1. From browsing the examples, it looks like a webquest is a way to teach a new concept and/or complete a class assignment on the internet. They include the learning objectives and then give websites that can be used to find the information that will be needed to complete the learning objective.
2. It will be kind of hard to use webquests in early childhood classrooms because the kids probably cannot use computers and read extremely well. It could probably only be used with the older kids (second or third grade) and I would definitely have to use the shorter version of webquests that could be completed in one day. I could use webquests to help further explain concepts to them. There are a ton of ways that this could be done. For little kids using kid-oriented websites with pictures so that they do not get bored with paragraphs of text would be most efficient.
3. The pros of using webquests would be that kids could be more interactive and get to do something different than the everyday classroom learning. In the examples from class, the kids would have been very involved and doing something interesting and fun. The cons would be that maybe some kids are not good with using computers (for younger kids this may not be the best way to teach). If it is not compiled carefully, it could turn into a mindless activity, so teachers need to make sure that the assignment is still a challenge to the children's learning and that they are not just clicking websites and copying answers.
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