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Wikis Wikis
For the Technology ClassroomFor the Technology Classroom
Objectives
Define wikis and connect them to 21st century learning skills.
Identify ways wiki can be used in the technology classroom.
Identify resources and create a basic classroom wiki
Link the wikis together to start forming a CHS Tech. Ed. Network.
What is a Wiki?
In your own words describe a wiki. What are some advantages that a wiki can
give a teacher in the classroom?
What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website that uses wiki software, allowing the easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked Web pages.
Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites, to power community websites, and for note taking.
The collaborative encyclopedia Wikipedia is one of the best-known wikis.
How can Wikis help improve 21st century skills? Learning and Innovation Skills
Communication and Collaboration Life and Career Skills
Social and Cross-cultural Skills Information, Media and Technology Skills
ICT (Information, communication & technology) Literacy
So how can we use wikis?
How can it be used to improve the curriculum in the technology classroom?
Can wikis help with differentiating instruction? How?
What would it look like? (your vision)
Before we get started: Where to go
There are many free wiki sites. Two of the biggest sites are: PBWorks (formally PBWiki) Wikispaces
Both have advantages and disadvantages and I am currently leaning toward wiki spaces but if you already have a wiki somewhere else feel free to use it.
Before we get started: Resources
Here is a great tool to help you create a wiki on wikispaces. http://powerboostnecc09.wikispaces.com/
This Wiki has links to some examples and resources. http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/
Time to Build
In the next 30 min. use the information we have gathered and create a Wiki site for your classroom. This should be one site that all your classes can go
and share information. You can use either PBWorks or Wikispaces to create
your space. If you already have a space, start planning how you
are going to organize it for the coming school year. Explore the features of the wiki
e.g. embed a teacher tube video
Lets get connected
Now that you have a basic wiki, I want link it to the Chesapeake Technology site.
Check your email; I have invited you to join the wiki.
You will have administrative rights and will need to create a link between this wiki and your own.
Lets get connected
Click on the edit tab
Lets get connected
Highlight your name and click the insert link button
Lets get connected
When linking to another PBWorks site select URL from the Link Type dropdown menu.
Type the URL of your page and click save.
Lets check our progress
Now we will look at our wikis together http://chstechnologyed.pbworks.com/
What do we like or dislike about working in the wiki environment?
Next Steps
Earlier I asked you to think of your vision of your classroom wiki. Now we need to start building on that vision.
How will you use the wiki to differentiate and enhance your instruction?
What else do we need (professional development) to successfully use wikis in the classroom and fulfill your vision?
Review
Today we: Defined wikis and connected them to 21st
century learning skills. Identify ways wiki can be used in the
technology classroom. Identify resources and create a basic
classroom wiki Link the wikis together to start forming a CHS
Tech. Ed. Network.
Questions
Were we successful today?
References
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki http://powerboostnecc09.wikispaces.com/ http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/ http://www.pbworks.com http://www.wikispaces.com
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