WIKIS FOR "DUMMIES" IN EDUCATION
Wikis are not that complicated. It enables users to actively exchange their thoughts as the wiki software empowers them to edit the page rather than just passively reading it. As the above YouTube video suggests, wiki is a generic tool with endless possible applications. In education, wiki is a powerful tool to enrich learning in an engaging environment.
I could see the following to happen using wiki in education:
ONLINE LEARNING: this can enable students to learn without physically be present in the classroom. Teachers can lead the discussion in text or in video that would result to student output in also in text and in video.
SCIENCE FAIR PREPARATION: This can help maximize time in preparing a Science Fair Projects as students can ubiquitously work. Science teachers will see the progress and the result. Students will experience a very engaging learning environment that will draw from them their creativity and wisdom.
WORLDWIDE LEARNING EXCHANGE: With any subject or topic, wikis can open up channels of exchange from students all over. Students will be a able to draw new perspectives from their peers who are from other cultures and disciplines.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Teachers can learn and upgrade their knowledge from the professional community that will be develop through wikis. Aside from the knowledge and experience exchanges, the hyperlinks can lead teachers to a vast wealth of information pertinent to the subject at hand.
LANGUAGE LITERACY: Students can improve their communication skills as they can create a group which has a specific goal for language learning. They can be a group that is for improving writing skills in grammar and spelling. They can be a group of ESL students that will practice their English communication through their exchanges. In each of these, they can have a moderator who will guide, correct, and model towards improving their communication skills.
For the passionate and creative mind, wiki can be everything for education. To achieve the goals of successful learning through wiki, one just needs to BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME!
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I could see the following to happen using wiki in education:
ONLINE LEARNING: this can enable students to learn without physically be present in the classroom. Teachers can lead the discussion in text or in video that would result to student output in also in text and in video.
SCIENCE FAIR PREPARATION: This can help maximize time in preparing a Science Fair Projects as students can ubiquitously work. Science teachers will see the progress and the result. Students will experience a very engaging learning environment that will draw from them their creativity and wisdom.
WORLDWIDE LEARNING EXCHANGE: With any subject or topic, wikis can open up channels of exchange from students all over. Students will be a able to draw new perspectives from their peers who are from other cultures and disciplines.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Teachers can learn and upgrade their knowledge from the professional community that will be develop through wikis. Aside from the knowledge and experience exchanges, the hyperlinks can lead teachers to a vast wealth of information pertinent to the subject at hand.
LANGUAGE LITERACY: Students can improve their communication skills as they can create a group which has a specific goal for language learning. They can be a group that is for improving writing skills in grammar and spelling. They can be a group of ESL students that will practice their English communication through their exchanges. In each of these, they can have a moderator who will guide, correct, and model towards improving their communication skills.
For the passionate and creative mind, wiki can be everything for education. To achieve the goals of successful learning through wiki, one just needs to BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME!
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1 comment:
Hi Norman!
I noticed that no one has commented on this blog post, so I decided to make the time to drop you a few lines.
I want you to know that I thoroughly enjoyed reading what you had to share about Wikis for the Classroom. Moreover, I had such an inspirational experience after visiting your wiki pages for YouTube, as well as your Eye Spot Video Mixing at UOGEDTECH.
You are indeed technologically savvy, and I hope I can count on you - should I require technology assistance some time in the very near future. Anyway, keep up the great work Norman!
Have a wonderful Day!
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