"Using a wiki in an organizational context is radically different from Wikipedia," according to wiki consultant Stewart Mader. In this second portion of a two-part interview, Mader discusses choosing between commercial and open source wiki products, getting started with a wiki--and why Wikipedia is the single biggest stumbling block to wikis in higher education.
For Teachers New to Wikis provides evolving information on how to incorporate wikis into your classroom. Whether you are a first-time or frequent user of wikis, we invite you to contribute ideas, information, and insights regarding wikis and their value as a colloaborative, public writing tool. To contribute, simply select edit, insert your additions or revisions, and then, if you wish, add your name to the Contributors list.
Google Analytics can show you detailed reports and graphs on your wiki traffic, where users come from, what they do, which pages are most popular, and all sorts of other useful information. You can take advantage of Google Analytics on your Plus, Super, or Private Label Wikispaces wiki now by entering a Google Analytics ID into your wiki settings. In your wiki, click Manage Space and then Name, Description and License. Look for the section on Google Analytics and enter your ID.
To add Google Analytics to your entire Private Label site, click Site Administration, then Settings and look for Google Analytics ID.
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Wiki pages are always a work in progress. The wiki is like a dynamic online science classroom which continually grows and changes.
Applications for the use of Wikis in science classrooms is only limited by the creativeness of the teacher in support science teaching and student earning.
Wikis are the most popular Web 2.0 tool being used in science and math classrooms. Based on a survey of readers - 43 percent use them to support their teaching and student learning.
A Wiki is appealing, encourages participation, supports collaboration, and promotes interaction by students who love to use technology.
By the way - this includes most students today!
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Wikis are an exceptionally useful tool for getting students more involved in curriculum. They're often appealing and fun for students to use, while at the same time ideal for encouraging participation, collaboration, and interaction.
Both wikis and blogs provide teachers with a a dynamic process for integrating Web 2.0 technology in their science and math classes. These two types of online tools offer students a more engaging process for learning.
Both are relatively easy tools which do not require teachers or students to learn any special program tools or computer skills. Their uses and applications are only limited by the vision and purpose for helping students learn.
A simple, cheap technology with a funny name will become an even more powerful portal into creative teaching and learning this year. Educators, if you haven't already, meet the wiki.
This wiki was created as part of a U of Manitoba class by a group of classroom teachers IIt has a large number of resources to help clasroom teachers integrate the teaching of digital citizenship in their curricula including links to articles, websites on digital citizenshi, embedded videos, and more. J. Evans