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=Wiki While You Work: An Introduction to Wikis in Education= //Originally developed by Mark Wagner, Ph.D., President & CEO, EdTechTeam, Inc.//

//Adapted and revised by Caleb Abraham, St. Peter Lutheran School, Hemlock, Michigan// 

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Read-only Web v. Read/Write Web

 * The Read-Only Web**
 * Powerful resource for educators and students, but…
 * Information moves from publishers to consumers
 * Information cannot be edited
 * The One-Way Web (Web 1.0)


 * The Read/Write Web**
 * It is now as easy to create as it is to consume
 * Anyone can publish, share, and change information
 * Two-Way Web (Web 2.0)
 * This is changing our world!

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Wikis

 * Wikis**
 * A wiki is a website that anyone can edit.
 * //If you can use a word processor, you can use a wiki!//
 * Visitors can see a history of changes and revert to earlier versions.
 * Visitors can discuss the page in a threaded forum.


 * Wikipedia**
 * Online encyclopedia
 * Collaboratively authored and edited
 * Over 18 million users worldwide
 * Over 4 million articles in English
 * Great resource, but…
 * Use with caution

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 * Educational Wikis**
 * Collaboratively authored class texts
 * Writing projects
 * Group projects
 * Sharing resources
 * Grade level teams
 * Subject area teams
 * Professional development
 * Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
 * ePortfolios
 * Clubs, PTAs, and events
 * Mapping of concepts, brainstorming
 * Presentation tools

Why Use Wikis?

 * Benefits**
 * Engagement and motivation
 * Context-embedded learning
 * Inquiry-driven learning
 * Collaborative learning
 * Reflection and metacognition
 * 21st-century skills

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 * Concerns**
 * Information literacy
 * Inappropriate content
 * Inappropriate sharing
 * Threats and cyber-bullying
 * Intellectual property
 * Fraud and identity theft
 * Stalkers and predators
 * Lack of understanding

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Explore Existing Education Wikis
**Activity 1: Evaluate Educational Wikis (and participate in a wiki discussion)** Assessment 1: Complete after Activity 1

Getting Started with Wikispaces
**Activity 2: Edit a Wiki Page** Assessment 2: Complete after Activity 2 **Activity 3: Create Your Own Wiki with Wikispaces.com** Assessment 3: Complete after Activity 3

**Using Wikispaces in your classroom**
**Activity 4: Create an Implementation Plan for your classroom** **Activity 5: Share Your Own Wiki** (May be completed after the workshop) **Course Evaluation**: Please complete the course evaluation surveys after completion of the workshop. Top of Page