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=Wiki While You Work: An Introduction to Wikis in Education=

Create your own Wiki: http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers/

**Slides**
media type="file" key="Wikis CAG 2008.mov" View larger (or Download): [|Wikis CAG 2008.mov]

Outline

 * Welcome and Introductions**
 * Welcome Activity


 * The Read-Only Web**
 * Powerful resource for educators and students, but…
 * Information moves from publishers to consumers
 * Information cannot be edited
 * The One-Way Web
 * Web 1.0


 * The Read/Write Web**
 * It is now as easy to create as it is to consume.
 * Anyone can publish, share, and change information
 * Two-Way Web
 * Web 2.0
 * This is changing our world!


 * Wikis**
 * Websites anyone can edit.
 * //If you can use a word processor, you can use a wiki!//
 * Visitors can see a history of changes and revert to earlier versions.
 * Visitors can discuss the page in a threaded forum.


 * Educational Wikis**
 * Collaboratively Authored Class Texts
 * Writing Projects
 * Group Projects
 * Sharing Resources
 * Grade Level Teams
 * Subject Area Teams
 * Professional Development


 * Examples**
 * The Wikipedia - [|http://www.wikipedia.org]
 * Dave Conlay's Aristotle Experiment - http://aristotle-experiment.wikispaces.com
 * Eva Wagner's Houghton-Mifflin Tech Resources Wiki - http://hmtech.wikispaces.com
 * Eva Wagner's Technology Integration Projects for Grades K-3 - http://techtips.wikispaces.com
 * Dan McDowell's Wiki Resources - http://www.ahistoryteacher.com/necc2006/
 * More Workshop Wikis - http://edtechlife.com/?p=1487 and http://edtechlife.com/?p=1494
 * More Examples (A wiki about wikis in education!) - http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/


 * More On Educational Wikis**
 * [|Why Wiki?]
 * [|The Infinite Wiki Machine]
 * [|Wiki While You Work] (Long Video)
 * [|Wikis in Plain English] (Short Video)
 * See another great workshop about wikis (from CTAP IV): http://www.ctap4.org/infolit/wiki.htm


 * Better Wikis**
 * Multiple Modalities
 * Scaffolding
 * Authentic Purpose
 * Educational Role-Play
 * Permeable Classrooms
 * Multi-Cultural & Global Awareness
 * Make a contribution
 * Make a connection


 * Benefits**
 * Engagement and Motivation
 * Context
 * Inquiry
 * Collaboration
 * Reflection and Metacognition

Additional GATE Benefits
 * Discovery and Self-Directed Learning
 * Discussion and Debate
 * Depth and Complexity
 * Continuity and Comprehensiveness
 * Ethical Standards
 * Social and Emotional Development
 * Unique and Original Expressions
 * Positive Self Concepts
 * Differentiated...


 * Concerns**
 * [|Information Literacy]
 * Inappropriate Content
 * Inappropriate Sharing
 * [|Threats and Cyber-bullying]
 * Intellectual Property (Check out [|creativecommons.org] for alternative licensing.)
 * [|Fraud and Identity Theft]
 * [|Stalkers and Predators]
 * Free Speech Concerns
 * [|Lack of Understanding]
 * More Internet Awareness and Safety Resources: http://internetawareness.wikispaces.com


 * Proactive Strategies**
 * Citizen Journalism and Citizen Police Work
 * Legal Protections
 * Safety Tips for Students
 * Safety Tips for Parents
 * Communication and Empathy


 * Reflection and Evaluation**
 * Reflection Activity