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Using Wikis in the Classroom

Using Wikis in the Classroom. Dean Flyr Des Moines Public School dean.flyr@dmps.k12.ia.us http ://iowatechideas.wikispaces.com/. Why are we here?. 1. What is the read/write web? 2. What is a wiki? What do these things mean for you and your students ? How to create your own wiki!!.

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Using Wikis in the Classroom

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  1. Using Wikis in the Classroom Dean Flyr Des Moines Public School dean.flyr@dmps.k12.ia.us http://iowatechideas.wikispaces.com/

  2. Why are we here? 1. What is the read/write web? 2. What is a wiki? • What do these things mean for you and your students? • How to create your own wiki!!

  3. Read Only Web • Powerful resource for educators and students, but… • Information moves from publishers to consumers • Information cannot be edited • One-way Web (Web 1.0)

  4. Read-Write Web • It is now as easy to create as it is to consume • Anyone can publish, share, and change information online • Two-way Web (Web 2.0) • This is changing our world!

  5. What is a Wiki? • "Wiki-wiki" is Hawaiian for "Hurry or Quick”. • Wiki can also stand for: • What • I • Know • Is

  6. What does Wiki mean to us? • wik·i •   [wik-ee]–noun, plural wikis. 1. a web site that allows anyone to add, delete, or revise content by using a web browser.

  7. Wiki continued…. • A wiki is a website that anyone can edit. • If you can use a word processor, you can use a wiki! • Visitors can see a history of changes and revert to earlier versions. • Visitors can discuss the page in a threaded forum.

  8. What can we do with a Wiki? • Collaboratively authored class texts • Writing projects • Group projects • Sharing resources • Grade level teams • Subject area teams • Professional development • Professional Learning Communities (PLC) • ePortfolios • Clubs, PTAs, and events • Mapping of concepts, brainstorming • Presentation tools

  9. Benefits • Engagement and motivation • Inquiry-driven learning • Collaborative learning • Reflection and metacognition • 21st-century skills

  10. Concerns • Giving up some control • Inappropriate content • Inappropriate sharing • Threats and cyber-bullying • Intellectual property • Fraud and identity theft • Stalkers and predators • Lack of understanding

  11. Let’s Make a Wiki!!! • http://iowatechideas.wikispaces.com/

  12. Questions and Reflections Any Questions? 1. What is the most important thing you learned today? 2. What are your next steps for using wikis in your work? 3. What do you want to learn more about?

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