Throughout this course I have been able to set up both a PBWorks account and a Facebook account (I already had a Facebook account!) Both accounts can be valuable resources for teachers to use in their classrooms. I have never used PBWorks before so I was interested in learning how to set up a wiki and how to edit pages. Overall, I found it to be slightly complicated and not very user friendly but I do see the benefits of using a wiki in my classroom. I plan on spending more time exploring this website to learn how to use it better and more effectively. I personally have had a facebook account for about five years so I am very comfortable with using this site. However, I personally would not choose to use it in my 8th grade math classroom because I feel it would be more of a distraction than a benefit for my students. I am not saying Facebook should not be used in schools, I am just choosing not to use it in my particular situation!
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Exploring Wiki's
During these past two weeks I have spent an extensive amount of time researching and exploring various wikis. I also have now created a new wiki using PBWorks. My Wiki will be used for a project in my classroom. In the next few weeks I will be developing a project that my students will complete by using my wiki.
In the past I have created a wiki using WikiSpaces. However, the wiki I created was basically a classroom webpage. I did not allow students or other individuals edit or change the site. I have now been exposed to the benefits of a collaborative wiki where students or other teachers can contribute information on the wiki. I am excited to see how this wiki will benefit students in my classroom this year!
I also have learned about three different types of wiki. Wikis can be created for a variety of collaborative projects within three main categories. Those categories are knowledge construction, critical thinking, and contextual application. All three of these categories have their benefits and can be useful in the classroom.
I am excited to spend next week focusing on social networking and learning more about the benefits of Facebook!
In the past I have created a wiki using WikiSpaces. However, the wiki I created was basically a classroom webpage. I did not allow students or other individuals edit or change the site. I have now been exposed to the benefits of a collaborative wiki where students or other teachers can contribute information on the wiki. I am excited to see how this wiki will benefit students in my classroom this year!
I also have learned about three different types of wiki. Wikis can be created for a variety of collaborative projects within three main categories. Those categories are knowledge construction, critical thinking, and contextual application. All three of these categories have their benefits and can be useful in the classroom.
I am excited to spend next week focusing on social networking and learning more about the benefits of Facebook!
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