Introduction to Wikis

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# Welcome and introduction to the workshop. [2 min]
# Welcome and introduction to the workshop. [2 min]
# Defining 'Wikis'  [2 min]
# Defining 'Wikis'  [2 min]
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**Play slide three "WikiDefinition" from Brian Lamb's Macromedia Breeze presentation.  
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**http://careo.elearning.ubc.ca/~blamb/wikiradio/
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[http://careo.elearning.ubc.ca/~blamb/wikiradio/]
# Demonstrate a number of different wiki software platforms used in an educational context. [7 min]
# Demonstrate a number of different wiki software platforms used in an educational context. [7 min]
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**Breifly demonstrate the WikiMatrix comparison tool [http://www.wikimatrix.org/]
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:*Breifly demonstrate the [http://www.wikimatrix.org/ WikiMatrix comparison tool[http://www.wikimatrix.org/]
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**Demonstrate how educators are using wikis
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:*Demonstrate how educators are using wikis
#The evoluation of a Wikipedia page [3 min]  
#The evoluation of a Wikipedia page [3 min]  
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**Play a portion of Jon Udell's screencast "Heavy Metal Umlat"  
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:*Play a portion of Jon Udell's screencast "Heavy Metal Umlat" [http://weblog.infoworld.com/udell/gems/umlaut.html]
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** [http://weblog.infoworld.com/udell/gems/umlaut.html]
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#Hands-on Activity using the ED5164 class wiki [http://www.editthis.info/HC_EdTech]. [18 min]
#Hands-on Activity using the ED5164 class wiki [http://www.editthis.info/HC_EdTech]. [18 min]
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**create an account on the class wiki  
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:*create an account on the class wiki  
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**edit/update your user 'profile' page on the class wiki
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:*edit/update your user 'profile' page on the class wiki
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**copy and paste prepared template or create from scratch.
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:*copy and paste prepared template or create from scratch.
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**create a link to a non-existent wiki page
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:*create a link to a non-existent wiki page
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**create an external link to another webpage or file on the internet (eg. image file, word document, etc.).
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:*create an external link to another webpage or file on the internet (eg. image file, word document, etc.).
#Wrap-up: (participants will record discuss/ideas/results to class wiki) [8 min]
#Wrap-up: (participants will record discuss/ideas/results to class wiki) [8 min]
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**Using the definition and participants experiences discuss as a group the advantages and disadvantages of wikis.
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:*Using the definition and participants experiences discuss as a group the advantages and disadvantages of wikis.
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**Identify potential uses of wikis in participant's instruction.  
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:*Identify potential uses of wikis in participant's instruction.
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==== Materials: ====

Revision as of 14:37, 2 February 2006


Contents

Instructional Plan for ED5164 Technology Presentation

Presenter: Don Moses Date: Feb. 4, 2006

Topic or Theme: Introduction to Wikis

Objectives: Participants will

- learn about wikis (definition, software, advantages/disadvantages) - add and edit text and formatting to a wiki page - create a link to another wiki page - identify instruction uses of wikis

Activities:

  1. Welcome and introduction to the workshop. [2 min]
  2. Defining 'Wikis' [2 min]
  • Play slide three "WikiDefinition" from Brian Lamb's Macromedia Breeze presentation.

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  1. Demonstrate a number of different wiki software platforms used in an educational context. [7 min]
  1. The evoluation of a Wikipedia page [3 min]
  • Play a portion of Jon Udell's screencast "Heavy Metal Umlat" [3]
  1. Hands-on Activity using the ED5164 class wiki [4]. [18 min]
  • create an account on the class wiki
  • edit/update your user 'profile' page on the class wiki
  • copy and paste prepared template or create from scratch.
  • create a link to a non-existent wiki page
  • create an external link to another webpage or file on the internet (eg. image file, word document, etc.).
  1. Wrap-up: (participants will record discuss/ideas/results to class wiki) [8 min]
  • Using the definition and participants experiences discuss as a group the advantages and disadvantages of wikis.
  • Identify potential uses of wikis in participant's instruction.

Materials:

  1. Whiteboard or Flipchart/markers
  2. Computer station with internet access for each participant
  3. Computer with internet access, LCD Projector, Screen?, Speakers for presenter

Handouts:

  1. Information will be made available on the class wiki and participants will be encouraged to add their own work, edits, discoveries, etc.
  2. Participants will receive a handout with wiki specific editing tips and a list of useful starting points.
  3. Participants will receive a copy of 7 Things You Should Know about Wikis.

Accommodation:

This session will use a variety of instructional strategies including lecture, visuals, demonstration and hands-on activities.

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