WIKIS INTRODUCTION AND DEMONSTRATION

Katherine Fu & Mei-Lin Yeh

Does this look familiar to you?

Wikis = Collaboration

Wonderful tool to engage interpersonal intelligent learners within same or different districts

(Teachers new to Wiki)

History

WikiWikiWeb was the first wiki site. In 1994, Ward Cunningham developed the first wiki

software. WikiWikiWeb, originally described as "the simplest

online database that could possibly work.“ "Wiki" is a Hawaiian word for "fast“ and can be

expanded as "What I Know Is“. A shuttle ran between airport’s terminals called “Wiki

Wiki” at Honolulu International Airport. Therefore, the Wiki was named instead of “quick” by Mr. Cunningham.

(adopted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki)

Background

A wiki is a collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone with access to contribute or modify content, using a simplified markup language.

Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites. For example, Wikipedia is one of the best-known wikis.

In early 2000s, Wikis were used in business to provide intranet , project communication, and documentation.

Today, not only do companies use wikis, but also schools and universities use wikis to enhance group learning.

(adopted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki)

So what are Wikis exactly?

For Visual Learners, we are using this way to explain

what are wikis…Wiki in plain English

Available online Wikis SpacesWiki Spaces

Comments Web links

Writing Wiki

For students http://writingwiki.org

Wikipedia Free encyclopedia http://www.wikipedia.org

Wikibooks Online library and educational textbook

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Main_Page

Teaching Wiki

For teachers to brainstorm teaching contents, pedagogy, and research ideas

http://teachingwiki.org/default.aspx/TeachingWiki/Home%20Page.html

Pbwiki Private company http://pbwiki.com/

Wetpaint Private company http://www.wetpaint.com

Wikispaces InstructionalTechnologyClass

www.wikispaces.com

Demonstration of Wikis

Subscribe as wikispaces members Join the Instructional Technology Class

group http://

instructionaltechnologyclass.wikispaces.com/

Accept members to join the group (Wiki space manager)

Wikis Activities

Activity Instruction

0 - 5 mins: Group 1: Class Activity_Page 1 Group 2: Class Activity_Page 2 Group 3: Class Activity_Page 3 Group 4: Class Activity_Page 4

6 -10 mins: Group 1: Class Activity_Page 2 Group 2: Class Activity_Page 3 Group 3: Class Activity_Page 4 Group 4: Class Activity_Page 1

Application of Wikis in Education Science

Science Fair Projects History

Research materials related to a historical event or people and

are required to post their reflection and questions. Art/Humanics

Scriptwriting Health/Physical education

Collaborate health lifestyle behaviors, and how we enhance

our health and stay active.

Application of Wikis cont.

Math Students work in groups to solve challenging word

problems. Literature

Students read the same literature chapters and then are required to answer questions about the materials and pose questions for discussion.

Higher Education Collaborate on lesson plans or research projects between colleagues in same discipline or inter-disciplines by

posting feedback or suggestions on wikis.

How teachers introduce wikis to students? Introduce the rules for writing on wikis. Developing a system for recording the

efforts and accomplishments of individuals. Talk with students about the conventions

they will establish for co-authoring. Create own style guide and culture. Ask students to play particular roles “Guard”

(Teachers new to Wiki)

Pros and Cons

No need to know HTML. Anyone can write on

wikis. Writing process can be

seen. Password protected,

intra- or inter- organization(s) communication.

No authorship/ownership will be claimed on wikis.

Not a presentation space nor a course management.

Not a good idea for visuals and design options.

Not good for those who are uncomfortable with public writing.

(Teachers new to Wiki)

Advantages Disadvantages

References

Education WorldWhat is wiki?

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial098b.shtmlScript Writing

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techlp/techlp054.shtmlTech lesson http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/techlp.shtml

Wikis in plain Englishhttp://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?

viewkey=c04c7bfc822caf7c7459 Teachers new to Wiki

http://writingwiki.org/default.aspx/WritingWiki/For%20Teachers%20New%20to%20Wikis.html

Wikis in K-12 classroomhttp://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Wiki_in_a_K-12_classroom

Using Wikis in Math Classeshttp://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/using_wikis_in_math_classes