Syllabus

=Creating Wikis with Students = toc
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Prior to Session 1
i. “Wikis: Easy Collaboration for All” from Will Richardson’s book “Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms”. ii. [|Teachers First Wiki Walk Through]
 * a.** Read the following articles:
 * DUE: Dec. 2nd**

Prior to Session 2
i. [|Online Manners Matter] ii. [|Teacher's First Sample Wiki Warranty] iii. Social Networking Acceptable Use vi. Horizon Project Student Code of Ethics
 * a.** Read the following articles:


 * b.** Use what you have learned from the readings to develop a "Wiki Code of Ethics" on our class wiki. From the Home page click on the 'Assignment 1' link located in the left navigation bar. Click on 'Edit this Page' to add content and use the 'Discussion' tab, located at the top of the page, to communicate with classmates.


 * c.** Work on individual wiki projects and prepare for 5-minute in-class "Show & Tell."
 * DUE: Dec. 9th**

RECOMMENDED READING

 * Burrows, T. (2007). Blogs, wikis, MySpace and more: Everything you want to know about using web 2.0 but are afraid to ask. Chicago, Il: Chicago Review Press.
 * November, A. (2008). Expanding the boundaries: Blogs, rss, podcasts, and wikis. Web literacy for educators. (pp. 79-94). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
 * Lamb, A., & Johnson, L. (June 2007). An information skills workout: wikis and collaborative writing.(infotech). Teacher Librarian, 34, 5. p.57(3). Retrieved September 09, 2008, from General OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/ips/start.do?prodId=IPS
 * [|Edutopia: Wiki Woman, How a Web Tool Saved My Career]

DECEMBER 2nd AGENDA
a. What are wikis? b. Common uses of wikis in the classroom (participants will review and discuss examples) c. Discuss wiki services available to teachers (i.e. pbwiki, wikispaces) a. Collaboration benefits b. Wiki vs. Blogs – differences, similarities c. Potential uses in participants’ schools a. Getting started with wikis i. Creating accounts, selecting and modifying templates, etc. ii. Editing pages iii. Adding photos, files iv. Discussions b. Getting students started with wikis i. Options for creating student accounts c. Keys to successful classroom wikis a. What makes successful projects b. Sample rubric
 * 1.** //Introduction//
 * 2.** //Discuss Will Richardson chapter, “Wikis Easy Collaboration for All”//
 * 3.** //Wiki Basics//
 * 4.** //Assessments//

Homework
i. [|Online Manners Matter] ii. [|Teacher's First Sample Wiki Warranty] iii. Social Networking Acceptable Use vi. Horizon Project, Student Code of Ethics
 * a.** Read the following articles:


 * b.** Use what you have learned from the readings to develop a "Wiki Code of Ethics" on our class wiki. From the 'Home' page click on the 'Assignment 1' link located in the left navigation bar. Click on 'Edit this Page' to add content and use the 'Discussion' tab, located at the top of the page, to communicate with classmates.


 * c.** Work on individual wiki projects and prepare for 5-minute in-class "Show & Tell." Some things to consider: Who will be the wiki’s intended audience? Who will participate in the wiki? What is the overall goal/purpose of the wiki? How will members of the wiki achieve that goal/purpose? If your wiki project involves students, how will you assess their learning and participation?

In addition to designing an effective collaborative wiki project, your wiki should exhibit your understanding of the wiki technology; therefore, your wiki should include at least 3 of the following: an uploaded image, a new page in the navigation bar, hyperlinked text, embedded media (i.e. video, audio etc.), formatted text (i.e. bold, italicized, highlighted, colored).
 * DUE: Dec. 9th**

