wikis

What is a wiki? A wiki is a place where multiple users go to share information. The sharing process involves writing and editing. Changes are made as members of the group read, reflect, process and refine goup ideas. The site is ever-changing and updating to reflect refinements in thinking. The group is greater than the whole.

Why am I taking this class? I am taking this class because I am on a never-ending quest to best meet the needs of my students. After attending Schlecty's "Working on the work," combining observations of my own children, and gathering information about how today's students learn best, I realize that I need to embrace technology. I need to learn to be more comfortable with it and use it to enhance learning and increase engagement in my classroom. I am interested in Wiki's because they are a natural companion to the thinking, writing, and editing process.

I am excited about teaching my students how to participate in a wiki to share writing and editing ideas. This is a good fit becasue the writing and editing process is naturally a process of revision, just like wiki! After viewing the wiki slideshow, I am curious about creating a wiki for comments relating to literature. I'm not sure how this would work and hope to receive suggestions and feedback.

Perhaps I am most interested in using wiki right away with a literary terms assignement. Here is my thought: I need students to learn many literary terms and devices that we will be using throughout the year. I am envisioning a wiki page - pages - where students edit and revise what they know and continue to learn about literary terms (such as personification, metaphors, alliteration) I envision the Literary terms wiki as a place where students can add, change and revise information as they make changes to their understanding. The wiki would also provide a hosing place for various examples in literature. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions related to this? I am open minded and curious.