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wikis. Implementing wikis in e-learning. What is a wiki?. Collaborative online space Create Edit Restructure content Asynchronous communication. Wikis Can Provide. Constructivist Learning Environment Individual interactivity Collaborative learning Cognitive tools Authenticity.
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wikis Implementing wikis in e-learning
What is a wiki? • Collaborative online space • Create • Edit • Restructure content • Asynchronous communication
Wikis Can Provide • Constructivist Learning Environment • Individual interactivity • Collaborative learning • Cognitive tools • Authenticity
Wiki Types • Public • Everyone can view & edit • Protected • Everyone can view but only members can edit • Private • Only members can view and edit
Wiki Examples Protected & Private Sites
Wikis Can Also Be • A simple website maintained by one or two people.
Wikis Can Also Be • A private space for small groups
Wikis Can Also Be • Project workspace • Selected contributors
Wikis in e-learning Where do they fit?
Ideas for e-learning • Collaborative workspace • Learning community • Social site/getting to know you • Student e-portfolios • Online journals • Research notebooks • File sharing space • Discussion forum
7 Ways to Use Your Wiki • Excellent podcast on wiki uses • The image links directly to the audio file http://www.educause.edu/blog/dianao/EDUCAUSEPocketEdition6UsesofWi/166136
A Few Wiki Resources • The E-Learning Coach • Links to wikis in e-learning • UBC Wiki • A space for UBC students, staff and faculty • E-learning • An e-learning resource site built by student contributors
Wiki Hosts • Wikispaces • Hosts free sites for K-12 educators • PBWorks • Hosts free & premium sites • Wetpaint • May not be suitable for K-12, but okay for higher education
References Designing and Implementing E-Learning. (2008) http://designing.flexiblelearning.net.au/gallery/activities/wikis.htm Educause. (2010) http://www.educause.edu/ Elearning Coach. (2010) http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning2-0/using-wikis-for-elearning/ PBWorks. (2010) http://pbworks.com/ Seitzinger, Joyce. (July 31, 2006). Be Constructive: Blogs, Podcasts, and Wikis as Constructivist Learning Tools http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/220/be-constructive-blogs-podcasts-and-wikis-as-constructivist-learning-tools Wikispaces. (2010) http://www.wikispaces.com/