“WHAT IS A WEBQUEST?” AND “THOUGHTS ABOUT WEBQUESTS” Webquests can be a valuable tool for teachers and students. It’s important to include all of the essential elements in order to create a truly valuable learning experience. I use webquests in my classroom for monthly theme units. In the past, I have tried to use webquests created by others, but I find that elements are missing or that some steps are not pertinent to the objectives I’m teaching. Now I just outline the objectives and create a webquest to match.

“CONSTRUCTIVISM, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE OF CLASSROOM LEARNING” Today’s students are interacting with technology and media from birth. It is important that educators realize that new generations of students will learn in different ways. The traditional classroom is a stifling environment for children in the information age. By incorporating the media and technology students are familiar with into the curriculum, teachers can make education seem relevant and maybe even enjoyable.