I value the time we had today to search all of the compiled wiki resources. The resources proffered various suggestions for the use of wikis in the content areas. I am currently using wikispaces for digital portfolios. I have some ideas about modifying my use of the wiki for a digital portfolio for next year.
I never knew Teachertube existed. It is a valuable resource to meet the needs of multiple intelligence learners.
In addition to creation of special projects with a wiki, I think I will use a wiki to present information to my classes. I could keep notes, slide shows, concept maps, etc. in an online depository. Students would then be able to access the information from home. Better yet, they could develop it for the class. Having that modeled for me via the Emerging Tech wiki was thought-provoking.
I really like the idea of a wiki becoming a public digital space. I would love to have students be able to take notes electronically during a class. This would truly require an acceptance of students being able to multi-task. I know this would be difficult for many teachers to accept. Silent thinkers would be able to document their big ideas without feeling intimidated by speaking in front of the class.
The possibilities are endless, but I NEED more computer access!!
02 May 2007 at 03:21 pm | #
Yes…wikis are like a public “container” that all can access. Certainly an interesting concept this idea of anyone sharing anything, anytime. What skills do you think kids need to have in order to use this tool properly. Can you see how it might prove too disruptive a technology?
05 May 2007 at 07:16 am | #
Is it skills or focus? Wiki pages allow for a free flow of ideas. Let them type away. However, maybe what is needed is a way to keep them focused. Similar to Journal entries as in the “old” days. Lynn and I are being energized with all these thoughts and new tools. When will we be able to start testing our ideas? I agree with Lynn, we need computer access in our classrooms to start investigating our theories and ideas in order to see how they will work in our classroom environment.
05 May 2007 at 12:55 pm | #
Yes…I think focus is definitely a skill students need. Has the definition of “focus” changed? Does it need to? How would a student define focus? Do they see themselves as focused, even though they are doing half a dozen things at once? Or are you seeing focus as in the writing—keeping their writing and flow of ideas focused as opposed to all over the place?