I am so glad to see the definition of a "wiki" in this course. When our school's library Wiki was set up, I was somewhat surprised at the name and how it was to be used. As this library sign-up system was put in place, it freed up most teachers. They could instantly go on the website, edit the page with their info, and/or sign up for time in the library. Although this was a great system, it had the element of intimidation for some. I was one of these teachers and had to gradually learn how to manipulate it. Yeah, a new day of learning!
This is an amazing tool! I love the fact that anyone can edit, save, and be in the "know of info"!
Code Blue This is about a 6th grade class learning about the body.They opened their own online medical clinic. The page is set up as colorful and eye-catching with moving images. Each button opened a link for info on certain part of body. This blog setup contains age-appropriate info that is presented in an interesting way. There was a separate page with many links to science/health websites that would be interesting to 4th grade and up. I plan to use this website wiki for informational support.
Go West Oregon Trail Info by 3rd graders. There were examples of graphic organizers and work submitted by that class. There were links for time lines, animals, and other interesting examples of that area. I know this would be a helpful example of how to gather and exhibit a similar unit of facts about Texas. Rather than a notebook, students might be able to show their info on a wiki. Quite a beginning for our fourth grade to show Texas facts. Interesting!
Grazing for Digital Natives -This website wiki had much information that would support my teaching and professional information needed for success. There were links that I plan to use in order to keep me up to date with technology. I believe the author will be expeditious in maintaining current information.
Wikis are amazing and provided with endless avenues of ideas. Hopefully, we can use this support in the fourth grade teacher planning, networking together.
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