WELCOME TO BRAVO WIKI PATROL

Lynette Johnson, Bud Donnell, Dennis Peirce, Kimberly Mann, & Juliet Barman

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After navigating the materials provided, you should be able to:

Understand how a wiki can be more effective than email

Know some of the popular uses for a wiki

Understand how teachers and students can use a wiki to collaborate

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To get started, click on the Video link and watch the video.

Wiki Video To access the video on our Wiki click

on the video link located in the navigation panel on left hand side of the Wiki.

Simply click play and watch the short video entitled “Wikis in Plain English” (LeeFever, & LeeFever, 2007)

Once you have finished this presentation, go to the discussion page and answer the video questions.

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After watching the video, take a look at the concept map.

Think about what you might add to the concept map. Once you’ve finished this presentation, post your thoughts on the discussion board.

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After viewing the video and concept map, click on the Discussion link.

Be sure not to click on the Discussion links at the top. These links allow each page to have its own discussion.

Don't get confused by this discussion tab...we're not using it this time!

When you are ready to begin, click on “Discussion” here

You are here! Check out our Wikispaces PowerPoint and Questions next...

After you have checked out the PowerPoint, visit the other Discussions and you will be a Wikispaces pro in no time!

WIKISPACES DISCUSSION WikiSpaces for Teachers

Please Read the Following & Answer the Questions Wikis are used to create Public and

Private collaborative communities. WikiSpaces is an online tool that

allows teachers and students to collaboratively work online contributing to learning projects.

Wikis allow teachers the ability to easily communicate with parents about student progress.

Compare the Use of Wikis

Wiki uses for Students

Wiki Uses for Teachers

o Work together on collaborative projects.

o Share study guides and other resources and information.

o Receive homework assignments.

o Submit questions to the teacher.

o Use as an online graffiti space for personal expression.

o Monitor and interact with students while they work.

o Post assignments. o Create lists of online

resources with active links. o Create study sheets. o Collaborate with teachers

and students from anywhere in the world.

o Create FAQ (frequently asked questions) pages. Communicate with parents.

http://online-student-resources.suite101.com/article.cfm/wikispaces_for_teachers

WikiSpaces Cont.

Promotes communication Encourages participation from students When creating a Wiki page it includes an Edit and

Save for communication and changes to be made by Teachers or Students with permissions to the Wiki.

The permission settings are Private, Public & Protected

Wikis keep the learning process interesting and fun.

Wikis are great for group projects and asynchronous learning environments.

Discussion QUESTIONS…

1. True or False: Wikis are used to create private and public collaborative community knowledge bases.

2. True or False: Wikis allow students to easily communicate with other students.

3. Students and Teachers can access ______________ on wikis.

4. What is another way for students to use the Wiki?

Cont. Discussion Questions5. A Wiki is a webpage with an ___________.6. Post assignments from ____________ and

____________.7. Wikis have different permission settings.

Name the 3 P’s____________,__________, &_______________.

8. When finished editing click the __________button.

Answers:

1. True 4. Personal Expression 7. Public, Private, Protected2. False 5. Edit Button 8. save button3. Assignments 6. students, teachers

Did you answer all the questions correctly? Way to GO!

Now Try a Wiki for yourself…You’ll be amazed!

http://www.wikispaces.com

McGrath, S. (2009). How To Use Wikispaces For Teacher. Suite101.com. http://online-student-resources.suite101.com/article.cfm/wikispaces_for_teachers

References:

THE BRAVO WIKI PATROLINST 5220 – BRAVO GROUPUNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MO

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