Use of webquest-technology to increase motivation and quality of students’ knowledge in English language lessons

Abstract

The article touches upon the issues of using modern technologies in teaching a foreign language, their main characteristics and directions. Some of the important advantages of a web quest are: the development of teamwork skills, responsibility, independence in making certain decisions. Students of the XXI century are digital natives. Educators should embrace all the opportunities the digital era presents while doing their best to cope with its challenges. Teachers have been trying to keep up with the fastchanging world of informational technology while shaping their students’ minds. They turn to working online, which suits perfectly the XXI century learner. Digital formats allow interactive and motivating activities.