Wikis In The Classroom
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The document discusses the benefits of using wikis in the classroom. It explains that wikis allow for collaborative work, as students can work together to compile contributions and edit pages in real-time. Wikis also build learning communities and provide new ways for students and teachers to communicate and share resources. The document outlines several specific wiki platforms that can be used and provides tips for creating and editing wiki pages.
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Wikis In The Classroom
- 1. Using Wikis in the Classroom DTSD C.A.R.A.T.S. Teacher Training Melanie Wiscount [email_address] Wiki wiki on www.flickr.com by user jpdegamboa
- 2. Wikis in Plain English by Common Craft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY
- 3. Why a Wiki? wiki_collaboration2 on www.flickr by user Travelin' Librarian http://www.wikinomics.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/26/wiki-collaboration-leads-to-happiness/
- 4. What is a Wiki? Specially designed Web site that appears as a Web document Easy to view, edit, format, and organize Similar to editing a Word document Require a minimum of training http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
- 5. User Submits a Change? Revision becomes the current version of the wiki Previous version is saved Compare versions Easily restore a previous version to make it the current version http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
- 6. What Do Wikis Do for Students? Allow your students to collaborate Work together & compile contributions Work on them 24/7 Build learning communities http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
- 7. What Do Wikis Do for Teachers? Build learning communities Provide a storage space for curriculum resources and more Build home-school communications Publish web pages (quickly and easily) http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
- 8. Benefits of Using Wiki in the Classroom Facilitates Collaborative Authoring Learning from others . Developing a higher level of critical thinking . Deepening investigative skills . Developing skills for negotiating conflict and facilitating effective teamwork. Building a class community. http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
- 9. Empowers Students to Create Knowledge Reflects Newly-emerging Teacher-Student Paradigm Prepares Students for the Post-University World Encourages Creativity Benefits of Using Wiki in the Classroom http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
- 10. What Makes a Good Wiki? User-focused Substantive content - What is the Body of Knowledge for the site? How is the knowledge organized (relative to the user?) Appropriate use of color/font/grapic "look and feel“; consistent look and feel Navigation Accessing the content in a " Natural way"
- 11. PBWIki
- 12. Wiki on Moodle
- 13. Wikispaces for Teachers Create an account Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Free!
- 14. Wikispaces for Teachers Create an account Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Ad -Free!
- 15. Wikispaces Interface Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Navigation Bar Page Name Edit this Page Discussion History Page Content
- 16. To Edit a Wiki Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Join a Space
- 17. To Edit a Wiki Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Edit this page
- 18. To Edit a Wiki Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Editing Toolbar
- 19. Editing Functions Bold, Italic, Underline Color & Style Text size Bullet or Numbered List Horizontal line Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie
- 20. Editing Additions Hyperlink Images and Files Widget - applets that give access to information a software component that runs in the context of another program Table Special Symbol HTML Code Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie
- 21. Add Pages to Wiki Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Edit Navigation
- 22. Add Tags and Edit Notes Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Add Tags or Edit Notes
- 23. Collaboration ONLY ONE PERSON can edit at a time. Alternative - Create content in word processor first and cut and paste your work and save right away Use the discussion tab to communicate with a group Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie
- 24. Discussion Tab Use the discussion tab to communicate with a group Sign in Add your ideas or comments Has an email look/feel Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie
- 25. My Mail Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Check Mail
- 26. My Profile Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Profile
- 27. My Profile Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Account Settings
- 28. Track Edits Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Edits/Changes
- 29. Manage Space Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Manage Space
- 30. Let’s Begin to Create Wikis for Your Classroom Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Muelle Histórico | Salto [1] 2 On www.flickr.com by user RasDragon Let’ Jump In and Begin…
- 31. My School Wiki My School Wiki students on www.flickr.com by user meyshanworld
- 32. “ The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Alvin Toffler American Writer & Futurist; former editor of Fortune Magazine “ World is in my hand” - Photo from flickr.com ~by simply fred http://www.quotationspage.com/search.php3?homesearch=21st+century&startsearch=Search Make a Difference