Instructor: George Smith

George Smith
George Smith is passionate about helping educators harness the Internet as a positive, engaging, and educationally sound resource in the classroom. He specializes in demonstrating how Web-based learning can motivate students while addressing common concerns from administrators and parents about responsible Internet use. A key area of his expertise is the design and implementation of WebQuests, an innovative approach that transforms online research into purposeful journeys of discovery. George helps educators understand what makes WebQuests effective, how they can support meaningful learning, and how to create activities tailored to specific curriculum goals. By providing students with clearly defined topics, structured resources, and opportunities for independent exploration, WebQuests encourage self-motivation, critical thinking, and active participation. George's approach emphasizes thoughtful technology integration that keeps learning objectives at the center while using the Internet to expand students' curiosity, engagement, and ability to conduct meaningful research.

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Webquests: Implementing Technology Integration
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. The WebQuest model was created in 1995 and has grown in popularity since. This approach to active learning positions the student in the center of the instructional activity and encourages them to use critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving skills.