1. Did you know that “wiki-wiki” means “fast” in Hawaiian? By Rachel Burns and Dawn Lanzarotta Mason Middle School

2.  Have you ever used Wikipedia?  What is it?  Wiki + (enclyclo)pedia= An encyclopedia on a wiki.  Let’s take a look... www.wikipedia.com www.wikipedia.com

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4.  A wiki is a website that anyone who is a member can view, add to, or edit.

5.  To increase student motivation and effort in all stages of the writing process.  To improve peer feedback and collaboration.  To provide an authentic audience for student writing.  To enhance student learning through the use of technology.

6.  To write, peer edit, publish & respond to how-to articles (research-based papers).  To post videos & activities for students.  For students to collaborate outside of class on group writing projects.  To publish student work, digital photos, and videos.

14.  Is it safe?  What are the advantages/disadvantages?  How do I get started?

15.  Mason City Schools has purchased a wiki space for teachers.  This secure wiki allows only our students and staff members to view and edit the wiki.  After creating a class wiki, teachers can choose which students and staff members can view the site. Teachers can allow membership for a whole team or restrict membership to only one class.

16.  It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you contact your administrators and technology coordinator before creating a wiki for students regarding:  school policies  procedures  approved web sites  security issues

17. Students can read and respond to their classmates work. It provides an authentic, meaningful audience for students throughout the writing process. It improves student motivation and effort. Students can collaborate on assignments. Compatibility is not an issue. Anyone who can access the web can access the wiki.

18. ProblemSolution No spell checkType in Word, spell check, copy and paste into the wiki. Inserting clip art is a two-step processSave to the desktop or file, upload & insert into the wiki space. Time involved in learning processKids pick it up quickly; they can apply what they’ve learned to future assignments; help feature is user friendly. Student can edit each other’s wikiTeachers can track changes; students can revert to previously-saved drafts.

19.  It’s the way of the world.  Kids today are a technology generation.  Technology is motivational.  Wikis can be incorporated into units and/or assignments that you already do.

20. 1.Contact your building administrator for permission. 2.Contact your technology coordinator to help you get started. 3.Explore the helpful wiki space websites listed on our handout.