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The Web Quest I created for the instructional technology course was the first time I had created an assignment that students could access online. There are many great benefits to posting interactive assignments on a website that includes:

• Easy accessibility for students, even at home;
• Parents have access to their child’s assignments to help keep them on track;
• Students learn about how to use technology in a positive way;
• Using Web Quests for assignments is a great way to go green.

My 13-year old son has had Web Quest assignments that he has accessed at home. I do like the way the Internet resources are already linked so he does not have to surf the Internet. The assignments are usually quick and concise. He likes using the computer to complete the assignment and I like the fact that he can’t accidently leave an assignment at school.

Web Quests are a great way for students to use technology in a positive way. Many times we try to keep our children away from technology because it is the great unknown for many parents. The Internet can be a dangerous place for children if they are not aware of how to represent themselves online. Using technology in the classroom in these regards is constructive way for students to learn about how to appropriately use technology.

Web Quest assignments are a great resource for going green! Teachers don’t have to use so much paper printing out assignments and students don’t have to worry about making sure their paper assignments make it home. Let’s face it -- all paper assignments end up in the garbage at some point. Using this dual approach also assists in a school’s effort to go green.