Blogs and Wikis in Science teaching

Blogs and Wikis in Science Teaching Danny Nicholson Think Bank Ltd http:// www.scittscience.co.uk /wiki

Danny Nicholson Former science teacher Freelance ICT trainer – IWB’s / Web 2.0 PGCE science tutor

Links to all sites mentioned http:// delicious.com/dannynic/scienceblog http:// delicious.com/dannynic/sciencewiki Wiki for todays talk : http:// www.scittscience.co.uk /wiki

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How many people read your last class project? http://www.flickr.com/photos/78011127@N00/2549672390/

Wikis http://www.flickr.com/photos/10121378@N06/3183110112/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/10121378@N06/3183110112/

What is a wiki? Very simple way to create a website Multiple users can edit pages Easy collaboration Embed videos, documents, links, images

No software needed… Visit wiki Save Edit content Edit

…simples http://www.flickr.com/photos/45409431@N00/3673690211/

In a nutshell…. Make an online course booklet Class project – all working on different sections Viewed all over the world http://www.flickr.com/photos/25796513@N08/4025903849/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78011127@N00/2549672390/ Example Wikis

http:// scittscience.co.uk /wiki Scittipedia

http:// www.physdom.com Physdom

http:// dragonphysics.pbworks.com Dragon Physics

http:// sciencealive.wikispaces.com / Science Alive

http://sshsscience9.wikispaces.com/ St Stephen High School

http://district10science.wikispaces.com/ District 10 Science

http://monarchkand1.wikispaces.com Monarch K and 1

Getting a free wiki http:// www.wikispaces.com / http:// pbworks.com / http:// wiki.zoho.com / http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/

Blogging http://www.flickr.com/photos/74225880@N00/183711327

Long definition: A blog (a contraction of the term " Web log ") is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

Simpler: Blog ( noun ) a diary (= regular record of your thoughts, opinions and experiences) that you put on the Internet for other people to read Cambridge Online Dictionary Blog ( noun ) A really easy website. Danny Nicholson

Can update a blog any time, any place, any where. http://www.flickr.com/photos/87793853@N00/2041260277/

http:// gillottssci.blogspot.com / Gillotts School Science Blog Other links Most recent article Archive of older articles Example Older articles in date order

Why Blog? Post resources / links Class publication Newsletter Students writing for an audience Share multimedia Share good work Extension material Support material Online discussion

Miss Bakers Blog Post a question – students can then answer in comments

Miss Bakers Blog Comments are moderated. Only appear when (and if) you let them.

Example blogs http://www.flickr.com/photos/74225880@N00/183711327

http://www.scittscience.co.uk/ Scitt Science Provides after-class support for the PGCE students I teach.

http:// woodchurchscience.edublogs.org / Woodchurch High School Science

http:// www.beechhillscience.org.uk / Beech Hill Science

http:// mrmackenzie.co.uk / Fizzics http://xkcd.com/123/

http:// mrkruse.wordpress.com / 8 th Grade Science

Blog ideas Embed videos and/or pictures to support lessons and lectures Provide science resources for students Provide links to support information Provide pictures related to science concepts for students to view during and after class http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/science_blogs_in_high_and_middle_school_classes

Blog Ideas Students can read information and provide comments on the blog for homework assignments Provide resources for students who need extra help or extension tasks Post interesting happenings in class for parents to view http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/science_blogs_in_high_and_middle_school_classes

Internet Safety Draw up list of rules First names only No personal info No identifying photos Try: http:// www.budtheteacher.com/wiki/index.php?title = Blogging_Rules http://tasteach.edublogs.org/2008/05/21/my-student-bloggers/ http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sharingpractice/b/blogging/introduction.asp

Avatars Don’t use real pics of students as user icons. Cartoon avatars are safer, and more fun! http:// delicious.com/dannynic/avatar

Wordpress – free blog space http://www.wordpress.com

Edublogs – free blogs for teachers http:// edublogs.org /

Also : Check your VLE Your school VLE may have blog and wiki features that you can use. Usually only visible to users – not to whole web More protected area Advert-free

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Reminder: Links to all sites mentioned on the wiki at http:// www.scittscience.co.uk /wiki

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