This presentation addresses the practical and pedagogical benefits of wiki use. It also shows the contexts in which wikis can be useful and highlights a number of great wiki sites in each of these contexts.

1. Why …and for what?

2. Hi, my name is Patrice.

3. Welcome to my little foray into the world of wikis!

4. We all know what a wiki is by now, right?

5. To refresh, let’s take a peak at what the (in)famous Wikipedia has to say.

7. So that’s a wiki, but why use a wiki and for what?

8. Let’s start with the “why”.

9. Why? The Nuts and Bolts

10. Wikis…1

11. Wikis…1 are free

12. Wikis…1 are free are easy to set up

13. Wikis…1 are free are easy to set up are easy to use, update and monitor

14. Wikis…1 are free are easy to set up are easy to use, update and monitor can be used on PCs or on Macs

15. Wikis…1 are free are easy to set up are easy to use, update and monitor can be used on PCs or on Macs can run on older computers

16. Wikis…1 are free are easy to set up are easy to use, update and monitor can be used on PCs or on Macs can run on older computers function with a slower Internet connection

17. Wikis…1 are free are easy to set up are easy to use, update and monitor can be used on PCs or on Macs can run on older computers function with a slower Internet connection can be accessed at home and at school

18. Wikis…1 are free are easy to set up are easy to use, update and monitor can be used on PCs or on Macs can run on older computers function with a slower Internet connection can be accessed at home and at school supply easy access to information due to keyword search

19. Beyond The Nuts and Bolts An Educational Perspective2

20. “Wikis enact knowledge building with and for others. The focus is on the community itself rather than on the individual learner. (Holmes, Tangney, FitzGibbon, Savage, & Mehan, 2004). The implications of communal constructivism for the university context are of particular import. In the words of Holmes et al. (2001), “What we argue for is a Communal constructivism where students and teachers are not simply engaged in developing their own information but actively involved in creating knowledge that will benefit other students. In this model, students will not simply pass through a course like water through a sieve but instead leave their own imprint in the development of the course, their school or university, and ideally the discipline.”3

21. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis

22. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis…

23. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay

24. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay “When students do not like what they see-for example, the approaches taken by others-they may act to create otherwise.” (Scardamalia et al. 1994)5

25. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic

26. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic All can participate.

27. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time

28. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time Students can take time to think so what they write can be well-considered.

29. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based

30. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based This places greater emphasis on quality content creation and/or comprehension.

31. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based promote negotiation and collaboration

32. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based promote negotiation and collaboration Non-hierarchical decision making can occur between students.

33. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based promote negotiation and collaboration permit collaborative document editing

34. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based promote negotiation and collaboration permit collaborative document editing Mutually edited content has the potential to improve the quality of ideas.

35. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based promote negotiation and collaboration permit collaborative document editing make feedback very public

36. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based promote negotiation and collaboration permit collaborative document editing make feedback very public Wikis provide a great opportunity to read and respond to others.

37. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based promote negotiation and collaboration permit collaborative document editing make feedback very public enable anonymity

38. The “Pedagogical Potential”4 of Wikis Wikis… maximize interplay are democratic work in real time use technology that is text-based promote negotiation and collaboration permit collaborative document editing make feedback very public enable anonymity With this anonymity comes responsibility. A teacher’s role is to provide guidance here.

39. So now we have a handle on the “whys” of wiki. Let’s talk about what we might use them for.

40. For What?

41. For What? Wikis can be used to…6

42. For What? Wikis can be used to…6 provide internal communication

43. For What? Wikis can be used to…6 provide internal communication create a collaborative environment

44. For What? Wikis can be used to…6 provide internal communication create a collaborative environment guide research

45. For What? Wikis can be used to…6 provide internal communication create a collaborative environment guide research create rich classroom experiences

46. Let’s get specific!

47. Internal Communication

48. Internal Communication Web pages tend to become out-of-date because only a few people add and maintain content. Not so with wikis.

49. Internal Communication Web pages tend to become out-of-date because only a few people add and maintain content. Not so with wikis. Since anyone can add to a wiki, communication amoung users can be more timely and relevant.

