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Wikispaces Working Wonders
Dawn CortezMiddle School Language Arts EducatorBlessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolSan Antonio, Texas
Absract
Comprehension
Student technological skills
Additional academic needs met for special needs
Students online access to classroom books
Improve grades
Organization of student deadlines and assignments
Alternative forms of assessment
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Technology utilized as an online personalized classroom space for core subject material can allow for and increase:
•What is a "wiki"?A wiki is a space on the Web where work and ideas, pictures and links, videos and media — and anything else you can think of can be shared with a specific audience in mind. This space allows anyone and everyone to be able to create content online by using easily understandable tools that in turn afford opportunities for "collaborative construction".
i.e.Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia created by users from around the globe.
INTRODUCTION
1. Students use cel phones to text and use other applications in order to maintain communication .
2. Students are using tablets with specific applications.
3. Most students are equipped with computers at home. If not, their use of technology allows them the skills needed to operate those computers available in school.
Students TodayText Me, Tweet Me, Teach Me with Technology
Cel phones
ComputersTablets
Taking Ownership
Student Centered Learning
LEARN IT Allowing students to take ownership of their learning and using existing or prior knowledge, affords them the power to learn.
CREATE IT
OWN IT
USE IT
Educational SettingWIKISPACES USES
Teachers and StudentsSchools and DistrictsUniversities
WHO
In a classroom setting Wikis are easy to maintain and use for both teachers and students
WHY
3 From Student Portfolios to Distance Learning
HOW
EXAMPLES:
Student Portfolios : advantage
Project-Based Learning
Student Assignments
Curriculum Planning and Professional Development : advantage
Distance Learning
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Educational Value: By allowing users to contribute at a time place appropriate for them, Wikis then provide asynchronous communication which in turn allows for group social interaction and collaboration. When students are immersed in the building of their own knowledge, learning then becomes more valuable and effective.
Benefits to LearningTechnology and Wikis
• Blended Learning• Continuum: online to face-
to-face• Flipped/Rotation Classroom
• Distance Learning i.e.
Blackboard• Learning groups• Support broadcasting of
information• Enable group interaction
• Differentiation• Accomodating to meet
needs for both the GT student and the student with special needs
FOR THE CLASSROOM
Special Needs:• A more balanced classroom• An increase in student motivation
for learning• Personalized lessons to meet
student needs
Gifted and Talented:• Self-directed learning• Allows the student to learn more
and go beyond• Gives the challenge needed to keep
them engaged• Bridges the socioeconomic gap
FOR THE STUDENTS
Research based articles by Matthew Jenkin, Jennifer Job, Kris Zorigian, and Sylvia S. Martin
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Foundation
In order for blended learning to work in the classroom, the focus must be centered around technology.
Flipped – Take the classroom home and bring homework to the classroom.• Reduces late work• Allows for more discussion time over material covered• Creates more individualized time
Rotation – Interval time limits between face to face, independent, and technology time in the classroom.• All the same benefits of a flipped classroom. Most or
all of the work is completed under direction of the teacher in the classroom with regular assigned homework and in class activities.
Blended LearningHow it works
Blended Learning
Technology
Flipped
Rotation
• Welcome Wiki Page
My WikispaceHow I Have Used Wikispaces in the Classroom
Access to the textbook online allows students to be able to complete homework activities and also use audio features to assist with reading. This ability also lends to the flipped classroom environment.
Access to worksheets for additional assistance with comprehension as well as homework assignment completion or collaborative group activities.
Access to literature and materials to be used in conjunction with novel studies. Links within the site provide access to classical literature in various formats allowing for alternative reading styles enabling higher achievements in classroom goals as well as options for additional reading assistance.
Literature and TextbookREADING
TEXTBOOK
ENRICHED
and
EXTRAS
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Tools for Practicing Writers
Writing
T Specific writing prompts:
• Middle school 6th – 8th
• Expository
• Narrative
• Persuasive
• Bibliographical
CHECK IT OUT!
JOURNALSRESEARCH
Poetry and Literary Devices:
• Templates
• Charts
• Word Cloud Creators
• Definitions/Examples
CHECK IT OUT!
POETRY
Links for:
• Bibliography writing
• Grammar assistance
• Plagiarism checker
• MLA formatting
CHECK IT OUT!
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Access to an online dictionary and thesaurus
TRY ME OUT!
Online tests for practice and assessment
Links for students needing additional assistance with spelling and basic vocabulary
Access to online teacher created “quizlets”
Additional websites for students needing challenge
Textbook access for audio support and activities for practice
Context Comprehension and MoreVocabulary
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IMPROVEMENTReal Students – Real Numbers
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Scores taken from a total of 40 students with combined learning abilities
1st 10 weeks only 1/4 of the students did online testing
2nd 10 week period 1/3 of the students completed online testing
To date – all students are using online testing to aid with vocabulary skills
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Organization and Collaboration Create Responsible Students and
Include Content for Colleagues
By including other content areas and a schedule or calendar on my Wiki:
• Gives students one place to go• Allows me to aid students in other areas• Helps me answer parent questions• Allows students time needed in other subject
areas • Gives parents and students a way to verify
assignment due dates
SCIENCE AND SPANISH / CALENDAR
Evidence Based Research
A study done by the Department of Education:– Students in online conditions performed modestly better, on average, than those learning
the same material through traditional face-to-face instruction.– Instruction combining online and face-to-face elements had a larger advantage relative
purely face-to-face instruction than did purely online instruction.– Online learning can be enhanced by giving learners control of their interactions with media
and prompting learner reflection. – Learning experiences can be classified in terms of the amount of control that the student
has over the content and nature of the learning activity.– Blends of online and face-to-face instruction, on average, had stronger learning outcomes
than did face-to-face instruction alone.– Elements such as video or online quizzes do not appear to influence the amount that
students learn in online classes. BOO!!!!
Research Says:
Considerations for Your WikiSummary
Research
Collaborate
Be Creative
AnticipateLearning
Plan
for Diversity
Give Students Control