Wikis in the Classroom Ben Smith
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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 Content Share ideas for projects Publish student examples Student portfolios Lab Reports Media Portfolio Podcast directory Classroom Newsletter Any informational content
Wiki Examples
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 or No
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 Track recent changes Add Discussions
Checklist of Wiki Skills Add Text Add Images Add PDF or other files Add MP3 Hyperlink to one of your pages Hyperlink to an outside webpage Embed a widget Add a Table Find Special Characters Kick a Member out Lock a page Monitor a space Change the look and feel Notify others
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