Module 2 Wikispaces: A Training Module

Patsy KrajSpring 2011

University of West Georgia

Read Me FirstRead Me First

To Complete this module visit: http://trainingmodwiki.wikispaces.com/

Wikispaces will provide an online collaboration environment that can be edited by members of the wiki.

This is a self-guided module with tutorials to learn about Wikispaces and how to use this tool for collaboration.

It is suggested that you use the tutorials for setting up your account and getting started.

To complete this module you will need a computer with Internet access and Microsoft PowerPoint software.

Who is Patsy Kraj?Who is Patsy Kraj?

Patsy Kraj is a biology teacher at Wheeler High School, in Marietta, Georgia. She will be completing an Ed.S. in Instructional Technology from the University of West Georgia in Fall 2011.

Mrs. Kraj has studied technology integration and desires to help teachers integrate technology into their curriculum.

Why Wikispaces?Why Wikispaces? Wikispaces has been chosen because

teachers need an asynchronous means of department collaboration.

Wikispaces will support the school wide collaboration initiative. Teachers will be planning collaborative units for the 2011-2012 school year.

Wikispaces will provide a transparent means of collaboration and maintain a portfolio for the collaborative units.

WikispacesWikispaces

From :http://trainingmodwiki.wikispaces.com/

ObjectivesObjectives Teachers will be able to design a wiki.

Teachers will be able to upload to a wiki.

Teachers will be able to edit a wiki.

Teachers will be able to invite other people to join their wiki.

Teachers will use Wikispaces to collaborate with other department members.

IncentivesIncentives Teachers will receive PLU credit for

participating in and completing this in-service.

Teachers will have an asynchronous collaboration environment, which will give the teacher more control over their planning time.

AASL – Standards for the AASL – Standards for the 2121stst Century Learner Century Learner

3.1 Skills

3.1.2 Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners.

3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.

AASL – Standards for the AASL – Standards for the 2121stst Century Learner Century Learner

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3.2 Dispositions in Action

3.2.1 Demonstrate leadership and confidence by presenting ideas to others in both formal and informal situations.

3.2.2 Show social responsibility by participating actively with others in learning situations and by contributing questions and ideas during group discussions.

3.2.3 Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others.

ISTE – National ISTE – National EducationEducation

Technology Standards Technology Standards

5.Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership: Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

Teachers:

a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.

d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.

Georgia Performance Georgia Performance Standards - GPSStandards - GPS

Will vary in each content area.

Example for Science

SCSh 6. Students will communicate scientific investigations and information clearly.

d. Participate in group discussions of scientific investigation and current scientific issues.

Guiding QuestionsGuiding QuestionsConsider these questions as you work through

the module.

1. How will an asynchronous collaboration impact your planning time?

2. What are some benefits for using Wikispaces to collaborate?

3. What types of information can you share with other people in a wiki?

Guided Practice –Guided Practice – Explore Wikis Explore Wikis

1. Conduct a google search for educational wikis or use the wikis provided under resources.

2. Explore three wikis and take note of format, accessibility, and sections.

3. Reflect on your experience.

Lessons Learned from Lessons Learned from Exploring WikisExploring Wikis

Reflect on what you experienced.

1. What elements would you include for a wiki you create

2. What elements did not work and would not be included?

3. What are some challenges to watch out for designing a wiki?

4. What questions or concerns do you have about Wikispaces after this experience?

Guided Practice –Guided Practice –Edit a WikiEdit a Wiki

1. Go to http://wikispaces.com

2. Click on create a new account

3. Enter your email address and username

4. Go to http://trainingmodwiki.wikispaces.com

5. Click on Edit Practice on the toolbar

6. Click on the edit tab

7. Type a sentence or upload a file.

8. Click Save and see your edit to the wiki appear!

Lessons Learned from Lessons Learned from Editing WikisEditing Wikis

Reflect on your experience.

1. What are the benefits of being able to edit wikis?

2. What were some of the difficulties you encountered?

3. How can this feature enable better collaboration?

Guided Practice –Guided Practice –Create Your Own WikiCreate Your Own Wiki

1. Log into your Wikispaces account.

2. Click Create New Wiki

3. Choose a name for your new wiki

4. Click on “Edit This Page”

5. Start creating your wiki immediately!

6. When you are finished click “Save”

Lessons Learned from Lessons Learned from Creating a WikiCreating a Wiki

Reflect on your experience.

1. What were some problems you encountered?

2. How did you overcome those problems?

3. What would you like to take note of for the next time you create a wiki?

Resources – Resources – TutorialsTutorials

http://www.wikispaces.com/content/wiki-tour

Resources-Resources- Additional Help Additional Help

http://educationalsoftware.wikispaces.com/Wikispaces+Tutorial

Resources – Resources – What is a wiki?What is a wiki?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki

Resources – Wikis in Resources – Wikis in EducationEducation

http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/wiki/

http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com/wiki+workshop

http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Examples+of+educational+wikis

Resources – Using Resources – Using Wikis for Online Wikis for Online

CollaborationCollaboration https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://

mwpwiki.pbwiki.com/f/Using%252BWikis%252Bfor%252BOnline%252BCollaboration.pdf

Resources – Using Resources – Using Wikis in the ClassroomWikis in the Classroom

http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/page/How+we+use+wikis+in+class?t=anon

Resources – ArticlesResources – Articles Wiki Pedagogy by Renee Fountain

http://www.profetic.org/dossiers/dossier_imprimer.php3?id_rubrique=110

The wiki as knowledge repository: Using a wiki in a community of practice to strengthen K-12 education by Geoff Sheehy http://ateacherswrites.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/the-wiki-as-knowledge-repository-using-a-wiki-in-a-community-of-practice-to-strengthen-k-12-education/

Resources - PodcastResources - Podcast Ed Tech Live Interview Adam Frey &

Vicki Davis http://audio.edtechlive.com/necc2007wikis.mp3

Resources – Tip Resources – Tip BookmarkBookmark

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Wikispaces Quick Start 

1. Go to wikispaces.com

2. Pick a Username and Password

3. Enter your e-mail address

4. Choose a name for your new wiki

5. Click on “Edit This Page”

6. Start creating your wiki immediately!

7. When you are finished click “Save”  

EvaluationEvaluationWikispacesWikispaces Module Teacher Module Teacher

EvaluationEvaluation

Take this survey at: http://www.surveymnkey.com/s/C37TX6S

1. As a participant, were you well informed of the objectives for this workshop?

2. Did this training module help you to better understand how to create a wiki?

3. Will the content presented in the workshop help to improve collaboration within your department?

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4. Were the objectives for this workshop accomplished?

5. After completing this training, do you feel confident to use Wikispaces for collaboration?

6. Would you recommend this training module to other faculty members?

7. Did this workshop meet your expectations?

8. What suggestions can you offer to improve this training module?

Help is available!Help is available! Help is still available when this module is

completed

1. The module will continue to reside on the t-drive as a reference.

2. Contact the media center anytime with questions or to schedule a one-on-one help session.

patsy.kraj@cobbk12.org

ReferenceReferenceWikispaces. (2011). Retrieved March 3, 2011,

from http://wikispaces.com