Wikis That Work
Practical and Pedagogical Applications of Wikis in the Classroom
Wiki nuts and bolts Some common questions and issues
- Wikipedia: reliability and authenticity of information questioned, however it can be a great resource for students to research and an authentic project that students can contribute to
- Essential features of a wiki: web pages, discussion tabs, history trail, management and control
Wiki as a disruptive technology in education:
(a definition of disruptive technologies: innovations that drastically change the course by which users connect, engage, and relate with the world and transform society)
- WikiHow: The 'How to' manual that anyone can write and edit
- Amopedia: A community for sharing information about the products you like most
Pedagogical uses of wikis in the classroom Essential features of a Wiki-centric classroom
- Collaborative: shared experiences
- Engaging and supports social learning
- Opportunities for publication: teacher and student
- Opportunities for interaction
- Ability to use Web 2.0 tools
- Online learning, 24/7
- Fosters development of information literacy skills
Best practice use of wikis to support curriculum objectives
- ITGS wiki
- Course content development and syllabus outlines and timetable
- Online assignments and projects
- Provides for student-student and student-teacher interaction
- Assessment, presentation
Some other uses for wikis
- Teacher professional collaboration wiki
- Professional Learning Environment / Digital Portfolio
- Other presentation wikis: A selection of best-practice use
- Other best examples
Resources
Collaboration and global communication
Getting started with wikis: pbwiki, wikispaces
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