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Using Wikis, Flickr, and YouTube for Research & Instruction

Using Wikis, Flickr, and YouTube for Research & Instruction. Chella Vaidyanathan History, Political Science, U.S. Govt./International Docs. Librarian University of Miami Libraries Room no: 347K, Otto . Richter Library Education & Outreach Phone: 305-284-6027 E-mail: cvaidyan@miami.edu.

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Using Wikis, Flickr, and YouTube for Research & Instruction

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  1. Using Wikis, Flickr, and YouTube for Research & Instruction Chella Vaidyanathan History, Political Science, U.S. Govt./International Docs. Librarian University of Miami Libraries Room no: 347K, Otto . Richter Library Education & Outreach Phone: 305-284-6027 E-mail: cvaidyan@miami.edu

  2. Wikis & Blogs: Differences • Wikis vs. Blogs • “A set of web pages created and managed using wiki software.” – (Walt Crawford) • “A web-based set of individual posts initially presented to readers in the reverse chronological order – that is the newest first” (Walt Crawford) • Wikis are informative and collaborative whereas blogs are more personal

  3. Why are Wikis Useful? • Wikis • Easy to create and edit without HTML • Open source programs and basic versions are available for free • A great tool for collaboration • Content is informative • Excellent for discussing ideas • Share information/bibliographies – useful for research • Great for fostering class discussions and getting students interested in course content

  4. Examples of Free Wikis and Course Pages • Examples of Free Wikis and Course/Class Pages • Wetpaint–www.wetpaint.com • Pbwiki – www.pbwiki.com • WikiMatrix – http://www.wikimatrix.org/ • Wikidot.com – http://www.wikidot.com/learnmore:education • Brown University HIST2950 – https://wiki.brown.edu/confluence/display/fall08hist2950s01/Home • Ohio State University Hunter Gatherer Societies – http://foragers.wikidot.com/

  5. Flickr & YouTube: Instructional Uses • Flickr &YouTube for Instruction • Flickr is an image hosting and sharing site – people can upload, share, and view images • YouTube is a popular video sharing network –people upload, share, and view video clips • Great for Visual Learners – very appealing visually • “A picture (or video clip) is worth more than a thousand words” • Helps students comprehend the concepts/ events/historical/political incidents easily

  6. Flickr & YouTube: Instructional Uses (Continued) • Flickr &YouTube for Instruction • Students are likely to remember photos and video clips and associate them with theories/concepts that they learned in class • Easy to create an account and choose sets of images/photos and small video clips to show in class during lectures • Excellent for generating in-class group discussions • Flickr – www.flickr.com • YouTube – www.youtube.com

  7. Flickr & YouTube: Instructional Uses (Continued) • Flickr &YouTube for Instruction • Flickr & Creative Commons License –http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/ • Creative Commons License –http://creativecommons.org/about/ • Flickr Commons – http://www.flickr.com/commons?PHPSESSID=ea7b4da468f5935f24b65f41dbfc356f • YouTube is working with partners – using Creative Commons License

  8. Flickr & YouTube: Instructional Uses (Continued) • Flickr &YouTube for Instruction • Degas’ Ballerinas – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhAdJdHkiZw&feature=related • Street Food, History and Politics in Jerusalem (Street Food from AlJazeera) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ6zfYE2Pq4&feature=PlayList&p=3FE5D45DFC9BDCB8&index=28

  9. Three-Session Workshop • When, Where, & What • When – 3/10/2009, 3/11/2009, and 3/12/2009 @ 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Where – Faculty Exploratory, room 305 • What – Handouts with step-by-step instructions and also a hands-on opportunity for faculty to explore these tools • To register for this workshop, contact Chella Vaidyanathan, cvaidyan@miami.edu

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