I wonder if Ward Cunningham, creator of the "wiki" in 1995, could visualize just how many possibilities wikis would offer to teachers and students.
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| This picture was obtained from the Web 360 Blog - Gods of the e-World, Movers and Shakers of the Internet |
Wikis in the Classroom
Wikis (in the classroom setting) are collaborative learning spaces where content (lessons, links, images, etc) posted by teachers is accessible to all students who members of the wiki.
For example, a teacher wants to manage an online classroom. S/he would
(1) have a group of students sign up with the wiki (aka the students create an account)
(2) upload the content/documents necessary for the day's/week's/month's lessons, *note that group assignments are common as well!*
(3) when the students complete the assignment, they upload their work in the form of a Word document, PowerPoint, etc. onto the site either for the teacher's eyes only or in a classroom forum
(4) students then can perform a reflection of the lesson, working with a group, implications for learning, etc!
Examples of Classroom Wikis
Now it may be a "no-no", but I use the terms wikis and e-portfolios *almost* interchangeably due to their similarities, but note that e-portfolios are different in the sense that they do not have to be an "online classroom", where there is a moderator and student members. An e-portfolio can just be a showcase of student work where some or no feedback is given.
PB Works Wiki Screen Shot 1 (How to Navigate)
PB Works Wiki Screen Shot 2 (Cool Features)
What are your reasons for wanting to use a wiki in your classroom?
organize save paper
classify collaboration
create reflection
creativity engagement
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