1. Wiki: A Tool for Collaboration Laura Lamey December 2, 2007 EDES 545 University of Alberta

2. Changing face of the Internet  Web 2.0  Podcasts  Blogs  Social Networking  Wikis  Shift from Passive to Active users  Online Communities

3. Changing face of the Internet "The use of [the term Web 2.0] has marked the transition of the Internet from a place where we surf on information and consume information to a place where we are creators of information. In essence we go from surfing the wave to BEING the wave itself as we contribute and share information on the Internet ocean." (Davis, 2006)

4. Web 2.0 in Education  New Applications for Teachers and Students  Collaboration in the classroom  Professional Learning Communities  Information Literacy  Digital Citizenship

5. What’s a Wiki?  A wiki is an online application that enables a group of people to collaboratively build a web site.  Wikis were created in 1994 by Ward Cunningham, an Oregon based computer programmer.  Wiki is a short form of the Hawaiian "wiki-wiki", which means quick. The name is derived from the airport shuttle buses in Honolulu.  The best known examle of a wiki is the famous online encyclopedia wikipedia. (Long, 2006) wikipedia

6. Features of a Wiki  Collaborative, dynamic, works in progress  Pages can be edited by users  Can be public or private  Discussion tabs- users can discuss each page  Easy to use- you do not have to be a technology expert  Page history allows you to see changes that have been made  Allows you to revert back to a previous version of the page  Search function- allows you search the wiki  Can create links to other other pages and to external web content  Notification feature allows the manager of the wiki to be alerted when changes have been made  Can incorporate sound, images, videos

7. Blog vs. Wiki Blog  Content is shared in the form of posts and comments.  Content is ordered chronologically  Vehicle of choice for expressing individual opinions Wiki  Open structure that can allow users to edit content  Content ordered by topic  Ideal for groups wishing to contribute and collaborate

8. Want to know more? Help For Teachers Help For Teachers  Created by the hosting site wikispaces. Answers to Frequently asked questions, instructions and video tutorials that will help you get started. Wiki Walk Through Wiki Walk Through  Created by Teachers First. This site has all the basics on wikis and includes many practical ideas for the classroom.

9. Wiki Examples The Flat Classroom Project The Flat Classroom Project An exceptional example of a collaborative project that links seven classrooms around the world. The Flat Classroom Project Teacher-Librarian 2.0 Teacher-Librarian 2.0 Exploring emerging technologies that impact the role of the teacher- librarian. Teacher-Librarian 2.0 High School Online Collaborative Writing High School Online Collaborative Writing Features the collaborative writing of various high school students. High School Online Collaborative Writing Wikibooks Wikibooks Collection of textbooks to be edited by anyone. Wikibooks swarmsketch swarmsketch Collaborative drawing project where visitors can contribute a single line to a collective drawing. swarmsketch Westwood Schools Westwood Schools Created by teacher Vicki Davis. Westwood Schools Wikipedia Wikipedia The online encyclopedia. Wikipedia Art Appreciation Course Art Appreciation Course A very active wiki for a college level Art appreciation course out of California. Art Appreciation Course

10. Culture of Collaboration  As teachers, we understand that learning is social and that students benefit in many ways from collaborating in the classroom.  Working with wikis is an ideal way to incorporate technology into one's teaching and to actively engage today's students in collaboration.

11. Culture of Collaboration  "For teachers in the classroom, collaboration is a vital facet of their professional lives; however, educators often fall victim to the 'four-wall syndrome' that prevents prevents professional sharing and isolates educational practice." (Henry, 2005, p.30)

12. Wikis in the Classroom "In using wikis, students are not only learning how to publish content; they are also learning how to develop and use all sorts of collaborative skills, negotiating with others the to agree on correctness, meaning, relevance, and more. In essence, students begin to teach each other." (Richardson, 2005, p.19)

13. Students can:  contribute from anywhere they have access to the internet  develop skills in technology  develop skills in working collaboratively  develop a sense of responsibility and ownership for the content of a site (Richardson, 2005, p.19)

14. Teachers can:  create and maintain a space with with minimal technical expertise or support (Jakes, 2006, p.7)  engage students with the use of new technologies  easily track student submissions to projects  increase student accountability in group projects  foster a sense of community within the classroom

15. Ideas For Using Wikis in the Classroom Ideas For Using Wikis in the Classroom

16. Professional Learning Community To create a professional learning community:  focus on learning rather than teaching  work collaboratively  hold yourself accountable for results (Dufour, 2004, p.6)

17. Professional Learning Community Online  Working online will not replace these meetings but it can extend the potential of the community. There are many advantages to working online, and teachers may find that the ability to build and to sustain effective professional learning community is improved.

18. Advantages Convenience  Teachers may have access to a wiki on their own timetable. Online collaboration eliminates the physical barrier of having everyone in in the same physical location.

19. Advantages Efficiency  Teachers are kept informed online of any new developments and can be well prepared before any meetings take place, allowing the group to really maximize their precious time together. Follow-up questions or reflections can also be posted without having to wait until the group meets again.

20. Advantages Cost effectiveness  Online communities, such as wikis, can be developed by educators for free. The expense of travel, or of having substitute teachers, for example, is also eliminated

21. Advantages Currency  Working online allows users to post information on a continual basis, without having to wait for the next meeting. The information and resources online can be kept very current.

22. Benefits  Working online will allow teachers to become comfortable and proficient with new technologies which may then be incorporated into their teaching practice. (George, 2007, p.14)  Online format lends itself well to blending subject area content with technology integration strategies. (George, 2007, p.14)  Online communities don't have geographical barriers. Collaboration can extend to include a wide group of teachers in a content area.

23. Curriki  Global Education and Learning Community  An example of the possibilities of online collaboration for teachers sharing resources and knowledge

24. Best Practices for Success  Have specific goals and objectives.  Establish who the authors will be.  Appoint a wiki monitor to watch for vandalism and spam.  Take time to train users.  Promote your resource.  Encourage play. Create a safe environment where it's ok to make mistakes.  Have a basic structure. Leave room for participants to contribute. (Stephens, 2006)

25. Best Practices for Success  Use the alert feature that lets the wiki manager know that changes have been made. Check regularly.  Determine whether your wiki should be public or private. (Security issues may arise if your space is public.)  Be aware of copyright issues (includes text, images, sounds, and video)  Have a strong acceptable use policy. Emphasize digital professionalism.  Prevent students from revealing personal information. (Davis, 2007)  Include a unit on Student Privacy and the internet. Check the school or district's policies.  Allow students to have opportunities to work online in class and during the school day, ensuring that all students have access to computers

26. Get Started  Visit Wikispaces to set up a free, ad-free space. Wikispaces

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