There is a growing number of teachers who are learning that the World Wide Web is ideally suited to support students' project-based learning activities, specifically telecollaborative activities. It's a great presentation medium, has multiple communication tools for collaboration and unlimited resources for research. The unique features of the Web combined with the traditional and effective teaching strategy, project- based learning, creates a powerful learning environment.
Students truly become researchers on a quest for knowledge.
Our experiences together have taught me that students have no limitations if given the opportunity to explore. Colleen Hoffman, Language Arts Teacher, Coral Springs Middle School,Florida, participating teacher in MayaQuest'96. Rather than focusing students completely inwardtoward the computer, this technology provided the opportunity to look outward, into their own backyard as well as the world beyond. Students were able to gather and analyze data, then compare it in a global setting. Susan Hoffman, Crested Butte Elementary School Crested Butte, Colorado, participating teacher in Journey North.