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Motivating the Gifted Learner through Wikis and Blogs

Motivating the Gifted Learner through Wikis and Blogs. Presented by Catherine Cabiness James Irvine Intermediate School Garden Grove USD. OCC GATE Fall Conference University of California, Irvine October 16, 2010. What's a Wiki?. Web-based tool

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Motivating the Gifted Learner through Wikis and Blogs

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  1. Motivating the Gifted Learner through Wikis and Blogs Presented by Catherine Cabiness James Irvine Intermediate School Garden Grove USD OCC GATE Fall Conference University of California, Irvine October 16, 2010

  2. What's a Wiki? • Web-based tool • wiki-wiki – Hawaiian phrase for “quick” • Asynchronous communication tool • Students can add and edit information • Supports online collaboration • Increases student motivation, engagement, and achievement • Supports self-regulatory behavior and learning • Supports acquisition of higher order thinking skills www.wikispaces.com

  3. What's a blog? • Web-based tool • Web + Log = Blog • Asynchronous communication tool • Students can add information • Increases student motivation and engagement • Promotes higher order thinking skills • Supports collaborative learning (to an extent) www.blogger.com

  4. Adding Rigor • Thinking Tools – Depth, Complexity, Content Imperatives • Think Like a Disciplinarian • Historical Analysis Skills

  5. Differentiation • Response to Text options • Challenge assignments • Leveled questions and activities

  6. Think Like a Historian Blog http://thinklikeahistorian.blogspot.com/

  7. Think Like a Historian Wiki https://wikiworldtour.wikispaces.com/

  8. Benefits • Extends learning beyond the school day • Increases motivation • Increases engagement • Increases achievement and learning • Standards-based assessments • Long-term retention • Supports self-regulatory behavior • Collaborative learning • Social construction of knowledge • Authentic learning • Supports multiple learning styles

  9. Challenges • Learning curve • Lack of access to technology • School infrastructure • District policies • Administrative support

  10. Contact Information • Email: ccabiness@ggusd.us • James Irvine Intermediate (714) 663-6551 Interested in learning more about technology integration in the classroom? CSUF offers a M.S. Program for Ed Tech Contact: Dr. Donovan @ loretta.csuf@gmail.com

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