What+is+a+Wiki?

This webpage will Introduce wiki terminology. How is this all possible? Wikipedia will be demonstrated as a familiar example. Types of collaboration using wikis and how to use a wiki. Classroom Uses. Consideratons with using Wikis. Wiki rules will be discussed. flat

=Wiki terminology=

Simply said, a **wiki** is: - A webpage with an Edit Button - Easy to use - Perfect for collaborative learning

Wiki means "quick" or " hurry up" in Hawaiian. A wiki is a website that allows the users to read, write, edit, delete, collaborate, share, and archive ideas easily and //quickly from anywhere//. =How is this all possible?= Web 2.0 concept decribed as the read write web. Explain how it is possible to interact online and collaborate on Internet sites now.

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 * Web 2.0 examples:**

=Wikipedia - The most famous wiki = Let's take a look at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page



Examine the article, discussion, view source and history tabs and demonstrate their functions. Students will discuss the pros and cons of using wikipedia as a resource.

=Types of collaboration= Determined by purpose, intended audience, and type of participation in the wiki. A single wiki can have several layers of collaboration within it.
 * 1) Teacher to Teacher (peers)
 * 2) Teacher to Student (instruction and participation)
 * 3) Student to Student (peers)


 * Collaboration Among Teachers/Staff **


 * Collaborative workspace for staff working on documents or a large project
 * Collaboratively developed curriculum and resources
 * As a subject guide for complex topics
 * As a FAQ site for community guidelines, Open House materials
 * To share book reviews
 * To record and share meeting/conference proceedings
 * As easily update policy/procedure manuals
 * Planning space for professional development

=Examples of Wikis= http://linkinglearning.wikispaces.com/ - bare bones wiki-group of educators beginning curriculum writing tms-power-of-one.wikispaces.com/ -Grade 8 Holocaust unit - created collaboratively by teachers- students collaborate to add assignment content http://monsonclassroom.wikispaces.com/ -Grade 5 -monthly question with lists of responses from students and guests - goal 1,000 items more Wiki Examples =Classroom Uses= **Student Portfolios** - A wiki makes an easy shell for electronic portfolios where students can display and discuss their work with others.
 * Simple websites** -
 * Peer-reviewed projects** -an excellent forum for peer editing and peer feedback to help students improve their writing skills.
 * Group projects** -
 * Manage school and classroom documents** -
 * Classroom discussion and debate** -
 * Webquests and other Internet activities** for students to complete
 * Post classroom assignments** -
 * Collaborate with an international classroom** -

=Considerations= //(An article written by Educause summarizes much of this information:)// • Easy to use • Web-based • Anyone can make changes • Easily searched • <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Many free and open-source wikis to use <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">• <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Flexible <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">• Promotes communication among teachers, parents and students
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Why wiki? **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">• <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Too open (trust issues) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">• Security for students <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">• <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Concerns about ownership of content <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">• <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Disorganized <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">• <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Vandalism
 * Why not wiki?**

Wiki Rules Student Contract
 * Wiki Etiquette** for students to contribute or collaborate on the wiki: