4/5/2010

Today in class we talked about webquests. I like the idea of being able to have more options online that are not available in the classroom. There are just some things that we cannot physically explore in the classroom, and I think virtual explanations could be the next best option. However, I do not think that I would use these webquests very often; I believe that it would be better if the students used them as a supplement to what we do in the classroom. I have not used this exact thing in my school experiences, but I have done the same basic things on my own without specific instructions like they give. One problem with it is the children could easily be off-task and use the internet for other things than the project. I do want to implement inquiry-based lessons because when the students honestly have questions and are allowed to investigate the topic on their own with the teacher guiding them, what they learn will be more meaningful to them. I would just rather use hands-on, personal and group exploration than virtual exploration, but I guess that virtual exploration is better than none at all.