Wikis and Blogs Deena Young RESA V

Wikis (or in our case, google sites…. a wiki on steroids!)

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A wiki is software that allows registered users or anyone So What is a Wiki? A wiki is software that allows registered users or anyone to collaboratively create, edit, link, and organize the content of a website

Wikis in Plain English

Why Bring a Wiki to the Classroom? Great motivator for students Easy to monitor Allows for creativity and innovation Encourages participation of all students Promotes communication between students, teachers, and parents A new, interesting way to learn

How Can I Use a Wiki in My Classroom? Simple websites Peer-reviewed projects Group projects Manage school and classroom documents Classroom discussion and debate Teacher collaboration Post classroom assignments Collaborate with an international classroom

Educational Wikis

Let’s Create Our Own Wiki Go to: https://www.google.com/accounts/ Create User ID (email address) and Password Be sure to write it down

Let’s Create Our Own Wiki Go to: http://sites.google.com/site/ Create new site Be sure to write it down!

Creating Site Site Name – be careful! Site Description - optional Mature Content – better not check it if you want to keep your job! Share With – your choice Site Theme – your choice Type Code – hope you can read it CREATE SITE

Deena’s Demo Site

Blogs

What is the difference between a blog and a wiki? In a wiki, you can invite “collaborators” to make edits. In a blog, people only respond to your posts….no editing.

Examples of Classroom Blogs

Let’s Create a Blog Go to: http://www.blogger.com/ Create a blog Step One Blog Title Blog Address (check availability) Word Verification (again) Continue

Let’s Create a Blog Step Two Your blog has been created! Choose a template Your blog has been created! Start blogging!

Demo Blog