In completing the wiki assignment, I learned a lot about the process of actually completing something like this online. It was difficult to figure out how to do some of the things, but after playing around with it I was able to find some really fun things like adding a YouTube video. I realized that when doing something like this with a classroom of students, you should know all the technical aspects of it because if the teacher doesn't understand it, its going to be a mess. Another thing I learned was how many different ways you could use a wiki. For example, in science you could make a wiki with different projects, you could use it for vocab words, or you could use it in math for different projects. It gives us a whole new way to present material or assess students while using technology.
My favorite part of the wiki is the pictures. We took pictures around the school, but we also included pictures of ourselves. Two of the girls in my group went to the Buckwheat Festival and took pictures, and we also have a video of the Bruceton Dam. I think the pictures really show what the school is like and how the community is. Another thing I liked that we did was interviewing the principal and the teacher education coordinator. I think this was an original idea and I enjoyed getting to know them better. Hope you enjoy our wiki!! :)
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A Wiki does have lots of possibilities in the classroom as well. I like the idea of "divide and conquer" when it comes to big projects. I don't agree with one thing you said though. I don't think it is necessary for the teacher to know how everything works. Students will figure it out. Then they can take on the teacher role and teach other students when they need it. I used to believe that, but by the time I would know an application well, something new would be out. Once I let go of that feeling that I had to know everything, I started seeing wonderful things emerge from my room.
ReplyDeleteI think you all did a wonderful job with the Wiki. You truely captured our school.
I really enjoyed looking at your wiki, it captures your school and informs people of the community. I loved the participants page it shows originality by including pictures on the play ground. One other addition I found intriguing and personal were the quotes under each person’s information about them. The wiki as a whole show originality and the community of your school.
ReplyDeleteErin,
ReplyDeleteThanks for inviting me to be a part of your Blog. As mentioned by both the ladies who have already commented on your earler post, the possibilities continue to be discovered. Hopefully, you will find these to be helpful.
John Stallings