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Wikis in the Classroom
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About Me
Physics Teacher
Technology Resource Teacher
Keystone Technology Integrator
Doctoral Student in Instructional Technology
ISTE Board of Directors
NETS - S
NETS-T
Another View
Old Ways of Adding Web Content
Hard Coding
HTML
GoLive / Dreamweaver
Word, FrontPage, Pagemill
Inspiration
“Cookie Cutter: Method
SchoolCenter, SchoolWorld, Edline
What is a Wiki?
Server Software
Supports Hyperlinks
Easy to Add Pages
Promotes content composition by non-technical users
Wikis in Plain English
A History on Wiki
Began in 1995
Origin inspired by HyperCard
Types
Wikispaces
Pbwiki / Pbworks
Issues for Teachers
Who is adding content?
Is the information reliable?
Different than a blog
One on one interactions
Different than a forum
Many users but one question focus
Public or Private
Wiki Uses
Present Class ContentShare ideas for projectsPublish student examplesStudent portfoliosLab ReportsMedia PortfolioPodcast directoryClassroom NewsletterAny informational content
Wiki Exampleshttp://etitaxonomy.wikispaces.com
http://etitaxonomy.pbworks.comhttp://rlsciencecurriculum.wikispaces.comhttp://rlphysicsinfo.wikispaces.comhttp://redlionsssci.wikispaces.comhttp://rlsoundlab.wikispaces.comhttp://rltechacademy.wikispaces.com http://rlnewtonslaws.wikispaces.comhttp://rlhersheypark.wikispaces.comhttp://rlinvestigatingscience.wikispaces.com http://rlepstudent1.wikispaces.com
User Created Content
Student author / create their own media
Writing Pad - Wacom, mimio
Camcorders, Cameras, Webcams
Widgets, Snippets, HTML Embedding
Graphic Organizers
Screenshots
External Links
Wiki Setup
Internet Connection
Student Accounts
Email or No Email
Budget
Free for K-12 Wikis
Manage .. Subscriptions .. Request Upgrade
$5 - $10 per month for removal of ads
Time for students
Alternatives
Content Management Systems
Make your own website
Open Source - TWiki
Decisions / Considerations
Collaboration Policy
Can students create their own?
Navigation Menu - Plan Ahead
Getting Started
Begin Simple
Post wiki and use for enrichment
Give in class assignments
Assign single students or groups to post per unit
Post teacher management documents
Podcast Directory
Managing a Wiki
Have changes forwarded to your email
Track recent changes
Add Discussions
Checklist of Wiki SkillsAdd TextAdd ImagesAdd PDF or other filesAdd MP3Hyperlink to one of your pagesHyperlink to an outside webpageEmbed a widgetAdd a TableFind Special CharactersKick a Member outLock a pageMonitor a spaceChange the look and feelNotify others
