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] | ||
| - | + | :*Play slide three "WikiDefinition" from Brian Lamb's Macromedia Breeze presentation. | |
| - | + | [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] | ||
| - | + | :*Breifly demonstrate the [http://www.wikimatrix.org/ WikiMatrix comparison tool] [http://www.wikimatrix.org/] | |
| - | + | :*Demonstrate how educators are using wikis | |
#The evoluation of a Wikipedia page [3 min] | #The evoluation of a Wikipedia page [3 min] | ||
| - | + | :*Play a portion of Jon Udell's screencast "Heavy Metal Umlat" [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] | ||
| - | + | :*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.). | |
#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] | ||
| - | + | :*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. | |
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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:
- Welcome and introduction to the workshop. [2 min]
- Defining 'Wikis' [2 min]
- Play slide three "WikiDefinition" from Brian Lamb's Macromedia Breeze presentation.
- Demonstrate a number of different wiki software platforms used in an educational context. [7 min]
- Breifly demonstrate the WikiMatrix comparison tool [2]
- Demonstrate how educators are using wikis
- The evoluation of a Wikipedia page [3 min]
- Play a portion of Jon Udell's screencast "Heavy Metal Umlat" [3]
- 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.).
- 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:
- Whiteboard or Flipchart/markers
- Computer station with internet access for each participant
- Computer with internet access, LCD Projector, Screen?, Speakers for presenter
Handouts:
- Information will be made available on the class wiki and participants will be encouraged to add their own work, edits, discoveries, etc.
- Participants will receive a handout with wiki specific editing tips and a list of useful starting points.
- Participants will receive a copy of 7 Things You Should Know about Wikis.
- EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. (2005, July). 7 things you should know about wikis<i>. Retrieved January 13, 2006, from http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7004.pdf
Accommodation:
This session will use a variety of instructional strategies including lecture, visuals, demonstration and hands-on activities.
