http://eslwikiwise.wikispaces.com/
An introduction to the what, why and how of using wikis in the ESL classroom. made for PD on site at Beverly Hills Intensive English Centre- 2010
Francine Harvey
5. You can support the unique needs of ESL learners through:
Visual Aides
Message abundancy through multiple learning styles
Audio Files that allow for multiple hearings
Direct links to the „real world‟ safely and easily.
Flash Video (linked or uploaded) for visual reinforcement
7. The wiki can provide students with opportunities
to chat, share ideas and build friendships.
8. A wiki can teach students how to learn, to enjoy learning
and take risks on their learning journey.
9. A wiki can be used to prompt, invite, encourage and
teach students through mail and discussions.
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11. Organise a lesson with a sequence of tasks.
Add links to useful websites and upload your files for
students to view on line ….paperless!
Students progress through tasks at their own pace
= classroom differentiation!
12. On the wiki tell your students what you are
teaching them or what you taught them in
class, this can work as a revision. Also
homework and weekly tasks.
13. students benefit from seeing each others work yet this
rarely happens in the classroom.
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15. Your wiki is private. All actions are transparent and no
member actions or comments are anonymous with the
“Wiki Statistics” tool on Wikispaces.com.
16. When is it good to use a wiki?
When the wiki activity helps to develop an awareness of language
When the wiki activity increases communication amongst language
learners
When the wiki activity engages learners and tempts them to
participate more fully
When the wiki activity portrays, and helps to understand and deal
with, real life issues, questions and problems
When the wiki activity is showcasing student computer generated
work
When the wiki activity allows for peer feedback and constructive
criticism of student work and ideas
When the wiki activity builds a sense of community and belonging
17. When is it not so good to use
the wiki?
When it fails to do any of those last points.
...or indeed hampers them!