Monday, March 16, 2009

WebQuest

For your WebQuest (due 3/30), use Questgarden. It is easy to set up and use. Email any questions about the WebQuest assignment this week. We will not have time to work on them in class next week.

What is a WebQuest?






http://questgarden.com/78/29/7/090316135019/

http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/webquests/index_sub2.html

Monday, March 2, 2009

Using Video in the Classroom

Based on your experience, class discussion, and reading from selected websites, tell why video can be an effective way to increase student learning. What are drawbacks to using videos? What are some ways that people use videos and movies ineffectively? What are pros and cons of student-made/teacher-made movies? Please post a response by 11:59 PM 3/15/09.