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Open Education
Building resources for the open community MSL4206
Vanessa Camilleri
Outline
• Brief Discussions – where are we so far? • Wikis in Education• Time on Task – Creating a Wiki?• Sharing – how to build a community of resources• Time on Task – Starting out a Wiki• Conclusion
A brief discussion
• Take time to reflect – what has this unit been doing for you?
• Post your reflections on your blog – share on Twitter #msl4206
• TIME ON TASK – 20mins• Take time to visit each other’s blogs and post your
thoughts on the blog or twitter• TIME ON TASK – 10 mins
Wikis in Education
What is a Wiki?
• WIKI – derived from the Hawaiian term ‘wiki-wiki’ meaning quick;• A website which encourages users to add
and edit content;• Wikis are online writing spaces;• What is the difference between a blog
and a wiki ?
What are the characteristics?
• A Wiki promotes meaningful topic associations between different pages using hyperlinks;• A Wiki is founded on Web2.0 concepts of
creation and collaboration as participants are actively involved in the online content creation;
Features?
• Easy to use;• Free;• Keeps track of revision history and who
makes the changes;• Can be set to public or private;• Is constantly under construction;• Collaboration is key
The Wiki features
How to use the Wiki?
• Choose a Wiki service;• Sign up;• Create the Wiki by following the step-by-
step instructions;• Use best practice.
Best Practice?
• Set the class culture;• Set up the Wiki rules – make these
explicit;• Assign meaningful authentic experiences;• Provide instructions and allow time for
practice;
Wikis in the Classroom
• Using Wikis in the Classroom; • Tips for Teaching Wikis to Students;
Example uses
1. Create a collaborative dictionary (for languages);
2. Classroom website;
3. Learning journals;
4. Digital class book;• Digital glossary of terms used;• Notes on topics discussed;• Students peer edit information posted.
Example uses
1. E-portfolios of classwork;
2. Debate topics;
3. Collaborative projects;
Wikis in Education
Wikis in Education
• Create;• Collaborate• Communicate;• Manage information
Wiki Examples
Issues & Concerns
• “Open” editing – allows anyone to edit, alter or delete information;• Inappropriate content / vandalism might be
a problem;• Safety concerns re students’ privacy issues;• Accuracy of information
Solutions
• Decide the security levels for your Wiki;• Personal information such as full names
and addresses should not be published;• Wikis should be monitored or moderated
for accuracy or inappropriate content (assign responsibility);• Information that was modified or deleted
can be restored
Introducing Wikis to students
• Parents/students sign an AUP;• Materials should be supplied to parents
explaining what a Wiki is and how it will be used;• Get parental permission;• Conduct at least one lesson on digital
citizenship;• Outline netiquette guidelines
Time on Task
• Choose a Wiki service;• Create a Wiki;• Decide on a topic/subject for the Wiki;• Assign a meaningful authentic activity and
share it on #msl4206
Time on Task
• Take time to go through various online resources;• Share links and sites over Twitter;• Visit each other’s Wikis;• View Subject/Topic and give advice to
peers using MOODLE VLE Discussion forum;