Webquest

1. The concept of a Webquest is one that is relevant for both students and educators.....

 I would agree with that statement. I think as an educator we should be involved and excited of the content we teach. If we don't like what we teach, how is our students going to enjoy it? I love to be creative and really think out of the box. I try different approaches before I find one that fits. I love the fact I went to school to become a teacher. I want that passion to be reflected in all that I do. Even this new webquest idea that is not something I am used to. Webquest can be the most exciting day trip in the classroom for students. If you call it adventure or journey, the students will be more interested. You can't say, "today we are going on the computer and find websites." Just saying that makes me want to roll my eyes. Students want excitement not mundane learning. I believe in being creative and innovating. I try to find stuff to use with lessons. You know the text-to-world, text-to-self, text-to-text we have learned in undergrad, use what you can to have students relate to the material. Webquest should be the same exact way. I want students to remember me when they leave my classroom. I want to know I touched one students mind and to question their world they live in. My motto in teaching: do what you love, love what you do. Always shine the brightness it doesn't matter if others don't notice. Students will notice and be happy you took the time. Like the students I can only do my best and keep working at it. My webquest: Ancient Sumer, my students have to look at the sites I give them and then make a scribe using clay and sticks. Then they have to watch floods from the past and present. Do a compare and contrast sheet and then give a presentation at the end of the webquest. I tried to include different avenues to explore.