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Shared online spaces and the minimum core: The WikiLit project

Shared online spaces and the minimum core: The WikiLit project. Steve Wheeler , Dawn Wheeler and Jackie Sitters Faculty of Education University of Plymouth. In this presentation. Introduction A wiki principle Wikis at UoP Wiki Activities What the students said... 5 Stage Model

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Shared online spaces and the minimum core: The WikiLit project

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  1. Shared online spaces and the minimum core: The WikiLit project Steve Wheeler, Dawn Wheeler and Jackie Sitters Faculty of Education University of Plymouth

  2. In this presentation Introduction A wiki principle Wikis at UoP Wiki Activities What the students said... 5 Stage Model Questions?

  3. A wiki principle Wisdom of the crowd vs Stupidity of the mob

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  7. 215 PCET Students in 14 groups (generic, military, prison service, partner colleges)

  8. Wiki Activities All about me Gold mining In the News! Establishing wikiquette Barriers to learning Key message What’s in a Name? Supporting students with learning difficulties Mr Average Your Starter for 10… Measuring up (Evaluation) To err is human Live Wiki Example 

  9. What do you think are the key benefits of the wiki? Vast amount of people on the wiki sites that can help you find that important information. (ML) The main benefit is definitely the immediacy and interactivity and the possibility of sharing and solving problems with an online support group. (FE) The wiki has helped to develop new IT skills and encourage the group to interact more. (PR) It provides an interactive forum where questions can be asked and answered both by students and tutors. (ML) The final thing I would like to say is the wiki encourages others on our course to communicate to each other and in a way that you wouldn't do in email. (HE) ML = Military PR = Prison FE = Further Ed HE = Higher Ed

  10. What do you consider to be the main limitations of the wiki? No way of knowing if someone else is on the Wiki other than checking the recent changes (PR) …. I find the Wiki too complicated it's easier to just search on the internet to find what you want and it's quicker. (PR) …waiting for a response. Not everyone logs on regularly for various different reasons mostly very valid ones. (ML) I did struggle with the wiki initially e.g. trying to set up links and setting up new pages but I found with a bit of patience and perseverance I was able to do it in the end. Reading the instructions in the first place helps!!! (HE)

  11. Any other comments? The main problem I had was logging on, then apparently erasing someone’s work accidently (not proven). Since then I have learnt how to: make links, post messages, add pictures and make better use of the web space information. (ML) As a tool for meeting core elements of an educational training course I see this as a valuable tool. (PR) If more people use (the) wiki then discussions are likely to be posted more frequently. (ML) I think the greatest benefit would be when we've left the course and can't use the student portal, it would be good to catch up with each other. (HE) You are relying on everyone to use it regularly to get the full benefit so users have to be engaged with it in some way. (HE)

  12. Wikiactivities – 5stages (Wheeler, 2007) Exploration Exhibition Explanation Elaboration Evaluation

  13. Wikiactivities – 5stages Exploration orientation, basic principles, making initial contact

  14. Wikiactivities – 5stages Exhibition show and tell, share ideas, post links to resources

  15. Wikiactivities – 5stages Explanation simple posting & editing, informing and describing

  16. Wikiactivities – 5stages Elaboration collaboration in posting, dialogue and complex edits

  17. Wikiactivities – 5stages Evaluation assess value, accuracy & significance of content

  18. Wikiactivities – 5stages Deeper Cognitive Engagement Exploration orientation, basic principles, making initial contact Exhibition show and tell, share ideas, post links to resources Explanation simple posting & editing, informing and describing Elaboration collaboration in posting, dialogue and complex edits Evaluation assess value, accuracy & significance of content

  19. Wikiactivities – 5stages Exploration Technical/Practical Exhibition Explanation Elaboration Evaluation Academic Social

  20. Any Questions? swheeler@plymouth.ac.uk http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com University e-Learning Website: www2.plymouth.ac.uk/distancelearning

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