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Conclusion
The purpose of this webquest is to give teacher an idea of the process that should go into planning for technology integration in instruction.
Often the first step on the road to technology integration is to show teachers how technology can enhance what they are already doing as this webquest does. But technology use also goes hand in hand with a change in pedagogy. That link cannot be ignored. The teacher who lectures every day may see how a PowerPoint can aid in his particular strategy, but he must also be urged to create a more active, student-centered classroom. Technology offers a wider variety of strategies and support for student learning in these environments with models such as webquests and telecollaborative projects.
Listed below are just a few resources on the web that offer ideas and examples for how technology can support learning goals.
Case Study: Where Student Learning Is the Goal and Technology Is the Means
The Active Learning Practice for Schools is dedicated to improving instructional practice. It takes a constructivist approach and uses several different frameworks to help teachers organize curriculum in more student-centered, project-based ways. Their interactive curriculum development tool is excellent and would make a great professional development activity.
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