Letter to principal RE: Web Quests

Mr. Principal,
This letter is in reference to the use of Web Quests in my classroom. At first, I was very apprehensive in even creating one. But after I saw some examples of some Web Quests, and their applications within the classroom, I became a supporter of the use of this technology within my class. Web Quests gives the students a place to be a specific as they want on a certain topic. This can be used in my class because as a U.S. History teacher, I can give my students a topic and or event, and they can run with their ideas in a creation of a Web Quest.
This can be a useful strategy because it gives the child a forum to be as open as possible on their topic. For example, I'm creating a Unit based on the Cold War. In this unit, we will be discussing various events and topics within the Cold War spectrum. Instead of having each student do the same project on one topic, I can give various projects within the same unit. What I mean, I can give different groups different topics within the Cold War and have them each do a different Web Quests. This will give them a chance to concentrate on one topic, give extensive detail on that topic, and show off their creative side as well. At the end, We can show off all of the Web quests to the class, in hopes to create a many overview of the entire Cold War.
My example can be varied in ideas and usages of the tool. The truth is,there are Many ways in which Web Quests can be useful within the classroom. I can go on for days telling you reasons after reasons why this is good for my class. But, I give you the opportunity to go on certain Web Quests and research many of the uses yourself. I want to view the certain detail that can be put into these Web Quests. Also, I want you to look at the positives of the technology.
Like any use of technology, there can be some negative aspects of this. Students view this as a nothing assignment and slack off, just like any other assignment. Students could also be encouraged to cheat. But as the teacher, it is my responsibility to review the progress of each Web Quests; making sure that they are taking the project seriously and doing it in a responsible manner. I urge you to open your mind with the use of Web Quests for me and any other teacher in this school. Thank You. BK