Wikis
Objectives
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the pros and cons of using a wiki
- Explain the pros and cons of using Wikipedia as a resource
- Edit content and create hyperlinks on a class wiki page
Reading Assignments and Other Resources
In this module we will be learning about and using wikis to collaborate as a class. Your reading assignments and other resources can be found below.
- EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative 7 Things You Should Know About Wikis - http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7004.pdf
- Wikispaces Page, Knull-Innovate, What is a Wiki - http://knull-innovate.wikispaces.com/What+is+a+Wiki%3F
- Wikipedia Article - Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki
- BossierAIM Wiki Etiquette and Guidelines - http://bossieraim.wikispaces.com/Wiki+Etiquette+and+Guidelines
Wikis in Plain English embedded from SchoolTube, Ventnor Educational Community Complex
Wikipedia and You embedded from TeacherTube, Cfitzpatrickkaplan
Assignment 1On the "Weebly Links" page of the class wiki, http://mhsweb20.wikispaces.com/, add a link to your Weebly site with your code name and the title of your site. You can follow the format that was started by me; use Heading 1 for your name. Make sure your link opens in a new window (see screenshot below). Below your name and link to your site, add a brief description about the your topic and content of the site you are building for this course.
Scoring Rubric |
Assignment 2On the "Interesting Links" page of the class wiki, http://mhsweb20.wikispaces.com/, add a link to any website that is related to your chosen topic with a two to three sentence description of the site. Follow the format that was started by me. Make the title of your site Heading 2, and include your code name and date along with your link and description.
You may not link and describe a site that has already been entered by someone else. Scoring Rubric |
Task Checklist
- Complete all reading assignments and view videos and presentations
- Complete Assignment 1
- Complete Assignment 2