Marissa and Pamela MEDU 764 September 19, 2011

 A wiki is a web site that lets any visitor become a participant: you can create or edit the actual site contents without any special technical knowledge or tools.  You will need a computer with an Internet connection.  A wiki is continuously “under revision.” Teacher is in control of everything!  One famous example is Wiki-pedia, an online encyclopedia with no “authors” but millions of contributors and editors.  The word "wiki" comes from Hawaiian language, meaning “fast or quick”. Retrieved September 14, 2011 from

PROS  Limitless wikis!  3 different levels of privacy to protect your students’  It’s free and easy to use  Posting on a wiki page is simple and effortless  Offers themes and fonts to design and personalize your wiki  Every revision is tracked  Number and for feedback and assistance with any problems CONS   Slows computer down at times  Cannot access most files offline  Students and staff are not familiar with it  Protected Privacy is $5 per month (unless k-12 education)  Difficulty removing unwanted editing  File limit is 10MB (unless embedded)

 Share worksheets, projects, syllabus, homework assignments and activities on your wiki page  Embed videos, images, or documents on your page  Post blogs about a certain lesson or class discussion you previously had in class  Use for substitutes instead of lengthy lesson plans

 Projects and presentations easy to upload vs. a timely routine of logging in, thumb drives, etc.  Improves class management  Enhances student motivation and subject interest  No passwords for students  Wiki video Wiki video

 Personal Reasons/Personal Interests  Class Reunions  Librarians  Organizations or Clubs  Athletics and Coaching  International Communications  Businesses  Can you think of any other uses?

 "I have used countless technological tools -- but I have never found a tool so useful in the educational process.“ -Vicki Davis, Westwood Schools  "Wikispaces has been great so far. It is an amazing thing to learn through community building activities in an online environment that encourages the free exchange of ideas and emphasizes high level, clear communication and critical thinking.“ -David Conlay, Estancia High School  "There is just nothing out there that is so simple to use! [...] It's definitely the best wiki-hosting solution that we've come across, both for its simplicity and its style!“ -Leigh Blackall, Blended Learning Retrieved September 14, 2011 from

 Wiki Can Be used for all Subjects.  All educators can: ▪ Create Study Guides ▪ Display Book Lists, Author Reviews, Vocabulary Lists ▪ Post Daily Lesson Plans and Assignments for students who are absent or struggling with a concept. ▪ Create/Post additional homework assignments or essay questions. ▪ Display Student examples, works, and other helpful visual aides such as rubrics and additional readings

 Collaborative Learning/Group Work/Debates  Extra Assignment for Both Struggling Learners and Advanced  Inquiry Based Discussions can take place outside the classroom

 Examples of wikis:  College Course Wiki College Course Wiki  School Wiki School Wiki  Class Wiki Class Wiki  Business Wiki Business Wiki  School Prom Wiki School Prom Wiki  Before you set your own wikispace up for your classes, pay attention to this short instructional tour instructional tour

 It’s Fast and Easy  Cheap and Protected by Privacy Laws  Go to:  Refer to handout

Wikispace  Phone: (866) WIKI- WIKI  Marissa  Phone: (724)  Paula  Phone: (412) 

 Brian Swartzlander, Classrooms for the Future Coach and Kiski Area Social Studies Teacher, Sept  “How to Build an Educational Wiki” http://  “How to Create a Wiki Page.” Web. 11 Sept  “Using Wikis in the classroom.” Sept