I think that WebQuests are a good way for students to take charge of their own learning. Students will be excited to figure out the WebQuest. They are also a great way to differentiate for different students. Giving students a WebQuest to work on at home allows each student to go at their own pace. A teacher could also give different WebQuests to students depending on their skill level. That way all students are learning about the same thing, but on an appropriate skill level.
An article I found pointed out a benefit of using WebQuests that I hadn't thought about. In CITE Journal it says, "Simply put, teachers often lack the time to integrate technology effectively. Using technology to foster innovative teaching and learning, or Type II technology applications, should be a priority for all educators." Having students do this as part of their homework can free up teaching time so that the teacher can go into more detail on the subject, or move on to something else. Using WebQuests also helps students become comfortable doing school work on the computer and I think, especially in the lower grades, that is an important skills for students to master.
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