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=**Lesson 1- Wikis**=

September 13-19
1. Explain what wikis are and how they work. 2. Create a wiki. 3. Explain how to use wikis in the classroom. Journal entry on wiki- 25 points Discussion participation- 25 points Product- Wiki- 50 points
 * Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:**
 * Grading for Module- 1 hour credit=100 points**

**Description:**
Wikis are collaborative, editable web pages. Multiple people can edit your pages, and each change is recorded so you can collaborate with everyone in your organization. Your wiki saves every version of each page so that if a mistake is made, you can just revert back to a previous version.

Assignment:
1. Watch the slideshows and read the websites below in "Section 1- What is a wiki?" to learn about wikis. 2. Create an account and your first wiki at http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers. Use the links in "Section 2- Create a Wikispace" for instructions. Your first wikispace will be your portfolio for this class. 3. Fill out the form on the "Participant Wikis" page (http://digitaldozen.wikispaces.com/Participant+Wikis) 4. Explore the websites and wiki examples in "Section 3- Ideas for Using Wikis in the Classroom". 5. Answer the discussion questions found on the Discussion tab of this wiki page. 6. On your "Wikis" page on your Wikispace, write your ideas for using wikis in your classroom (either teacher or student created). 7. Read the answers to the discussion questions posted by your fellow Digital Dozen classmates. Respond to at least 1 post.
 * Name it "digitaldozen-yourname".
 * Set the permissions to "Protected" so that only you can edit the page but we can all see it.
 * To the Home page, add a brief introduction to yourself (your campus, what you teach, what you hope to gain from this class).
 * Add a new page called "Wikis". As we work through the course, you will create a page for each module for embedding your work and journaling your ideas.
 * On your "Wikis" page, write a definition of "wiki" in your own words (imagine that a fellow teacher asks you, "What is a wiki?" What would you say to explain wikis to him/her?)

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 * Wikis in Plain English**
 * Teachers First- Wiki**

http://itcboisestate.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/10-best-practices-for-using-wikis-in-education/ http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/using_wiki_technology_to_engage_students http://expertvoices.nsdl.org/middle-school-math-science/2008/08/26/teacher-tools-that-integrate-technology-wikis/
 * Best Practices for Using Wikis in the Classroom:**

Section 2: Create a Wikispace
Create an account- http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers
 * **Site** || **Tutorials** ||
 * **Wikispaces**

Create new wikispaces- [] || GCISD Training Manual: Addendum:

Click the HELP link in the top right hand corner of your wiki or http://www.wikispaces.com/help

http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/file/view/wikispaces+v2.pdf

Customizing the Theme, Colors and Logo on Your Wiki ||

**Section 3: Ideas for Using Wikis in the Classroom**
http://www.smartteaching.org/blog/2008/08/50-ways-to-use-wikis-for-a-more-collaborative-and-interactive-classroom/ http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2010/05/tips-for-teaching-wikis-how-i-explain.html http://makeawebquest.wikispaces.com/ http://www.teachscienceandmath.com/2010/04/28/little-known-ways-to-integrate-wikis-in-science-class/ [] media type="custom" key="6133073"
 * 50 Ways to Use Wikis for a More Collaborative and Interactive Classroom**
 * Steps for Creating a Wiki**
 * Wikis and WebQuests**
 * Little Known Ways to Integrate Wikis into a Science Classroom**
 * Getting Students Involved**

**Tips for Managing Wikis in the Classroom**
http://wheretostartwithwikisandblogs.wikispaces.com/Wiki+Blog+rules+for+kids [] [] []
 * Rules for Kids:**
 * Handouts:**
 * Engaging Students**
 * "The Wiki Teacher"**
 * How to Grade Wikis**

**Examples**
US History- http://woodward8.wikispaces.com/ http://wa7.wikispaces.com/Middle+East+Podcasts Collaborative 50 States- http://50statesproject.wikispaces.com/ Chemistry Experiments**-** http://chemicalparadigms.wikispaces.com/Grade+9+Chemistry Periodic Table- http://salksperiodictable.wikispaces.com/Periodic+Table http://scs8wikinotes.wetpaint.com/ http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/using_wikis_in_science_classes_for_collaboration 5th Grade Science- [] Endangered Animals Webquest[|- http://endangeredanimalswebquest.wikispaces.com]/ http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/using_wikis_in_math_classes Middle School Math Wiki[|- http://langwitches.org/blog/2010/05/28/middle-school-math-wiki-students-thoughts/] http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/2957 http://mslinder.wikispaces.com/poetryexplication http://fa-english9.wikispaces.com/ Collaborative Story- https://writeyourstory.wikispaces.com/ 2nd Grade Fantasy Writing- [] 2nd Grade Fantasy Writing- center help sheet (pg 4)- [] http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/page/Wikis+in+the+Classroom Research Project-[]
 * Social Studies**
 * Science**
 * Math**
 * Language Arts**
 * Various subject areas**

Enrichment
You can embed things from many other sites into your wiki to increase fun (and functionality!) http://mrssmoke.onsugar.com/Best-Embeds-Educational-Wikis-Blogs-3082114