In Week 6 readings, we were updated on copyright laws. While we value quick access to materials of use in our classrooms, we need to be cognizant of copyright laws so that we are not in violation. Public domain, copyright free or Creative Commons are the safest for classroom teachers. Also, if we do our own compositions, and they were created after January 1, 1978, the copyright "is in effect for the lifetime of the creator plus 70 years. Works made for hire or whose creator is unknown have a copyright of 95 years from the date of publication or 120 years from when they were created, whichever time period is less." (Bauer, 2014; p 161-2)
PBL exposes students to real-world learning activities through answering a series of questions or "meeting a challenge." Questions can be from either the instructor or the student, but must create critical thinking while students are communicating and collaborating. Students are free to approach finding the solution however they choose. Feedback is important so that students do not lose the intensity necessary to conclude the challenge.
Webquest has users identifying resources from the web. Students are posed with a project and guided through the initial task, process, learning outcomes and evaluation. Resource links can be provided or discussed with the instructor so that the project can be completed satisfactorily. Students are enticed to complete the project through prompts through the WebQuest site. Looking forward to getting my students to interact while completing this project.
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