1. CIT USF Wikis and Blogs Project March 5, 2009 Karyn Schell Department of Modern and Classical Languages kschell@usfca.edu

2. AGENDA 1. Wikis for Third and Fourth Semester Spanish 2. Ideas for Implementing Wikis 3. Tips from Experts on How to Implement Wikis 4. Blogs for Third and Fourth Semester Spanish 5. Questions and Discussion 6. Idea Sharing

3. What is a Wiki? Definition: wikipedia.org “Wikis in Plain English”

4. Wikis for Third and Fourth Semester Spanish Weekly 2-part journal assignments Responses to specific questions related to grammar and themes discussed in class Description of linguistic or cultural activity related to Spanish-speaking world

5. Ideas for Using Wikis in FL Instruction Janecki, 2008; Narbona, 2008 Language Courses: create and edit a composition recipe book short stories script for a TV show exam review guides

6. Ideas for Using Wikis in FL Instruction Literature Courses: exam review guides summaries and reviews of stories journal entries of characters from texts collaborative novels Content and Culture Courses: travel guides/ tourist brochures biographies of famous people summaries of current events technical or instructional manuals

7. Ideas for Using Wikis in FL Instruction Miscellaneous: data bank for instructional materials departmental collaboration (e.g., program information, by-laws, minutes from meetings) questionnaires and surveys coordination materials (e.g., syllabi, course calendars, tutoring information, etc.)

8. Tips from Experts on How to Implement Wikis Getting Started/What to Explain to Students: what is a wiki how it will be used collaborative and linguistic goals grading criteria split the class into groups either provide specific topics for the wikis or let students nominate the topics techniques and strategies on how to collaborate (including necessary target language vocabulary and constructions)

9. Tips from Experts on How to Implement Wikis Elements of a Good Wiki: provide context that engages a reason for content to be written and adjust it accordingly engage students in topics with which they can make a personal connection provide the students with rubrics that clearly describe the expectations of the assignment assign students to groups of 4-5 people with a wiki per group

10. Tips from Experts on How to Implement Wikis Elements of a good wiki… provide clear input and due dates for each stage of the process substitute the wiki for other comparable assignments (i.e., do not give them additional work) provide time in class for students to meet in groups and verbally plan the upcoming stages and procedures

11. Tips from Experts on How to Implement Wikis Slavin's Six-Stage Model of Group Investigation (1995): 1. Identify topics and form groups: scan sources, propose topics and categorize suggestions; form heterogeneous groups based on topic of interest; instructor facilitates organization 2. Plan the learning task: what to study; who does what; how to study; purposes and goals

12. Tips from Experts on How to Implement Wikis Slavin's Six-Stage Model… 3. Carry out the investigation: gather information; contribute individually; analyze data; exchange, discuss, clarify and synthesize ideas; reach conclusions 4. Prepare the group presentation: determine essential message; plan how to report; plan what to report; coordinate plans

13. Tips from Experts on How to Implement Wikis Slavin's Six-Stage Model… 5. Present the group project: variety of forms; audience involvement; peer feedback 6. Evaluate achievement: high-order thinking; application of knowledge; inferences; investigation of certain aspects; how conclusions were reached

14. Blogs for Spanish Language Courses Third and Fourth Semester: Weekly 2-part journal assignments Summaries of articles students read on their own outside of class related to a specific Spanish-speaking topic or country Description of linguistic or cultural activity related to Spanish-speaking world Intermediate Conversation: Access to instructor’s and students’ podcasts Post information on campus and local events

15. Questions and Discussion

16. Idea Sharing