Module 10

Wiki:
A group of students using digital space could use the “Wiki” to come up with an amazing answer to the problems of the universe. In the classroom getting students to coordinate a group response to any question is always a challenge; noisy and occasionally argumentative. This form of collaboration is great for the classroom provided it is used responsibly. I can see applications in the classroom. This student centred learning practice could be of immense use to my senior classes. Imagine setting some essays over the school holidays that students could use to prepare for the Trial HSC, where others can correct, add more detail, better examples, and make comments on.
Not only that, the set up enables links to be constructed to new pages so that the process can be expanded upon and take whole new directions.
I cannot wait to have a crack at this with my classes. In fact, wouldn’t it be great if every student was allocated a section of the HSC course to create revision notes on, and then all students could then review and enhance the notes from their own experiences. What a summary that would be! They could add essays on their chosen topics, pictures and personal reflections.
I hope I can find the time to set something like this up. Of course that is always the challenge.

Nings:
Isn’t this really just another facebook. I cannot see the applications for this personally. As I said on my feedback to Jay Meyer’s Blog on technology, there is something in the Web 2 course for everyone. But, you just have to find the ones that are relevant to you.