50. InternalCommunication Web pages tend to become out-of-date because only a few people add and maintain content. Not so with wikis. Since anyone can add to a wiki, communication amoung users can be more timely and relevant. Have you thought about using a wiki as a portal for assignments and to provide additional resources for your class?

51. Some examples of wikis used for internal communication

52. Some examples of wikis used for internal communication Classroom example: http://westwood.wikispaces.com A great initiative by Vicki Davis at Westwood Schools

53. Some examples of wikis used for internal communication Classroom: http://westwood.wikispaces.com A great initiative by Vicki Davis at Westwood Schools Staff Library: https://wiki.lib.umn.edu University of Minnesota Library

54. Some examples of wikis used for internal communication Classroom: http://westwood.wikispaces.com A great initiative by Vicki Davis at Westwood Schools Staff Library: https://wiki.lib.umn.edu University of Minnesota Library Canadian: http://hlwiki.slais.ubc.ca/index.php/UBC_HealthLib-Wiki_-_A_Knowledge-Base_for_Health_Librarians

55. Collaborative Environment

56. Collaborative Environment Collaboration=the exchange of ideas and knowledge within a group

57. Collaborative Environment Collaboration=the exchange of ideas and knowledge within a group The use of a wiki can expand collaboration into a very large audience

58. Collaborative Environment Collaboration=the exchange of ideas and knowledge within a group The use of a wiki can expand collaboration into a very large audience. A wiki is an ideal way for libraries to be at the centre of the schools, campuses and communities they serve.

59. Collaborative Environment Collaboration=the exchange of ideas and knowledge within a group The use of a wiki can expand collaboration into a very large audience. A wiki is an ideal way for libraries to be at the centre of the schools, campuses and communities they serve. A great tool for collaborative writing in schools!

60. Some examples of wikis used to promote collaboration

61. Some examples of wikis used to promote collaboration Collaboration in Elementary School: http:www.grandviewlibrary.org/thirdGradeWikis.aspx

62. Some examples of wikis used to promote collaboration Collaboration in Elementary School: http:www.grandviewlibrary.org/thirdGradeWikis.aspx Collaboration in Economics: http://welkerswikinomics.wetpaint.com/

63. Some examples of wikis used to promote collaboration Collaboration in Elementary School: http:www.grandviewlibrary.org/thirdGradeWikis.aspx Collaboration in Economics: http://welkerswikinomics.wetpaint.com/ Math collaboration: http://planetmath.org

64. Research Guide

65. Research Guide Wikis provide a great alternative to traditional subject guides or pathfinders

66. Research Guide Wikis provide a great alternative to traditional subject guides or pathfinders Wikis allow management of dynamic content

67. Research Guide Wikis provide a great alternative to traditional subject guides or pathfinders Wikis allow management of dynamic content Wikis enable and empower librarians to create and edit their own content. No web manager required.

68. Some examples of wikis being used as research guides

69. Some examples of wikis being used as research guides Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki www.libsuccess.org

70. Some examples of wikis being used as research guides Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki www.libsuccess.org The Biz Wiki: http://www.library.ohiou.edu/subjects/bizwiki/index.php/Main_Page

71. Some examples of wikis being used as research guides Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki www.libsuccess.org The Biz Wiki:http://www.library.ohiou.edu/subjects/bizwiki/index.php/Main_Page Doucette Library of Teaching Resources: http://wiki.ucalgary.ca/page/Doucette

72. Classroom Opportunities

73. Classroom Opportunities Vicky Davis (2006) suggests you use wikis for…

74. Classroom Opportunities Vicky Davis (2006) suggests you use wikis for… “Choose your own path” stories

75. Classroom Opportunities Vicky Davis (2006) suggests you use wikis for… “Choose your own path” stories Lesson summaries

76. Classroom Opportunities Vicky Davis (2006) suggests you use wikis for… “Choose your own path” stories Lesson summaries Collaboration of notes

77. Classroom Opportunities Vicky Davis (2006) suggests you use wikis for… “Choose your own path” stories Lesson summaries Collaboration of notes Concept introduction and exploratory projects

78. Classroom Opportunities Will Richardson (2009) suggests you use wikis for…

79. Classroom Opportunities Will Richardson (2009) suggests you use wikis for… Wiki book studies

80. Classroom Opportunities Will Richardson (2009) suggests you use wikis for… Wiki book studies creation of online texts for classroom curriculum

