Wiki_Examples

__Examples of Classroom Wikis:__
Categories are from //5 Strategies for Using Wikis in the Classroom// by David Wetzel
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 * Wiki filing cabinet:** Teachers can store files, images, videos, and other information in a special teacher access controlled area of the classroom Wiki. One advantage is that the teacher can enter the information anytime and from anywhere using the Internet. This is great for weekends or over the summer when teachers cannot enter their school. Other examples of information that can be stored in a teacher’s Wiki filing cabinet are information for upcoming newsletters, artifacts of student work, drafts of projects being developed, examples of everyday life in the classroom for a scrapbook, and backup resources.

Educationalwikis A collection of articles, links, tutorials about how to use wikis in the classroom.


 * Wikis as a Classroom Webpage**: This strategy provides everyday information for students use during the school year. The advantage is that everything a teacher needs and students use is centrally located, eliminating the need for maintenance of a separate website and learning to use special software. Examples of things that can be on a Wiki classroom webpage are calendar of events, newsletters, homework assignments, handouts, notes, science safety rules, classroom rules, power point presentations, pictures of students in class working on projects, and parent permission forms. Remember that access is controlled by the teacher, typically only given to students and their parents.

Economics Wiki used as a class website. You will have to authenticate to get to this site. English Wiki used as a class website. Advertisement supported. Health Occupations Wiki for a student organization or club.


 * Online Resources for Classroom Use.** A list of websites that provided appropriate information related to subject content is provided by the teacher for student use during the school year. The advantage is that websites can be added that meet school district website filtering requirements. The second advantage is that the list is dynamic, because websites can be added or deleted as better online resources are located. The third advantage is that students are provided with acceptable online resources for their school work.

Data Management (Math) A Wiki used as an online textbook. Anatomy Anatomy resource/textbook compiled by many different writers.


 * Students Demonstration of Knowledge**. Students provide information that fits within specific parameters on the Wiki to demonstrate what they have learned. One example is when students create original work that fits within the ABC format. One page is designated for each letter of the alphabet and students submit written work and pictures (citing sources) to explain what they just learned in a social studies, math, English, or science unit. A second example is when students create a timeline of United States historical events from 1800 to 1850.

Biology Each student is given a page on which the teacher sets project expectations. The student completes the rubric as they complete the assignment. Chemistry The students make a periodic table.


 * Collaborative Projects using Wikis.** This technology tool is ideal for project-based learning, cross curricular projects in middle school teams, and thematic units. One advantage of Wikis in collaborative projects is that they are online. Students with access to the Internet outside of school can work together to complete projects without having to be in school. Also just like none Wiki projects; defining roles and clearly defining the activity, along with assessments are crucial to the success of collaborative learning projects using this strategy.

Math Wiki class project. Students are to build a Wiki page illustrating an curriculum outcome that ties in to their standard course of study. The teacher's main page is found [|here]. Social Studies A service learning project hosted on a Wiki. Social Studies Current events class project.