Classroom wikis
- 1. CLASSSROOM WIKIS How to create and facilitate your own
- 2. If you can use a word processor, you can wiki!
- 3. WHAT IS A WIKI? Basically, a web page with an edit button. This video by the folks at Commoncraft explain the theory behind a wiki “ in Plain English”
- 4. BENEFITS OF A WIKI FREE Easy Cross platform Accessible Facilitate collaboration
- 5. SAMPLE CLASSROOM WIKIS Learning Digital Wiki Graduate Level Wiki Mr. Telles Class Wiki Flat Planet – a multi-class project Wiki ideas for teachers British Romanticism
- 6. LET’S GET STARTED! Step 2: Click on “Get Started!” Step 1: Go to pbworks.com
- 7. Step 3: Select “Education user? Start here.”
- 8. Step 4: Select the Basic (FREE) version
- 9. Step 4: Create your account You will receive a confirmation email. Follow the link and get started!
- 10. LETS GET STARTED! Your Task - Create a wiki on pbworks. Please include: Home Page – include a picture and a link to your district/university website About Page – background information on you and the purpose of the wiki 3 Student Pages – a place for each student to publish their work Use at least one plugin from the "More Plugins" section of the Insert menu (in the editing toolbar) Include a Main Menu in your side bar
Editor's Notes
- #5: Easy to set up, use, update and monitor – operates like a word processor (EX: Microsoft Word) Cross platform – works on Macs and PCs Works anywhere there is an internet connection on any device – old and new. Also accessible from work and home for you and your students.