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Web1.0 Web2.0 Read Read, write, publish, interact Search Copy and paste Passively consume Control Read, write, publish, interact Personalise - RSS Collaborate, network, Actively participate Connect

The Mindset That Drives Web 2.0 Open to input from users No gurus that hand out wisdom Users will interact with page Users can collaborate on content

Effects on Education Free online tools Group collaboration Student as teacher Interactive lessons Shift in teaching practice

What is a Blog? A web page of personally generated diaries, photos, thoughts, opinions, poetry, works of fiction, essays, project updates, news, video files, audio files Best example is Wikipedia Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

Features of a Blog Chronologically arranged information Readers can post comments Links can be made to other web sites Posts are like instant messages to the web Best example is Wikipedia Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

What is a Wiki? A website in which content can be created and edited by a community of users Best example is Wikipedia Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

Features of a Wiki Creation of pages directly onto the web Collaboration - anytime, anywhere, anyone Content driven - share information Trust - culture of openness, agreed etiquette of use Best example is Wikipedia Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

Bucklands Beach Intermediate School Wikis Community Rights Inquiry Human Rights Inquiry Collaborative Storytelling Choose your own pathway story Best example is Wikipedia Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

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Examples of other wikis Bucklands Beach ICTPD cluster Code Blue Mrs Lowes Class Room 3 Te Awamutu Int wiki Best example is Wikipedia Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

Ways to use Blogs in the Classroom Publish & archive student work Literacy support Themed discussions Information exchange Showcase student work School/Class news Events/activities Homework Announcements Parent contact

Student Blogs from Bucklands Beach Intermediate School The Diary of Anne Frank Literature Circles Team Weekly Newsletter Science Fair Goodnight Mister Tom Literature Circles

Ways to use Wikis in the Classroom Easily create simple websites Management plans with peer and teacher review Group authoring Data Collection Presentations An ongoing database of sharable lesson plans or units Contribute to the learning of others - social grouping Shared student projects Group or individual research Feedback and feedforward

Why use a wiki in the classroom Wikis offer the flexibility to address questions when needed Content is easy to edit/update New/updated content is available immediately Improves editing skills Writing for a purpose and audience Collaborative construction of text Practice of reading and writing skills Higher order thinking skills Authentic audience

Why use a wiki in the classroom Increases confidence Easily accessible Creativity Replaces documents and paper Transfer in skills and technologies to other applications Is engaging and empowering for students Easy to archive work Gives strong identity in and out of the classroom Allow quieter students to have a fuller presence in the class

Problems with Wikis Can be defaced Simultaneous editing Tracking of individual’s work is difficult Can be challenging for the teacher Requires forethought and organisation Access to computers and the internet

Safety Issues Publishing of names and details not necessary Openness can be controlled Emails not required or published All contributions can be viewed and monitored Inappropriate content can be removed Able to revert to previous forms Best example is Wikipedia Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

Effective Communication: High Productivity: 21st Century Skills Basic, Scientific and Technological Literacy Visual and Information Literacy Cultural Literacy and Global Awareness Digital Age Literacy: Inventive Thinking: Adaptability and Managing Complexity Curiosity, Creativity and Risk Taking Higher Order Thinking and Sound Reasoning Effective Communication: High Productivity: Teaming, Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills Personal and Social Responsibility Interactive Communication Prioritising, Planning and Managing Results Effective Use of Real World Tools High Quality, Meaningful Results

“For the first time in history, students are no longer limited by their teachers’ ability and knowledge.” Mark Anderson