81. Classroom Opportunities Will Richardson (2009) suggests you use wikis for… Wiki book studies creation of online texts for classroom curriculum poetry wikis

82. Classroom Opportunities Will Richardson (2009) suggests you use wikis for… Wiki book studies creation of online texts for classroom curriculum poetry wikis history-of-the-school wikis

83. Classroom Opportunities Will Richardson (2009) suggests you use wikis for… Wiki book studies creation of online texts for classroom curriculum poetry wikis history-of-the-school wikis brainstorming wikis

84. Classroom Opportunities Will Richardson (2009) suggests you use wikis for… Wiki book studies creation of online texts for classroom curriculum poetry wikis history-of-the-school wikis brainstorming wikis Shall I go on?

85. Some examples of wikis being used to create rich classroom opportunities

86. Some examples of wikis being used to create rich classroom opportunities A book study: Turn Homeward, Hannelee http:wiki.woodward.edu/hannelee/doku.php

87. Some examples of wikis being used to create rich classroom opportunities A book study: Turn Homeward, Hannelee http:wiki.woodward.edu/hannelee/doku.php Mrs. Garmey’s Classroom Wiki: http://mrsgarmey.wikispaces.com

88. Some examples of wikis being used to create rich classroom opportunities A book study: Turn Homeward, Hannelee http:wiki.woodward.edu/hannelee/doku.php Mrs. Garmey’s Classroom Wiki: http://mrsgarmey.wikispaces.com GCSE History Wiki: http://gcsehistory.wikispaces.com

89. Some examples of wikis being used to create rich classroom opportunities A book study: Turn Homeward, Hannelee http:wiki.woodward.edu/hannelee/doku.php Mrs. Garmey’s Classroom Wiki: http://mrsgarmey.wikispaces.com GCSE History Wiki: http://gcsehistory.wikispaces.com Wikibooks: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Main_Page

90. Some examples of wikis being used to create rich classroom opportunities A book study: Turn Homeward, Hannelee http:wiki.woodward.edu/hannelee/doku.php Mrs. Garmey’s Classroom Wiki: http://mrsgarmey.wikispaces.com GCSE History Wiki: http://gcsehistory.wikispaces.com Wikibooks: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Main_Page “Flat Classroom” projects: http://www.flatclassroomproject.org

91. Thank you for joining me in what Chad Boeninger calls “The Wonderful World of Wikis”!7

92. He also describes what qualities are required to create a wiki…8

93. He also describes what qualities are required to create a wiki…8 “a vision”

94. He also describes what qualities are required to create a wiki…8 “a vision” “some creativity”

95. He also describes what qualities are required to create a wiki…8 “a vision” “some creativity” “and the desire to explore something new.”

96. My Resources Boeninger, C. (2007). The Wonderful World of Wikis: Applications For Libraries. In N. Courtney, Library 2.0 And Beyond: Innovative Technologies and Tomorrow’s User (pp. 24-33). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Boyd, R. (2007). The Wiki Way. Retrieved from http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/Wikis Davis, V. (2006). How I use Wikis. What do you do? Retrieved from http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/08/how-i-use-wikis-what-do-you-do.html Fountain, R. (2005). Pedagogical Potential. Retrieved from http://www.profetic.org/dossiers/article.php3?id_article=970 Richardson, W. (2009). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press. Wiki. (2010). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki

97. My Footnotes(in lieu of in-text citations) 1 Boyd (2007) 2 Fountain (2005) 3 Fountain (2005) (p.1) 4 Fountain (2005) (p.1) 5 Fountain (2005) (p.1) 6Boeninger (2007) 7Boeninger (2007) (p.24) 8 Boeninger (2007) (p.33)

98. If you would like to read more of what I read… Meredith Farkas at WebJunction http://www.webjunction.org/technology/web-tools/articles/content/438229 Darlene Fichter, Using Wikis to Support Online Collaboration in Libraries http://library2.usask.ca/~fichter/articles/2006.01.Using_Wikis_to_Support_Online_Collaboration_in_Libraries.pdf