Main presentation on using wikis in education. See my other presentations for the intro and teaser.
http://rachelboyd.blogspot.com
http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com
9. Why s
are great!
They can run with a
slower Internet
connection
10. Why s
are great!
They are available
from home and
school
11. Why s
are great!
They facilitate
collaboration
12. So, what is a
?
This video, by the folks at Commoncraft,
explains the theory behind a wiki “in Plain
English” without using ANY technology!
http://www.teachertube.com/skin/player/fullscreen2.html?file=/flvideo/4339.flv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY
[This presentation is embedded on my wiki page of notes:
http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com
Should you wish to view the presentation again.]
14. s are…
A type of web site that allows users to easily
add,
remove,
and otherwise edit and change
some available content
This ease of interaction and operation
makes a wiki an effective tool for
collaborative authoring.
15. Two important
buttons!
When using a wiki there are two
important buttons to understand and
use.
They are:
and
16. Types of s
Space types:
• Public:
Can be viewed by anyone.
Also can be edited by anyone.
• Protected:
Can be viewed by anyone
Only can be edited by members of the space.
• Private:
Can only be viewed or edited by members of
the space.
18. Keeping s safe
• Keep wiki ‘protected’ so only members
can edit
• Use students first names/initials only on
the wiki and for user names
• Track users’ comments in discussion tabs
• Parents can be invited to join
• Emails not necessary to sign up - email wikispaces with
details instead
• Use history tab to undo any ‘changes’
• School rules apply - have a wiki
agreement or policy with students
19. Top s to
view
http://del.icio.us/wikiworkshop
Then click on “top wikis” on the sidebar
20. Walkthrough
Ways and ideas wikis can be used in the
classroom
http://del.icio.us/wikiworkshop
Then click on “wiki tour” on the sidebar
21. basics
Creating a “space”
Editing a page (using the toolbar)
Creating a link
Inserting pictures
Uploading files/documents
Creating a new page
Using page history
Using the discussion tab
22. Top Tips
Small edits
Save regularly
Use the history
Refresh page before writing
Make use of the discussion tab
24. There are numerous places to get
and start a wiki for free.
We will be using Wikispaces
who provide advertising-free wikis
to teachers and educators.
25. More??
• Notes, presentations and tutorials on:
http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com
[click on wiki workshop in the sidebar]
• Links to top wikis and professional
readings on:
http://del.icio.us/wikiworkshop