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    1. Using Wikis in the Classroom DTSD C.A.R.A.T.S. Teacher Training Melanie Wiscount [email_address] Wiki wiki on www.flickr.com by user jpdegamboa
    2. Wikis in Plain English by Common Craft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY
    3. Why a Wiki? wiki_collaboration2 on www.flickr by user Travelin' Librarian http://www.wikinomics.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/26/wiki-collaboration-leads-to-happiness/
    4. What is a Wiki?
      • Specially designed Web site that appears as a Web document
      • Easy to view, edit, format, and organize
      • Similar to editing a Word document
      • Require a minimum of training
      http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
    5. User Submits a Change?
      • Revision becomes the current version of the wiki
      • Previous version is saved
      • Compare versions
      • Easily restore a previous version to make it the current version
      http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
    6. What Do Wikis Do for Students?
      • Allow your students to collaborate
      • Work together & compile contributions
      • Work on them 24/7
      • Build learning communities
      http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
    7. What Do Wikis Do for Teachers?
      • Build learning communities
      • Provide a storage space for curriculum resources and more
      • Build home-school communications
      • Publish web pages (quickly and easily)
      http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
    8. Benefits of Using Wiki in the Classroom
      • Facilitates Collaborative Authoring
          • Learning from others .
          • Developing a higher level of critical thinking .
          • Deepening investigative skills .
          • Developing skills for negotiating conflict and facilitating effective teamwork.
          • Building  a class community.
      http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
      • Empowers Students to Create Knowledge
      • Reflects Newly-emerging Teacher-Student Paradigm
      • Prepares Students for the Post-University World
      • Encourages Creativity
      Benefits of Using Wiki in the Classroom http://www.bc.edu/offices/instruction/eteaching/initiatives/wiki_benefits.html /
    9. What Makes a Good Wiki?
      • User-focused
      • Substantive content - What is the Body of Knowledge for the site?
      • How is the knowledge organized (relative to the user?)
      • Appropriate use of color/font/grapic "look and feel“; consistent look and feel
      • Navigation Accessing the content in a " Natural way"
    10. PBWIki
    11. Wiki on Moodle
    12. Wikispaces for Teachers
      • Create an account
      Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Free!
    13. Wikispaces for Teachers
      • Create an account
      Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Ad -Free!
    14. Wikispaces Interface Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Navigation Bar Page Name Edit this Page Discussion History Page Content
    15. To Edit a Wiki Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Join a Space
    16. To Edit a Wiki Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Edit this page
    17. To Edit a Wiki Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Editing Toolbar
    18. Editing Functions
      • Bold, Italic, Underline
      • Color & Style
      • Text size
      • Bullet or Numbered List
      • Horizontal line
      Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie
    19. Editing Additions
      • Hyperlink
      • Images and Files
      • Widget - applets that give access to information
        • a software component that runs in the context of another program
      • Table
      • Special Symbol
      • HTML Code
      Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie
    20. Add Pages to Wiki Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Edit Navigation
    21. Add Tags and Edit Notes Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Add Tags or Edit Notes
    22. Collaboration
      • ONLY ONE PERSON can edit at a time.
        • Alternative - Create content in word processor first and cut and paste your work and save right away
      • Use the discussion tab to communicate with a group
      Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie
    23. Discussion Tab
      • Use the discussion tab to communicate with a group
      • Sign in
      • Add your ideas or comments
      • Has an email look/feel
      Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie
    24. My Mail Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Check Mail
    25. My Profile Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Profile
    26. My Profile Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Account Settings
    27. Track Edits Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Edits/Changes
    28. Manage Space Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Manage Space
    29. Let’s Begin to Create Wikis for Your Classroom Librarian Resources-Ready to Go (A Wiki) from www.flickr.com by user mega leslie Muelle Histórico | Salto [1] 2 On www.flickr.com by user RasDragon Let’ Jump In and Begin…
    30. My School Wiki
      • My School Wiki
      students on www.flickr.com by user meyshanworld
    31. “ The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Alvin Toffler American Writer & Futurist; former editor of Fortune Magazine “ World is in my hand” - Photo from flickr.com ~by simply fred http://www.quotationspage.com/search.php3?homesearch=21st+century&startsearch=Search Make a Difference

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