Teachers’ Views on Using the Internet As a Learning Tool

AbstractThe issue of importing the Internet based information sources into the educational process is a controversial one. The Internet is generally regarded by teachers as a socialization space more than a valuable learning environment. Moreover the information sources posted on the Internet are sometimes questionable as quality and thus hardly usable for educational purposes. Nevertheless, the electronic space is intrinsic to the youngsters’ daily life. Despite its shortcomings, it includes sources of information that are easily accessible and diverse in form and authoring. The issue is then about the educational principles and frameworks that allow the teacher to use Internet in education in a controlled and effective manner. The present paper researches the views of secondary school teachers regarding the school effectiveness of the WebQuest technique as a pedagogical frame for active web based learning