A Treasure Hunt Model for Inquiry-Based Learning in the Development of aWeb-based Learning Support System

Abstract: one of the main problems of web-based learning is staying motivated at a sufficient level. learning games offering challenges and entertainment may stimulate student motivation for learning and mitigate this problem. web-based learning support systems combined with learning games may efficiently promote learning by encouraging student participation in learning. this study introduces a treasure hunt model, which represents the idea of inquiry-based learning using set theory. we demonstrate this via a prototype of a web-based learning support system called othi, which employs an online treasure hunt game as the learning game. we integrate the sound learning strategies of inquiry-based learning with the web and online game technologies in this system. we expect that our learning support system will motivate students, and furnish an inter- active student-centered learning environment.