WebQuest - Final

What:
We finished our group created WebQuests.

So What:
We learning to create a WebQuest was a feat in itself. I was a little confused as to what you would really use it for. After many questions and redirection our group had a foundation for our theme: a vacation to Shakespeare's World. After finding our sources and then creating the quest, I found I really liked the concept. It's interactive, it's student centered, and they kind of teach themselves (with appropriate guidance from the quest). I was really satisfied with the product because I felt I would enjoy the activity if I were in 10th grade. I loved the idea that you explained to me that we can't really take our students on these ellaborate vacations to provide text to world connections, but we can guide them through the virtual experience of "seeing" the world.

Now What:
Well, honestly I think I will use this. It provides a simpler lesson format that would allow the students to do all the work themselves... and I have a feeling I will need some less strenous work days. But on the otherside of my selfish agenda, I think students have the opportunity to explore without the complete control of their teacher. Yes, I would create it, and yes, there would be an assessment...but, they will be able to (hopefully) go beyond what I would explain to them by seeing and exploring further.

Movie post: "Do you believe in me?"
I actually saw this video on the "Today Show." While I do think that kid is really amazing and inspiring for millions... I can't help wonder about who is really is. I remember on the "Today Show" they interviewed him and the major reason he does events like this is because he said he like to talk and get attention (don't get me wrong, they're a lot of people in politics for the same reasons!), but I for some reason I just see him as a "show." I do admitt that I am struggling not judging him on the same critera as an adult speaker, and perhaps that is why I tend not to be too fanatical about his speech. However, as he is inspiring for so many, I find his speech very repetative and a little shallow (I know, again my judgement is for more adult speakers, he's a little boy and he probably doesn't think with the same depth as an adult).