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Explore how wikis and blogs can transform classroom learning at Rochester School for the Deaf. These web tools enhance student interest, motivate learning, and promote collaboration by allowing students to contribute and engage with content. From staff resource sharing to collaborative projects, wikis and blogs provide a dynamic platform that supports 21st-century skills and digital citizenship. Learn effective strategies for implementing these tools in your classroom while addressing challenges like time management and student access.
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Wikis and Blogs as School-wide Tools Kathy Tarello Technology Teacher Rochester School for the Deaf
What is a wiki? A wiki is a Web site that allows users to add and update content on the site using their own Web browser. http://www.techterms.com/definition/wiki
What is a blog? • Short for "Web Log," this term refers to a list of journal entries posted on a Web page. http://www.techterms.com/definition/blog • Can take the form of a journal or a discussion • Can also be in video form – called a vlog
Why use wikis and blogs? • Increasing student interest and motivation • Involving students in their learning process • Teaching 21st Century skills and ISTE NETS • Collaboration • Communication • Digital Citizenship • Working in a medium students know and love • Password protected – safe online communities • Modeling and practicing use of academic English and ASL on the internet
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Ways to use wikis, blogs and vlogs: • Staff resources • Professional development listings • Lesson resource information • Department schedules and information • Collaborative research • Student Projects
Which tool to use? • Wikis • Collaboration - group research projects • Communication - Information sharing • Webquests • Online Courses • Storing files
Which tool to use? • Blogs • Communication and Academic Language • Literature responses • Daily journal entries • Question of the day • Group discussions • Responding on public blogs
Wiki Examples from Rochester School for the Deaf wiki-wiki!
Collaboration Elementary ELA Author Study
Academic English and ASL Fourth and Fifth Grade ELA Vlog/Blog Generating ideas in ASL and translating to English
Communication First and Second Grade Digital Pen Pal Project RSD and Lexington School for the Deaf
CollaborationStudent-Created Study Aids Middle School Math Vocabulary Videos
RSD’s experience… • “They seem to feel like I'm not ‘teaching’ them...that they are learning themselves.” • “I have seen an increase in self-editing before saving.” • “Kids love to use technology--especially via their laptops on a wiki that is their own space.” • “Kids who rarely studied before do study now and as a direct result of the wiki with the iMovies, I see improved grades.”
Challenges we’ve had… • Limits in design options • Time Management – only one person can edit the wiki at the same time • Student access to computers/internet at home • Professional Development
Steps for creating your own! • Chose your tool • Consider your goals and the skill level of your students • Collect your resources • Plan twice, build once • Find a web host: • www.wikispaces.com • www.edublogs.com • http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/ • Set up classroom rules for wiki/blog use Have Fun!
