Creating a Class Wiki

In this course, you have created a "class wiki" on a course, subject, or unit of study in which your students can participate in a K-12 or higher education setting. You have also had the opportunity to view each others’ wikis in specific curriculum content areas. Reflecting on this experience can be helpful as you move forward and plan to implement the use of wikis in teaching and learning. Please post a "comment" in response to the following question:

Which class wiki did you like the most? Refer to elements in the "Wiki Rubric" to support your decision (include the Title of the wiki and URL).

(image source: http://writingwiki.org/default.aspx/WritingWiki/For%20Teachers%20New%20to%20Wikis.html

Educational Wikis

In this course, you were given the opportunity to explore Internet resources on wikis for educational purposes and to participate in a real-world web-based collaborative educational experience on the topic of "Cyber Safety and Ethics" working in small groups and using the PBwiki tool. Now is a good time to reflect on your experience with wikis thus far. Please post a "comment" in response to the following questions (and support your responses):

1. Of the wiki resources that you have explored, discuss one wiki education example, one wiki resource, and one wiki tool that was most relevant and interesting to you as an educator. (include webpage titles, authors/organizations, and URLs)
   
   
2. Describe your experience in participating in the wiki group collaboration project on the topic of Cyber Safety and Ethics. Was it a positive experience? Were there challenges that you and your group had to overcome?
   
   
3. Can you think of specific wiki applications that would be worthwhile to use with students in a subject area that you teach?
   
   
4. Do you think wikis are a useful Web 2.0 tool to engage students of the Net Generation in learning? (please explain)

(image source: http://textoscolaborativos.wikispaces.com/)

Educational Blogs

In this course, you were given the opportunity to explore examples of educational blogs, Internet resources about blogs (e.g., online articles, presentations, videos), and blogging tools to provide you with a foundation for thinking about using blogs for teaching and learning. Please post a "comment" in response to the following questions (and support your responses):

1. What educational blogs did you view? Which one did you think was most effective? (include Blog titles, authors, and URLs)
   
   
2. What Internet resources about blogs did you view? Which one did you find most useful? (include Blog titles, authors, and URLs)
   
   
3. Which blogging tool did you explore? Would you recommend using it for an educational-type blog?
   
   
4. Do you think blogs are a useful Web 2.0 tool to engage students of the Net Generation in learning? (please explain)

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Net Generation in the Classroom

In this course, you have learned about the characteristics and interests of the "Net Generation," including educational considerations. Now, you’ll reflect on how you see yourself as a educator in relation to your students, who are members of the Net Generation. Please post a "comment" in response to the following questions (and support your responses):

1. Which generation do you think best reflects your personality, attitudes, and beliefs: Silent Generation, Boomers, Generation X, or Net Generation? Do you identify with more than one generation? Is the generation you identified with based on the year you were born or other intrinsic considerations?
   
   
2. What insights have you gained about teaching students of the Net Generation? Reference specific course material and Internet resources in your response.
   
   
3. How do you think you can best engage students of the Net Generation in learning, particularly in your subject area?

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Introduction to Web 2.0 Tools

In this course, you were given the opportunity to explore Internet resources (e.g., online articles, presentations, videos) as an introduction to Web 2.0 tools for educational purposes. Now, you can reflect on this exploration in this blog. Please post a "comment" in response to the following questions (and support your responses):

1. What were your initial reactions when you viewed the "Shift Happens" video? What skills and resources do you think students need to survive and thrive in 21st century society?
   
   
2. Which Internet resources about Web 2.0 tools did you view? (include website titles, authors, & URLs)
   
   
3. Which resource resonated with you the most about Web 2.0 tools? What insights did you gain?
   
   
4. What are your first impressions about using Web 2.0 tools in education? Do you think their use will play a role in developing students' skills for the 21st century?
   
   
5. Which Web 2.0 tools are you most interested in at this time for teaching and learning?

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