logging in or signing up Wikis medwardsmusic Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 18 Category: Education License: Some Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 02, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Wikis : Wikis Building Collaboration Into Your Online Class Michael Edwards, September 7, 2010 What is a wiki? : What is a wiki? Wikis in Plain Englishhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY IN SIMPLEST TERMS: : IN SIMPLEST TERMS: A wiki is a website that anyone* can edit. *Anyone = approved members of the wiki Slide 5: EDIT BUTTON Slide 6: Page content can now be edited. Common features of most Wiki platforms : Common features of most Wiki platforms Easy to edit. No coding required. “WYSIWYG” editors Common features of most Wiki platforms : Common features of most Wiki platforms Tracking/History of edits to see who changed what Common features of most Wiki platforms : Common features of most Wiki platforms Easily include media from elsewhere (Images, Attach files, Embed YouTube/etc.) So what does that give us? : So what does that give us? Easy Collaboration! : Easy Collaboration! Slide 12: “But wait, why should I care about fancy online tools like Wikis?” “Good teaching is good teaching.” : “Good teaching is good teaching.” - Lawrence C. Ragan, Penn State U. If I may put you on the spot… : If I may put you on the spot… What is good teaching? : What is good teaching? Good teaching… : Good teaching… Encourages interaction between instructor and student. Encourages interaction & collaboration between students. Good teaching… : Good teaching… Uses active learning techniques Gives prompt feedback Good teaching… : Good teaching… Emphasizes time on task Communicates high expectations Respects diversity (of talents, experiences, and ways of learning) Source: http://www.westga.edu/~distance/webct/facultymanual/AfacCommun.html The Problem : The Problem Assertion: The first things to disappear in many online classes are interaction and active learning. Danger: “online” = correspondence course? Passive Learning in the Classroom : Passive Learning in the Classroom Passive Learning Online : Passive Learning Online Solutions to loss of interaction : Solutions to loss of interaction Collaborative Learning Interaction, discussion, access to instructor and peers. Situational Learning Simulations, scenario-based learning, case studies. Active Learning Role-playing, debate, cooperation, response, activity. How Could A Wiki Be Used For Collaboration? : How Could A Wiki Be Used For Collaboration? How could I use a wiki? : How could I use a wiki? Collaborative Project / Case Study Role-playing, group work Resource Collection Annotated links, article summaries Knowledge Building / Concept Mapping Mini-wikipedias! Examples : Examples Collaborative Group Project https://sites.google.com/site/bhs133section01groups16/ Resource Gathering / Knowledge Building https://sites.google.com/site/cde121teachingonline/ What students need… : What students need… Start simple Early/easy assignment to get feet wet Provide clear expectations Connect directly to course objectives Provide feedback early and often Why You Win : Why You Win Process + product options for assessment Secretly get your students to do all the work (this can be a win for them too, actually) Promote a sense of community Easily include rich media Organize a group project on one site instead of across tons of emails. Why Students Win : Why Students Win See how a project comes together over time Chance to demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, collaboration See how other groups did their work Learning beyond the textbook or powerpoint. Where can I create a Wiki? : Where can I create a Wiki? Google Sites: http://sites.google.com My personal favorite. PBWiki: http://www.pbwiki.com Wikispaces: http://www.wikispaces.com More…! (Just google it) This stuff is free, right? : This stuff is free, right? Yes and no. The tools are freely available (usually). Costs: Time for planning/development Time for training Time for students to get used to using the tools Iterations to improve on your activity design and delivery. Recap : Recap Wikis are versatile, editable websites Great for collaboration / group work Active learning and collaborative work can make an online course more engaging Using online tools requires a time investment Students need to be eased into use of these tools Any questions? : Any questions? You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Wikis medwardsmusic Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 18 Category: Education License: Some Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 02, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Wikis : Wikis Building Collaboration Into Your Online Class Michael Edwards, September 7, 2010 What is a wiki? : What is a wiki? Wikis in Plain Englishhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY IN SIMPLEST TERMS: : IN SIMPLEST TERMS: A wiki is a website that anyone* can edit. *Anyone = approved members of the wiki Slide 5: EDIT BUTTON Slide 6: Page content can now be edited. Common features of most Wiki platforms : Common features of most Wiki platforms Easy to edit. No coding required. “WYSIWYG” editors Common features of most Wiki platforms : Common features of most Wiki platforms Tracking/History of edits to see who changed what Common features of most Wiki platforms : Common features of most Wiki platforms Easily include media from elsewhere (Images, Attach files, Embed YouTube/etc.) So what does that give us? : So what does that give us? Easy Collaboration! : Easy Collaboration! Slide 12: “But wait, why should I care about fancy online tools like Wikis?” “Good teaching is good teaching.” : “Good teaching is good teaching.” - Lawrence C. Ragan, Penn State U. If I may put you on the spot… : If I may put you on the spot… What is good teaching? : What is good teaching? Good teaching… : Good teaching… Encourages interaction between instructor and student. Encourages interaction & collaboration between students. Good teaching… : Good teaching… Uses active learning techniques Gives prompt feedback Good teaching… : Good teaching… Emphasizes time on task Communicates high expectations Respects diversity (of talents, experiences, and ways of learning) Source: http://www.westga.edu/~distance/webct/facultymanual/AfacCommun.html The Problem : The Problem Assertion: The first things to disappear in many online classes are interaction and active learning. Danger: “online” = correspondence course? Passive Learning in the Classroom : Passive Learning in the Classroom Passive Learning Online : Passive Learning Online Solutions to loss of interaction : Solutions to loss of interaction Collaborative Learning Interaction, discussion, access to instructor and peers. Situational Learning Simulations, scenario-based learning, case studies. Active Learning Role-playing, debate, cooperation, response, activity. How Could A Wiki Be Used For Collaboration? : How Could A Wiki Be Used For Collaboration? How could I use a wiki? : How could I use a wiki? Collaborative Project / Case Study Role-playing, group work Resource Collection Annotated links, article summaries Knowledge Building / Concept Mapping Mini-wikipedias! Examples : Examples Collaborative Group Project https://sites.google.com/site/bhs133section01groups16/ Resource Gathering / Knowledge Building https://sites.google.com/site/cde121teachingonline/ What students need… : What students need… Start simple Early/easy assignment to get feet wet Provide clear expectations Connect directly to course objectives Provide feedback early and often Why You Win : Why You Win Process + product options for assessment Secretly get your students to do all the work (this can be a win for them too, actually) Promote a sense of community Easily include rich media Organize a group project on one site instead of across tons of emails. Why Students Win : Why Students Win See how a project comes together over time Chance to demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, collaboration See how other groups did their work Learning beyond the textbook or powerpoint. Where can I create a Wiki? : Where can I create a Wiki? Google Sites: http://sites.google.com My personal favorite. PBWiki: http://www.pbwiki.com Wikispaces: http://www.wikispaces.com More…! (Just google it) This stuff is free, right? : This stuff is free, right? Yes and no. The tools are freely available (usually). Costs: Time for planning/development Time for training Time for students to get used to using the tools Iterations to improve on your activity design and delivery. Recap : Recap Wikis are versatile, editable websites Great for collaboration / group work Active learning and collaborative work can make an online course more engaging Using online tools requires a time investment Students need to be eased into use of these tools Any questions? : Any questions?