wikiswebs&writings

Neil Winton 2009

neil wintonpt english @ perth academyperth & kinross council glow mentorblogger/twitter/flickr

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twitter hashtag: #eas09

i learned how to walk...

1963

i learned how to run...

1964

i learned how to teach...

1990

i’m learning how to learn...

2007...

writing

education should help us survive and succeed in society...

Isocrates (436—338 B.C.)

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writing

I became alarmed at the inability of my students to write a clear English sentence… almost invariably, the syntax (and everything else) fell apart…

Stanley Fish: Davidson-Kahn Distinguished University Professor, Florida International University

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writing

I think we’re in the midst of a literacy revolution the likes of which we haven’t seen since Greek civilization…

…young people today write far more than any generation before them.

Andrea Lundsford : Stanford Study of Writing, 2008

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writing

the average number of people that read a pupil’s writing…

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1

writing

…unless the pupil is especially conscientious…

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2

whit?

1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language

1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language

300 generations ago writing is developed

35 generations ago printing is developed

1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language

2000 Always on web1985 PC / networking1970 Fax / electronics1955 Television / Mass Media1940 Radio / Talking Films1925 Telephone / Silent Films1910 Telegraph / Photography

35 generations ago printing is developed

300 generations ago writing is developed

2000 Always on web

1985 PC / networking

1970 Fax / electronics

1955 Television / Mass Media

1940 Radio / Talking Films

1925 Telephone / Silent Films

1910 Telegraph / Photography

i can haz cheezburger plz?

the read only or static web

web1.0

Alec CourosImage:

the read <-> write web

web2.0

Alec CourosImage:

wikis

hawaiian for‘hurray/quick’

communal websiteseasy to useedited by many peopleopen source

wikis

Is Wikipedia the greatest threat to civilization since

Ghengis Khan?

(Mindset ©1890, The Daily Mail)

nope

wikipedia

wikipedia

wikipedia

images © Rob Matthews. Used with kind permission. http://www.rob-matthews.com/index.php?/project/wikipedia/

images © Rob Matthews. Used with kind permission. http://www.rob-matthews.com/index.php?/project/wikipedia/

wikipedia

wikipedia

wikipedia

wikipedia

literacy

Literacy is the set of skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language, and the range of texts which society values and finds useful.

Literacy and English cover paper 2008

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Definition of Literacy

literacy

No it’s not. It’s about how to read and write...

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Definition of Literacy

Keir Bloomer, quoted in his wife’s bloghttp://www.jacquetta.net/2009/07/new_school_curriculum_complete_1.html

audience

focusaudienceeaseanytimecooperation

why wiki?

why wiki?audience

the wiki became a very positive factor because:

it was real•the wiki as a whole was more important than any one page•it was fun•it encouraged independent as well as cooperative writing•did I mention it was fun?

which wiki?

using wikis

successful learnerswith:• enthusiasm and motivation for learning• determination to reach high standards of achievement• openness to new thinking and ideasand able to:• use literacy, communication and numeracy skills• use technology for learning• think creatively and independently• learn independently and as part of a group• make reasoned evaluations• link and apply different kinds of learning in new situationsresponsible citizenswith:• respect for others• commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and cultural lifeand able to:• develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it• use technology for learning• understand different beliefs and cultures• make informed choices and decisions• evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues• develop informed, ethical views of complex issues

confident individualswith:• self-respect• a sense of physical, mental and emotional well-being• secure values and beliefs• ambitionand able to:• relate to others and manage themselves• pursue a healthy and active lifestyle• be self-aware• develop and communicate their own beliefs and view of the world• live as independently as they can• assess risk and make informed decisions• achieve success in different areas of activityeffective contributorswith:• an enterprising attitude• resilience• self relianceand able to:• communicate in different ways and in different settings• work in partnership and in teams• take the initiative and lead• apply critical thinking in new contexts• create and develop• solve problems

To enable all youngpeople to become

caves of mull

midsummer night’s dream

midsummer night’s dream

examples

caves of mull

caves of mull

going live<slick move to the internet>

http://thecavesofmull.wikispaces.com

</slick move to internet>

urlshttp://thecavesofmull.wikispaces.com

http://midsummerdreaming.wikispaces.com

http://cawdor.wikispaces.com

http://deadlycaves.wikispaces.com

http://stjamesprimarypaisley.wikispaces.com

whit?

successful learners

use technology for learning

responsible citizens

make informed choices and decisions

confident individuals

assess risk and make informed decisions

effective contributors

solve problems

mixed messages

social exams

This is Sparta...

why wiki?engages pupilsenhances learning

encourages literacy

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wikis in K-12 education

wikis…grant me the serenity to accept the pages

I cannot edit,

The courage to edit the pages I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference

http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/erm04/ermo452.asp

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nwinton.wordpress.com

scottishteacher@gmail.com

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