult employed by an eligible school. The Coach is responsible for facilitating the team and ensuring that students' work meets competition standards.

Educational Focus: All entries in the Think Quest Competition must be developed for educational purposes. Competition rules prohibit content that is inappropriate or commercial in nature.

Supports Student Privacy: Competition Rules prohibit teams from publishing students' last names or personal contact details.

Authentic Global Audience: Participating in the Think Quest Competition gives students the opportunity to become published web-authors in the Think Quest Library, visited by millions of learners from around the world each month.

Focused on 21st Century Skills: Life and work in the 21st century demand that students learn how to use technology, clearly communicate their ideas, and interact effectively with people from different cultures. Via their participation in the Think Quest Competition, students will hone each of these important skills

Benefits of the Think Quest Library

Benefits of the Think Quest Library include:

By Students for Students: All of the websites in the Think Quest Library were created by young people from around the world.

Educational Focus: All websites in the Think Quest Library are organized into educational categories, including Books & Literature, History & Government, and Science & Technology. In addition, content that is inappropriate or commercial in nature is prohibited.

Versatile: Teachers and students can use the Think Quest Library for school projects, assignments, or personal research. Many sites include lesson plans, multimedia resources, and educational games and activities.  

21st Century Skills

Our global society has become much more reliant on creative thinking, innovation, and new technology. Employers in the 21st century need employees armed with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to be successful in this society.
The Oracle Education Foundation has identified seven core skills that students need to develop to be successful in the 21st century. By participating in ThinkQuest, students  will develop each of these important skills: