- A wiki is a website that is collaboratively edited and maintained by a group of people.
- Wiki users can edit the content within the Wiki anyway they want. They also have the ability to re-organize and update the structure of a Wiki.
- Wikis are designed for collective writing and editing that lead to high levels of interaction among students.
- There are many benefits for using wikis in the classroom. Some of those benefits include using technology in a meaningful way, it allows for peers and colleagues to collaborate together, and it allows students to receive feedback about their learning.
- The use of Wikis can foster a collaborative learning environment that mirrors how problems are solved in real life. Students can learn problems are not solved alone because one person can't know enough to completely solve complex social and technological problems.
- Teachers can create a "standards wiki" that will include a collection of academic information and class notes in order to meet teaching standards set by the state.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Chapter 8 Wikis as a Collaborative Learning Strategy
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Teachers who teach high grade levels should consider having a lesson plan that includes creating a Wiki in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI think all teachers should use and contribute to a standards wiki. It seems like a win-win situation for the teachers. They will get some help in the classroom and hopefully they are helping another colleague on some level in creating an enriching learning environment for the students.