Thursday, October 30, 2008
Journal 7: Wiki's
Technology is defined as the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technological means and their correlation with life, society, and the environment. It is also considered a process, invention, method, or an area of interest. The technology I learned about using the website Web 2.0 (http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=wikis) is “wikis.” Wiki’s are collaborative websites that users can easily modify, edit, or delete content via email. The threads of discussion on this particular use of technology were how to use wikis to teach writing. Numerous educators collaborated on how they implemented wikis to support writing by creating discussion forums that students could use to discuss debatable issues in preparation for persuasive essays. Another wiki immersion experience was having students post their journals assigned on various aspects of the classroom and begin a dialogue for response on the journals. My favorite discussion was incorporating a parent wiki, so parents can remain informed and support classroom community. The multiple discussions on the use of wiki’s in the classroom is useful tool for future educators because it is a beneficial resource for ideas on how to immerse students into technology.
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wow!! I never knew that about wiki's.
As a parent, I like the idea of a parent wiki! I would love it if my son's school provided this today. I'm sure that in the future this will become more common among teachers. I think it's a fabulous tool.
I agree with you especially when it comes to creating a wiki for the parents to use. I think that would be a great tool for the parents to stay connected and know what is going on in their child's classroom.
I loved the idea of how parents can be informed of how their kids are doing in schools! That could always help out!
As long as parents have access to the internet, I think this is a great idea. So many families in the district I want to teach in are not able to afford computers or internet service. The district is working to implement a program for parents to come to the school library and use computers there. However, use in the classroom would be fantastic. I like the idea of use for debate prep and peer help with writing assignments.
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