Ashley Bonte EDET 650 Fall 2013 Design The teacher responses to the questionnaire in the analysis stage

stated a great need for effective technology that would improve collaboration in the classroom. Based on this information, it is clear that a wiki would be an appropriate web tool to teach teachers, The lesson will focus on what a wiki is, where they came from, and most importantly how they can be easily implemented into the classroom. In order to better reach our audience, teachers will be asked to bring their own personal devices so that they can follow along and create a wiki during the session. The specific outline of material to be covered during this technology session is listed below. Components that will be taught What is a wiki? Where did a wiki come from? What are different uses for a wiki? Materials Needed Personal computer for all attendees Internet Access Projector & Screen (or Smartboard) Lesson Outline I. What is a wiki? a. webpage that can be viewed or modified with access to a browser and the internet b. permits communication from different people at the same time c. allows for group collaboration across the internet d. can include audio clips, videos, and pictures e. actions are instantly visible to others. II. Where did a wiki come from? a. appeared in the mid 1900s. b. scientists and engineers first to use them c. subject matter could be added and immediately viewed and commented on III. Where is it now? a. in the past few years- adapted as instructional technology b. now typically used for collaborative activities c. some wikis are being used as e-portfolios d. used by educators, students, amateurs, and professionals such as artists and writers IV. How does it work? a. web page is created in an instant

b. to edit, click the edit button and information is pulled to the browser allowing you to make changes c. to save, click the save button and information is sent back to the wiki server automatically replacing what was there V. Why is it significant? a. Flexible b. Collaborative c. Addresses variety of pedagogical needs d. Direct student involvement e. Accessible from any location with internet access VI. Downsides a. Due to editing features, must be monitored to ensure appropriate behavior & language- due to this, some wikis need authorization before editing (which is a plus for the classroom teacher limited access to only his or her students) b. Initial set-up of a wiki, while easier than a web-page, can be difficult if you have never done one or been instructed before c. Collaborative bias VII. How to use with Teaching & Learning a. Teacher Sets up- Students collaborate on group projects b. Faculty or grade levels can use to collaborate (assemble a reading list for example) VIII. Give it a try! a. Each table group collaborates to think of a subject and topic that a wiki could teach. b. Together, groups create a wiki on one persons computer c. Groups then get on their own computers to practice the collaborative part and see how it editing and saving works. IX. Conclusion a. Questions b. Comments c. Survey Implementation Information Who: Midway Elementary Teachers By: Ashley Bonte, 4th grade teacher What: Professional Development for Technology Credit Where: Learning Commons When: Wednesday, November 6th 2:45-3:15

References Educause Learning Initative. 7 Things You Should Know About Wikis. July 2005. Retrieved from: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7004.pdf Leuf, B., Cunningham, W. The Wiki Way: Quick Collaborationon on the Web. AddisonWesley: Boston, 2001, p. 15.