DECEMBER 9th AGENDA
a. Who should have access? b. Sample contracts for parents and students (issues may include privacy, etiquette, acceptable language, etc) c. Discussion of assigned article (topics include appropriate teacher moderation, pedagogical implications) a. Administration – inviting members, viewing changes, notification b. Advanced options, embedded media, utilizing text editor a. Group processing a. Continuing networking b. Enlisting colleagues c. Staying current in online resources
 * 1.** //Internet safety and etiquette//
 * 2.** //Taking your wiki to the next level//
 * 3.** //Review of wiki projects / "Show & Tell//
 * 4.** //Reflection on what you saw and what you learned//
 * 5.** //Group discussion of the following:// “As more and more educators integrate Web 2.0 technologies into their lessons - What do you think is lost or gained in terms of teaching and learning?” Things to consider: staff time, loss of control, pros and cons of the paperless classroom etc.
 * 6.** //Group discussion on next steps//

Wiki Project Rubric
5-4 Points** || **Competent** 1-0 Points** ||
 * || **Superior
 * 3-2 Points** || **Needs Work
 * **Content** || The content is clear, focused and well suited to the intended audience. Includes original, creative ideas that support the goals/objectives of the project. The content supports collaboration. || Most of the content is clear, focused and suited to the intended audience. Includes some original, creative ideas that support the goals/objectives of the project. The content supports some collaboration. || The content is unclear, unfocused and not suited to the intended audience. Ideas are unoriginal, uncreative and do not support the goals/objectives of the project. The content does not support collaboration. ||
 * **Organization** || All information is organized in a consistent manner to address sequence, pacing and flow. Effective use of headings, table of contents, navigation bar, bulleted lists etc. All graphics/images support the topic and contribute to the overall understanding of the content. || Most information is organized in a consistent manner to address sequence, pacing and flow. Most headings, table of contents, navigation bar, and bulleted lists are used correctly. Most graphics/images support the topic and contribute to the overall understanding of the content. || Information is not organized in a consistent manner. Uneffective use of headings, table of contents, navigation bar bulleted lists etc. Graphics/images do not support the topic or contribute to the overall understanding of the content. ||
 * **Wiki Technology** || Effectively utilizes 3 or more wiki features such as embedded media, hyperlinks, uploaded images, formatted text etc. All wiki features are working (i.e no broken links, embedded media is formatted correctly, headings are consistent). || Utilizes a minimum of 3 wiki features such as embedded media, hyperlinks, uploaded images, formatted text etc. Most wiki features are working (i.e some broken links; embedded media is not formatted correctly; some headings are inconsistent). || Utilizes 3 or fewer wiki features such as embedded media, hyperlinks, uploaded images, formatted text etc. Many wiki features are not working. (i.e many links are broken; embedded media is not formatted correctly; many headings are inconsistent). ||
 * **Accuracy** || All information is correct. All sources are cited and/or linked to correctly. || Most information is correct. Some sources are not cited correctly and/or do not have working links. || Many sources are not cited or linked to correctly and/or contain inaccurate information. ||

Presentation Rubric
5-4 Points** || **Competent 3-2 Points** || **Needs Work 1-0 Points** ||
 * || **Superior
 * < **Presentation** ||< Clearly communicates the reasoning behind the wiki project. Thoroughly explains the goals/objectives of the project and how the goals would be achieved (i.e how the project would be carried out with students and how it would be evaluated and assessed). ||< Communicates the reasoning behind the wiki project. Explains the goals/objectives of the project and states how those the goals would be achieved. ||< Unable to communicate the reasoning behind the wiki project. The goals/objectives of the project are unclear. ||

Assignment 1 Rubric
5-4 Points** || **Competent 3-2 Points** || **Needs Works 1-0 Points** ||
 * || **Superior
 * **Readings** || Demonstrates a clear understanding of the readings by engaging in reflective discourse with classmates in the discussion forum. || Demonstrates a basic understanding of the readings by engaging in discourse with classmates in the discussion forum. || Demonstrates a lack of understanding of the readings through minimal to no discourse with classmates in the discussion forum. ||
 * **Collaboration** || Demonstrates a willingness to share ideas and collaborate with classmates while contributing to the"Wiki Code of Ethics." || Contributes to the "Wiki Code of Ethics." || Does not contribute to the "Wiki Code of Ethics." ||

Assignment 1: 20% Wiki Project: 60% Wiki Presentation: 20%
 * Grading Scale**
 * Total:** **100**