This document discusses using wikis in the classroom. It defines wikis and Web 2.0 as collaborative online tools that allow users to actively create and edit content. The document provides examples of how teachers can use wikis for class materials, assignments, projects and communication. It also introduces other Web 2.0 tools like Voki, GoAnimate and DoInk that can be used alongside wikis to create more engaging lessons. Overall, the document promotes using wikis and Web 2.0 applications to encourage student collaboration, interaction and participation.
2. Wikis In The Classroom
What is a Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is the move toward a more social,
collaborative and interactive World Wide
Web.
“A Web 2.0 site allows users to interact
and collaborate with each other in a
social media dialogue as creators of
user-generated content in a virtual
community, in contrast to websites
where users (consumers) are limited to
the passive viewing of content that was
created for them.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0
3. Wikis In The Classroom
Examples of Web 2.0
Examples of Web 2.0 include
social networking sites, blogs,
wikis, video sharing sites, hosted
services, and web applications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0
4. What is a Wiki?
A wiki is a Web 2.0 site that allows you to become
an active participant:
You can create or edit the site contents.
You do not need special technical skills.
All that is needed to get started is a computer
with an Internet connection.
A wiki is continuously being revised and is a
living collaboration whose purpose is the
sharing of the creative process and product by
many.
The word "wiki" comes from Hawaiian
language, meaning "quick" or "fast."
http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/wiki/
5. Why Wiki?
students develop writing and debate skills and
exposure to diverse perspectives
teacher can use as a central location for class
material and media
students can access, communicate and contribute to
a classroom Wiki from anywhere at any time
all grade levels can learn to use a Wiki
promote collaboration among students and other
classrooms while facilitating active learning
6. Why Wiki?
other Web 2.0 tools can be utilized and posted to a
Wiki to create more interesting and fun Wikis that
encourage student interest
multiple free wiki hosting sites
generate more student interest and promote social
interaction
easy to use and do not require advanced computer
skills and knowledge
if you can utilize Microsoft Word, you can Wiki
7. Today’s Objective
Encourage the incorporation and use of
Wikis in the Classroom
Introduce other Web 2.0 tools and how
these can be utilized with Wikis and other
resources to create more interesting and
collaborative lesson plans
Discuss lesson planning ideas
8. Pedagogical Uses of
Wikis
Collaborative storytelling
http://terrythetennisball.wikispaces.com/home
Collaborative writing
http://www.slideshare.net/isahigueras/collaborativ
e-writing-using-wikis
Collaborative dictionary
students post the words and their definitions into
the wiki
students add pictures and audio files of the
pronunciation of each word
share and collaborate with other classes
9. Pedagogical Uses of
Wikis
Students plan, develop and present projects
Collaborative projects:
http://andtothink.wikispaces.com/
http://crozetdigikids.wikispaces.com/
Civil+War+Novels
10. Pedagogical Uses of
Wikis
Teacher can use to post Classroom assignments
such as:
Notes
Worksheets
Handouts
Host on-line e-portfolios of student writing
Homework spreadsheet:
Central location for all assignments, project due
dates, and upcoming events for the entire grade
level.
https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhn2vcv5_164hj4tw6gf&pli=1
11. Pedagogical Uses of
Wikis
Create a digital class book:
Assign each student a letter of the alphabet, word, or topic and a wiki
page:
Each student builds a page about a word related to the class topic
Students can embed Glogs, upload photos and videos, and add text
to their pages
Use wiki's discussion thread for students to comment on each
other's wiki pages
Content ideas:
ABC wiki about any topic (page about a word related to the topic
starting with each letter of the alphabet)
50 states
Chemical reactions
Historical people, places, or events
https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhn2vcv5_164hj4tw6gf&pli=1
12. What Are Some Free
Wiki Sites?
Wikispaces.com
http://www.wikispaces.com/
http://www.wikispaces.com/content/tea
cher
Pbworks.com
http://pbworks.com/
Wetpaint.com
http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/
16. Your Ideas/Open
Discussion
List three ideas/ways you think you could use Wikis in
your classroom
What do you see as barriers to the incorporation of Wikis
in your classroom?
Time
Don’t see the benefit
Too Hard to Learn
Given what we have learned today, do you still think those
barriers are still valid or too hard to overcome?
17. Web 2.0 Applications You Can
Use With Your Wiki, Blogs,
Smart Boards or Website
Voki.com
http://www.voki.com/
GoAnimate.com
http://goanimate4schools.com/public_in
dex
DoInk.com
http://www.doink.com/
19. Voki
You can create personal Voki accounts for
free
Voki for classroom accounts for education:
Classroom accounts cost $29.95/year
30 day money back guarantee
Lesson plan database
Lesson plans are free for anyone to use
with or without a classroom acccount
20. Ways to Use Voki in Education
Have students make an avatar as a classroom introduction
Poetry and music composition
Students create poems or lyrics that can be spoken or
sung by their favorite avatar
Present vocabulary list of words for correct pronunciation
Foreign language
Students create short stories for their avatar to speak
Student book talk
Use to review and summarize books
Classroom newsletter
You can place a speaking avatar in a blog, email,
website or wiki
o http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=624
22. GoAnimate
Create free personal account
GoAnimate for education:
http://goanimate4schools.com/publicanimations
Lesson Gallery
You can access the lesson plan gallery with or
without a classroom account
Classroom accounts starting at $99.00/year
23. Ways to Use GoAnimate in
Education
Student presentations
Teacher presentations
Creative writing
Introduce concepts on your Wiki page:
Vocabulary words
Math concepts/definitions
Books
Rules for the classroom/ bullying
Music
24. Your Ideas/Open
Discussion
List three ideas/ways you think you could use Web
2.0 tools and Wikis in your classroom
Do the additional Web 2.0 tools add value and
interest to the Wiki and lesson planning?
Will this create more interest and participation by
your students?
Does this create more interest for the teacher to use
Wikis in their lesson planning?
25. For The Artist In All of Us
DoInk
Create animations
http://www.doink.com/
http://vimeo.com/418037
http://vimeo.com/407282
