SLF2008 Wikis (Simplified)

Using Wikis to Neil Winton 2008 develop the four capacities of A Curriculum for Excellence and improve literacy

neil winton pt english @ perth academy perth & kinross council glow mentor blogger

i learned how to walk... 1963

i learned how to run... 1964

i learned how to teach... 1990

i’m learning how to learn... 2007

learning intentions better understanding of wikis able to relate their potential to the 4 capacities realise they can enhance literacy

success criteria you understand some of the ways you can use wikis you see potential uses for them you don’t glaze over at the name Wiki!

1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language 300 35 generations generations ago printing is ago writing is developed developed

  1700 generations           ago, modern man             emerges and starts             developing language            2000 Always on web 300 35 generations 1985 PC / networking generations ago printing is 1970 Fax / electronics 1955 Television / Mass Media ago writing is developed 1940 Radio / Talking Films developed 1925 Telephone / Silent Films 1910 Telegraph / Photography

i can haz cheezburger plz?    2000 Always on web 1985 PC / networking 1970 Fax / electronics 1955 Television / Mass Media 1940 Radio / Talking Films 1925 Telephone / Silent Films 1910 Telegraph / Photography

web1.0 the read only or static web

Image: Alec Couros

web2.0 the read <-> write web

Image: Alec Couros

tools wordpress blogger typepad wikispaces rss flickr bebo myspace facebook del.icio.us iTunes vuvox netvibes pageflakes edublogs youtube google- earth gmail google-docs zamzar co-comment edubuzz.org edu.blogs.com skitch tinyURL flock firefox windowslivewriter amazon technorati digg toondoo spock dopplr scrapblog slideshare buzzword skitch

wikis hawaiian for ‘hurray/quick’ communal websites easy to use edited by many people open source

Is Wikipedia the greatest threat to civilization since Ghengis Khan?

literacy |ˈlɪt(ə)rəsi| Deﬁnition of Literacy Literacy is the set of skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language which society values and ﬁnds useful. Literacy and English cover paper 2008

Wikipedia Facts (from Alexa.com) 8th Most popular website in the world (as of 9:15am today!) Online since 13th Jan 2001

which wiki?

using wikis

a curriculum for excellence

successful learners conﬁdent individuals with: with: • enthusiasm and motivation for learning • self-respect • determination to reach high standards of • a sense of physical, mental and emotional achievement well-being • openness to new thinking and ideas • secure values and beliefs • ambition and able to: and able to: • use literacy, communication and numeracy • relate to others and manage themselves skills • pursue a healthy and active lifestyle • use technology for learning • be self-aware • think creatively and independently • develop and communicate their own beliefs • learn independently and as part of a group and view of the world • make reasoned evaluations • live as independently as they can • link and apply different kinds of learning in • assess risk and make informed decisions new situations • achieve success in different areas of activity To enable all young people to become responsible citizens effective contributors with: with: • respect for others • an enterprising attitude • commitment to participate responsibly in • resilience political, economic, social and cultural life • self reliance and able to: and able to: • develop knowledge and understanding of • communicate in different ways and in the world and Scotland’s place in it different settings • use technology for learning • work in partnership and in teams • understand different beliefs and cultures • take the initiative and lead • make informed choices and decisions • apply critical thinking in new contexts • evaluate environmental, scientiﬁc and • create and develop technological issues • solve problems • develop informed, ethical views of complex issues

caves of mull

mixed messages successful learners use technology for learning responsible citizens make informed choices and decisions conﬁdent individuals assess risk and make informed decisions effective contributors solve problems

why wiki? engages pupils enhances learning real world experience

wikis …grant me the serenity to accept the pages I cannot edit, The courage to edit the pages I can, And the wisdom to know the difference http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/erm04/ermo452.asp

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