marissa and pamela medu 764 september 19, 2011. a wiki is a web site that lets any visitor become a...
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Wikispaces
Marissa and Pamela
MEDU 764September 19, 2011
What is a Wikispace?
A wiki is a web site that lets any visitor become a participant: you can create or edit the actual site contents without any special technical knowledge or tools.
You will need a computer with an Internet connection.
A wiki is continuously “under revision.” Teacher is in control of everything!
One famous example is Wiki-pedia, an online encyclopedia with no “authors” but millions of contributors and editors.
The word "wiki" comes from Hawaiian language, meaning “fast or quick”.
Retrieved September 14, 2011 from http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/wiki/
Facts About a Wikispace
PROS Limitless wikis! 3 different levels of
privacy to protect your students’
It’s free and easy to use Posting on a wiki page is
simple and effortless Offers themes and fonts
to design and personalize your wiki
Every revision is tracked Number and email for
feedback and assistance with any problems
CONS Slows computer down at
times Cannot access most files
offline Students and staff are
not familiar with it Protected Privacy is $5
per month (unless k-12 education)
Difficulty removing unwanted editing
File limit is 10MB (unless embedded)
Wikispace for Teachers
Share worksheets, projects, syllabus, homework assignments and activities on your wiki page
Embed videos, images, or documents on your page
Post blogs about a certain lesson or class discussion you previously had in class
Use for substitutes instead of lengthy lesson plans
Wiki in the classroom
Projects and presentations easy to upload vs. a timely routine of logging in, thumb drives, etc.
Improves class management Enhances student motivation and
subject interest No passwords for students Wiki video
Wikispace for Other Uses
Personal Reasons/Personal Interests Class Reunions Librarians Organizations or Clubs Athletics and Coaching International Communications Businesses Can you think of any other uses?
What people say about Wikis:
"I have used countless technological tools -- but I have never found a tool so useful in the educational process.“
-Vicki Davis, Westwood Schools
"Wikispaces has been great so far. It is an amazing thing to learn through community building activities in an online environment that encourages the free exchange of ideas and emphasizes high level, clear communication and critical thinking.“
-David Conlay, Estancia High School
"There is just nothing out there that is so simple to use! [...] It's definitely the best wiki-hosting solution that we've come across, both for its simplicity and its style!“-Leigh Blackall, Blended Learning
Retrieved September 14, 2011 from http://www.wikispaces.com
Wiki in the classroom
Wiki Can Be used for all Subjects. All educators can:
▪ Create Study Guides ▪ Display Book Lists, Author Reviews,
Vocabulary Lists▪ Post Daily Lesson Plans and Assignments for
students who are absent or struggling with a concept.▪ Create/Post additional homework
assignments or essay questions.▪ Display Student examples, works, and other
helpful visual aides such as rubrics and additional readings
Differentiated Instruction
Collaborative Learning/Group Work/Debates
Extra Assignment for Both Struggling Learners and Advanced
Inquiry Based Discussions can take place outside the classroom
Take a tour…
Examples of wikis: College Course Wiki School Wiki Class Wiki Business Wiki School Prom Wiki
Before you set your own wikispace up for your classes, pay attention to this short instructional tour
How to set up a Wiki Space It’s Fast and Easy
Cheap and Protected by Privacy Laws
Go to: http://www.wikispaces.com
Refer to handout
Contact Information for additional help
Wikispace Phone: (866) WIKI-
WIKI
Email: [email protected]
Marissa Phone: (724) 840-
0904 Email:
Paula Phone: (412) 600-
8815 Email:
References
Brian Swartzlander, Classrooms for the Future Coach and Kiski Area Social Studies Teacher, Sept. 2011
“How to Build an Educational Wiki” www.youtube.com,Web.12Sept. 2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q90qzQnfsI&feature=related
“How to Create a Wiki Page.” www.wikispaces.com, http://www.wikispaces.com/content/wiki-tour. www.wikispaces.com, Web. 11 Sept. 2011
“Using Wikis in the classroom.” www.youtube.com,Web.11 Sept. 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pR5yogCmkA&feature=related