Welcome to the 2 second post in a series of 6.
Today's topic is around the ideas of Wiki's and no; I don't mean Wikipedia well kind of. Had you ever thought that internet based learning would be so advance, the ideas of computers have contributed to a new era of Learning and information sharing.
After watching the video based on the school district of Arizona, we see how the use if Wiki's, a digitize dwelling of information has become useful for many teachers. "Beyond Textbooks" is a teacher related wiki site that allows teacher to collaborate, discuss and exchange information. Starting off as a small idea between teachers in one school has now grown to be state wide. A repository of information which creates a hotlist of ideas, where teachers can contribute by adding resources and ideas.
The magic of wiki's is that it reaches not only the teachers but leaks into the classrooms and influences the students. Because students know that they are potentially learning the same material at the same time as another student who is elsewhere gives them a sense of connectedness, encouraging the students to want to learn.
Wiki's are a tool which goes beyond just one person’s perspective, allowing the opinions of others. It is a great way for students to learn off each other as well as teachers. It can be used for several purposes, like having students interact without needing to be present altogether. It aims is to bring people to together, share ideas and collaborate.
What do you think of Wiki's?
Is technology going to far?
For what purposes can you see yourself using or creating a wiki?
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