Wikis in the Classroom

Ben Smithben@edtechinnovators.com

www.edtechinnovators.com

About Me

Physics Teacher

Technology Resource Teacher

Keystone Technology Integrator

Doctoral Student in Instructional Technology

ISTE Board of Directors

NETS - S

NETS-T

Another View

Old Ways of Adding Web Content

Hard Coding

HTML

GoLive / Dreamweaver

Word, FrontPage, Pagemill

Inspiration

“Cookie Cutter: Method

SchoolCenter, SchoolWorld, Edline

What is a Wiki?

Server Software

Supports Hyperlinks

Easy to Add Pages

Promotes content composition by non-technical users

Wikis in Plain English

A History on Wiki

Began in 1995

Origin inspired by HyperCard

Types

Wikispaces

Pbwiki / Pbworks

Issues for Teachers

Who is adding content?

Is the information reliable?

Different than a blog

One on one interactions

Different than a forum

Many users but one question focus

Public or Private

Wiki Uses

Present Class ContentShare ideas for projectsPublish student examplesStudent portfoliosLab ReportsMedia PortfolioPodcast directoryClassroom NewsletterAny informational content

Wiki Exampleshttp://etitaxonomy.wikispaces.com

http://etitaxonomy.pbworks.comhttp://rlsciencecurriculum.wikispaces.comhttp://rlphysicsinfo.wikispaces.comhttp://redlionsssci.wikispaces.comhttp://rlsoundlab.wikispaces.comhttp://rltechacademy.wikispaces.com http://rlnewtonslaws.wikispaces.comhttp://rlhersheypark.wikispaces.comhttp://rlinvestigatingscience.wikispaces.com http://rlepstudent1.wikispaces.com

User Created Content

Student author / create their own media

Writing Pad - Wacom, mimio

Camcorders, Cameras, Webcams

Widgets, Snippets, HTML Embedding

Graphic Organizers

Screenshots

External Links

Wiki Setup

Internet Connection

Student Accounts

Email or No Email

Budget

Free for K-12 Wikis

Manage .. Subscriptions .. Request Upgrade

$5 - $10 per month for removal of ads

Time for students

Alternatives

Content Management Systems

Make your own website

Open Source - TWiki

Decisions / Considerations

Collaboration Policy

Can students create their own?

Navigation Menu - Plan Ahead

Getting Started

Begin Simple

Post wiki and use for enrichment

Give in class assignments

Assign single students or groups to post per unit

Post teacher management documents

Podcast Directory

Managing a Wiki

Have changes forwarded to your email

Track recent changes

Add Discussions

Checklist of Wiki SkillsAdd TextAdd ImagesAdd PDF or other filesAdd MP3Hyperlink to one of your pagesHyperlink to an outside webpageEmbed a widgetAdd a TableFind Special CharactersKick a Member outLock a pageMonitor a spaceChange the look and feelNotify others

Questions

Email: ben@edtechinnovators.com

Website: www.edtechinnovators.com