This document discusses the use of blogs and wikis in education. It explains that Web 2.0 encourages collaboration and active participation from users. Blogs allow users to post content in reverse chronological order and readers can comment. Wikis enable collaborative content creation where many users can edit pages simultaneously. The document provides examples of how teachers can use blogs and wikis to create online learning communities, give students a voice, and encourage sharing of ideas.

1. ICT for Learning - Nightcliff Technology Precinct
Blogs & Wikis
Presented by Shane Pilkie
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au

3. The World is Changing
Our Learners Web 1.0 vs Web 2.0
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4. The Read/Write Web
• Users are active
• Shared meaning
• Collaborative
• Create & Publish content Image: 'SOL 2010'
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• Content flows in many directions
• No HTML knowledge needed

5. Activity
What single word describes Web 2.0?

6. Activity
What single word describes Web 2.0?

7. Web 2.0 Pedagogy
• Learning becomes more personalised
• Encourages group & individual activity
• Fosters collaboration
• Enables sharing and exchange of
information
• Students actively involved in content
creation

8. Blogging Basics
Web log - blog
From Wikipedia
A blog is a type of website...
...updated with new content from time to time.
Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order
Good blogs are interactive.
Visitors can comment.

9. Common Features
• Most blogs share a common format
• Articles / Posts listed chronologically
• WYSIWYG editing
• Readers can comment on posts
• Links to related sites

10. Uses
• Teacher / Group Collaboration
• Personalised Learning
• Generating dialogue
• Reflections
• Professional Learning
Image: 'The Hidden Pond'
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11. Benefits / Outcomes
• 24/7 Learning Community
• Giving learners a voice
• Authentic audience
• Encourage sharing ideas
• Enables multiple feedback loops
• Supports differentiation
Image: 'open 24 hrs'
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12. Image: 'road to hana'
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About Wikis
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13. About Wikis
Image: 'old style wiki'
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14. Features of Wikis
• Collaborative
content creation
• Easy to create /
update pages
• Keeps records of
editing / versions
• 2 states - read &
edit
Image: 'Obligatory WIki Photo'
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15. Which tool? When?
Blogs Wikis
• Online diaries • Editable webpages
• some people can make posts • Some people can make changes to
• anyone can comment any part of the page.
• greater degree of control by the • greater potential for participation
administrator • greater flexibility in layout and
• Easier to keep tidy organisation

16. Planning Your Blog or Wiki
• What is the purpose?
• What will you / your students write about?
• How often?
• Audience - who? why would they read it?
• Who will comment?
• Who will post?
Image: 'Where I Teach'
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17. Take
the
plunge!
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