Webquest

I have begun to develop a web quest for the first time. I like the idea of sending students to the Internet and hope they will be able to use it properly and learn something outside of the classroom. I also think it can be an effective tool because not only are they going to hopefully pick up something about the content assigned, but may also learn some things about the Internet as well. The biggest problem I have encountered up to this point is the ability to decide exactly what students will do. I have learned very quickly that not everything can be converted into a web quest assignment. Through some trial error it has become apparent that developing a proper web quest will have to include more then just producing an essay at the end. As a result, I think the web quest will force teachers to begin thinking outside the box (I have at least) and force educators to begin applying some non-traditional methods of instruction, which can be more effective to learning.