A Quest

Why a webquest is practical teaching tool:

1. A webquest is a great way to have students actively involved in learning.

2. A webquest allows students to practice their technology skills.

3. Teachers can provide students with the oppotunity to design their own webquest. By doing this, students become very familiar with the topic for their webquest.

4. A webquest can promote students critical thinking skills.

5. A webquest can be fun!

Tips for Using a Blog in a Classroom

1. Teachers can create a blog and offer extra credit to students who post comments on the blog.

2. Students can create blog related to the content of class. I.e. if students are studying Utah history thay can create blogs that highlight historical places in the state.

3. Teachers can create a classroom blog that highlights activities the class is participating in. The blog can be accessed by parents and students.

4. Students can create a school blog. The blog would feature a calendar of events, samples of students work, and important things to know about the school. The blog could provide an informal forum for parents, teachers, and

students to communicate.

Teaching and Technology

The pervasive use of technology can be an incredible teaching tool for teachers. There are so many benefits to having access to the internet and its unlimited resources. However, can technology be used too much in a classroom? For example, if a student is always using spell check on assignments and papers is he or she becoming dependent on the technology?