Experiment with more crash-prone solutions later when you have the inclination. An earlier column focused on updating the 3R's in relation to WebQuests. The point was that the Web makes it easier than ever before to create authentic learning tasks that involve students in a rich array of information and perspectives that can link to issues our students find relevant. Before implementing any Web-based activity, we should check whether we're tapping into this potential the Internet affords or simply linking to online versions of traditional resources already found in our classroom and libraries. This is not to say that the traditional is bad, but to suggest that we integrate resources in ways that maximize their contributions.
Encyclopedias become more valuable in heavily Web-using schools.
CD-ROMs and video offer speed that the Web still can't approximate. Books allow us to curl up in a corner to enjoy reading at our own pace. See if the resources you provide encourage a full learning experience. Success A compelling aspect of the Web is that it invites students to become part of a larger learning community. Thus, if we aspire to provide students access to authentic learning, we should consider arranging a context where they can collaborate with others.