Do your lectures cause your students to zone out into their own little worlds?

Do they refuse to read their assignments?

Do they chat with the friends while you're trying to teach?

Welcome to the Net Generation! These students were born about the time the PC became a household word. They've grown up with video games, cell phones, and the Internet. They are multi-taskers. It's not unusual for today's teens to do homework, instant message their friends, check the weather on the Internet, eat a snack, and watch TV--all at the same time! They move quickly from one task to the next.

Today's students thrive on social interaction and are always connected--by cell phones, email, or instant messaging. They often prefer to work in teams or in groups. They prefer to learn by doing, and they respond more readily to images than to written words.

So what's a teacher to do?

Use technology to hook 'em! Beat these "Net Geners" at their own game. Through this webquest, you will investigate some ways to use technology in your classroom to get your point across. Start with your curricular goals and the PA Standards, provide the structure and tools, and let your students discover the world!

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