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What is a WebQuest? A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web.

What is a WebQuest? A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web.

The International Baccalaureate Program in International Schools and Big6: A Wonderful Partnership by Ellen London Big6 is a natural fit for the kind of rigorous inquiry-based learning that goes on in International Baccalaureate schools. Ellen discusses her knowledge of what works, informed by years observing schools all over the globe. The Big6 in Korea by Won-Ju Kim, Sam Oh and Unji Oh This article recounts the development of a comprehensive Big6 program for the students of South Korea's schools. Take a look at some of the wonderful curriculum materials this team created!

Web 2.0 commentary, social commentary, technical information, technology focus

web-based diagramming software that is pre-loaded with Easy Start Graphic Organizer Templates that make it a breeze to get your students involved in collaborative learning. We have specially designed graphic organizer templates for K-12 Education like Storyboards, Fishbone Diagrams, T Charts, Y Charts, Cycles Diagrams, Venn Diagrams, Story Charts, Writing Graphic Organizers and much more.

Google Maps are now editable, so students can add or move your school, rec center, or favorite park to help other users find the most accurate information. With MyMaps, you and your students can create personalized, annotated, customized maps. Whether you're planning a field trip or documenting a famous traveler's journeys, you can embed photos, videos, and descriptive text to make the content come alive. You can also publish, share, and invite others to collaborate on your project. Learn more. Here are some ideas for using Google Earth in your classroom: * Art History: Search for photos and user-created maps showing famous museums like the Louvre in Paris. * Climatology: Celebrate the 2007-2008 International Polar Year and add your classroom's plans to this global map. * Earth Science: Use this Google Maps Mashup to locate and learn about recent earthquakes around the world. * Environmental Science: See how Google and the United Nations Environment Programme teamed up to use collaborative MyMaps for the International Cleanup Weekend Initiative. * History: Take a virtual tour of the 21 California Missions. * Physics: Learn how one teacher used Google Maps with his 9th grade class to teach speed, velocity and displacement.

An easy way to get digital story telling off the ground

A clearing house for help videos of all sorts. Many of the sessions this year will be supported by this site