I think I'm getting the concept of Wiki ---- My daughter is participating as a student in one of her classes. I like the example of the camping trip used in the introduction of the WIKI -- part of what made it understandable for me it the finality of it. It doesn't just keep going and going indefinitely. I like closure... set a goal and complete the mission. I'm interested in pursuing the Horizon Project
to find out more about incorporating technology into wiki's. I also enjoyed viewing the content related to the Presidential Election What a great way to share ideas and insights about classmates' opinions in a constructive way. The quizzes and plethora of information probably became informative to many students; keeping the election more purposeful instead of just a popularity contest. The wiki my daughter is participating in through her AP History Class has also been resourceful for me as a parent to view the opinions of the her classmates, and to allow me to keep up with the content being discussed in class.
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I like the variety of ways a wiki can be used. I think his is a blog, but one of our classmates uses his to post his assignments and then students can ask about them. I am trying to do the same thing but with my wiki. Plus, the more ides I have for the wiki, the more I can try. I just want a place for students and parents to get the needed information for class and a place to discuss class material. I want it to almost be an online extension for the class.
ReplyDelete"The wiki my daughter is participating in through her AP History Class has also been resourceful for me as a parent to view the opinions of the her classmates, and to allow me to keep up with the content being discussed in class. "
ReplyDeleteThis is one perspective that I had not anticipated reading about in our group's blog responses! That's great to know that you as a parent find them to be a useful tool.
Thank you so much for that insight. I do believe yours is the first parental perspective that I've heard regarding our use of Wikis in the school system.
And I have to agree with Jessica regarding the variety of ways a wiki can be used. They can be as unique as you and I!