Wikis
Wikis are a great and simple way to coordinate group communication (as opposed to sending numerous emails back and forth- which I find really frustrating and time consuming!) Wikis enable all users to easily edit and save information on a wiki website. Links to other relevant websites can also be added to the wiki. Wikis can be set up at the following websites:
The opportunities for Wikis in the classroom are endless! Students could work collaboratively in groups to create joint construction text types, research projects, presentations etc. The beauty of wikis is that students access them anywhere, anytime! Students can access, contribute to and edit Wikis easily and collaboratively, at school or at home. Students will no longer have to huddle around one computer screen to complete their work, save multiple copies of their document on memory sticks, email updated work back and fourth or be “locked out” of a document because another user is currently working on it- this can be so frustrating, especially when you are working to a deadline!
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Both of the above websites look like interesting and practical educational social network sites which will support teachers who have completed the Web 2.0 course in utilising these tools within the classroom. It is definitely important to continue the professional dialogue that has been initiated while undertaking the Web 2.0 course. Continuing to ‘keep your finger on the pulse’ by staying in touch with other educators will be highly beneficial, both personally and professionally.
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