Wikis+in+Education


 * WIKIS IN EDUCATION **

A wiki is an online collaborative workspace where two more or people can work on a task and co-create collaborative documents. They typically have a discussion forum attached, the ability to track changes made by individuals, and the option of reverting to previous versions of the document.

These days wikis are able to include images and other media so they can effectively function as websites. The most famous example of a wiki is [|Wikipedia,] the online encyclopedia. One of the commonly used free wikis is Wikispaces.

Most wikis are found on the open web, but they can also be set as private, or limited to access by invitation only. Some Learning Management Systems (like Moodle) now have wiki tools built in to them.


 * Why would I use a wiki with my students? **
 * To encourage working collaboratively
 * To have students work on pair or group assignments together
 * To encourage negotiation skills
 * So students have a portable ongoing record of their work (like an e-resume, or eportfolio)
 * To share work with a wider audience

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 * Some Examples of the use of Wikis in Education **
 * Advanced Diploma of Soft Tissue Therapies (Canberra Institute of Technology) http://pennylearnscope.wikispaces.com/
 * Library Studies, Canberra Institute of Technology. The Library Studies teachers have set up a wiki to encourage students to collaborate on ideas and procedures they are required to learn during their studies. In the following audio Judi Martin explains the way the Library Studies wiki is used (using the free service Wikispaces) and shares her hopes and ideas for its continual use with fellow teachers and students. []
 * Cert IV/Diploma in Business/Bus Admin: Sharing brainstorming ideas for improving productivity - for Plan & Review Admin Systems (TAFE Adelaide North)
 * Brian Gepp (Building and Construction, TAFE Adelaide South) is planning to use wikis for students working in pairs on a collaborative project task to encourage team-building skills, and provide digital evidence of their work
 * Entire course as a wiki - Flexible Learning course for staff at Otago Polytechnic, NZ.[]


 * Resources: **

[|http://socialsoftwareineducationglossary.pbwiki.com/Basic principles of making a wiki work in education]
 * WIKIS AND BLOGS - Tools for learning: http://margoconnell.wikispaces.com/wikisandblogs
 * BASIC PRINCIPLES of making a wiki work in education:
 * Best Educational Wikis of 2011