School of History FACULTY OF ARTS Wikis in Teaching Dr Kevin Linch
Outline 1.Background 2.Basic Usage 3.Using them in teaching 4.Building a resource 5.Q&A
Web 2.0 & Wikis? What is web 2.0? Web as a ‘platform’ or a medium Collective / social Always ‘beta’ Examples Google, ebay, del.icio.us Wikipedia
Wiki - pedia Views on wikipedia
Building a basic entry Edit your user page 1. Write a bit about yourself and save it 2. Write a bit about what ideas you have for using wikis
Using wikis in HE Student Input / Role Tutor Input / Role None A lot None A lot Webpages Wikipedia
Ideas Groupwork: How could wikis be used in teaching? Flesh out an idea or two: What is required – tutor, student, technical aff_and_students Create you wiki entry!
Further Info Web 2.0: / Elgg Wiki community group: