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Post by Sharon Betts on Dec 5, 2009 14:55:03 GMT -5
writingwiki.org/default.aspx/WritingWiki/For%20Teachers%20New%20to%20Wikis.htmlFor Teachers New to Wikis provides evolving information on how to incorporate wikis into your classroom. Whether you are a first-time or frequent user of wikis, we invite you to contribute ideas, information, and insights regarding wikis and their value as a colloaborative, public writing tool. To contribute, simply select edit, insert your additions or revisions, and then, if you wish, add your name to the Contributors list.
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Post by gabycrocilla on Jan 25, 2010 14:08:21 GMT -5
Hi, Sharon!
I tried to enter the link you posted but the site asks me for a user's name and a password to log in which, by the way, I don't have. Is there any other way to have access to the site? thanks Gabriela
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Post by Simone Telles M Ramos on Jan 28, 2010 6:35:04 GMT -5
Sorry I could not access. The same problem of my friend.
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Post by Miriam on Jan 29, 2010 11:19:14 GMT -5
Hi, I tried to answer the questions that were posted on the PBworks site. Most of them I can’t answer. My eyes are staring to hurt from experimenting on the computer and I am still not getting the answers. Here’s what I have: 1. What is your definition of a blog, a wiki, a podcast and a Social Network? How are they similar/different? If you would like some ideas, take a look at the suggested readings for this week. Post your definitions and comments on our forum Re: A blog is short for weblog. It’s like an online journal. People write about any subject and frequently update it. A Wiki is a content management system on the web. It allows you to create, edit and update content easily. Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia. Anyone (who applies to be an editor and follows the guidelines) can participate in the ongoing project and update material. A social network is one of the many sites that with a membership you can look up people, contact them, and accept them as contacts. Facebook is a social networking site that people use to easily keep up with friends and old friends they’ve lost contact with. Some sites are more business oriented. 2. Visit our blog and explore the different features. • How do you post a comment on the blog? • How do you moderate comments? • How do you post videos, slideshows, pictures? • How can you customize the header? • How do you post widgets? • How do you invite people to contribute as collaborators and authors? Re:To post a comment on the blog, you first go to baw2010.pbworks.com/ (it took me a while to find this). Then you sign in on the top right. After that, you sroll down (still on the right) until you see session sites. There a three choices and “blog” is one of them. Or you can type baw2010.blogspot.com/ in the first place, but that explanation above was how I accesed that website. Afterwards, you’ll see a blog archive on the right. You click the topic you want to comment on. You will be brought to that sight. Scroll all the way down, write in the open space and click post.
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Post by vesile on Jan 29, 2010 18:19:01 GMT -5
For Teachers New to Wikis tells about the characteristics of wikis and what wikis are. And it goes on telling what teachers can do in order to use wikis is listed (such as providing a space for free writing, maintaining a journal, inspiring students to write a Wikibook). It also says that writing wiki is a free online writing space and gives some examples where we can find writing spaces. The text also lists some possible problems that we can face while using it and encourages us to try WikiPlay and experience it since it is not possible to learn Writing Wiki without really trying it.
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Post by beabees on Jan 31, 2010 8:06:14 GMT -5
Sorry, I wasn’t able to read the article. Wikis are a great tool that allows participation, updates in a more organized way than a blog. I’ve seen some for school administration, staff collaboration, teacher to student communication, projects, web quests, etc. Personally I teach on a one-to-one basis, mostly blended. I’m building a wiki (http://bees4work.pbworks.com/ ) where I put the material I may use in my online classes. I find it very practical to have this space where I can send my students to just by sharing a Url whether when we are synchronous or when they are on their own. Much of the stuff on it was sent by students.
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Post by Mounia on Feb 5, 2010 11:05:53 GMT -5
Hello all,
The readings are interesting and I enjoyed reading them all (though skimming only), but this one on wiki I haven't been able to open it. But, as far as my little experience with wikieducator is concerned, I can say that using wikis needs some skills in order to use it effectively. The wiki syntax is not easy and implementing things in your posts make it much harder. I think for my students (beginners), it isn't the right tool to use. But, with teachers and colleagues, it is fruitful. Thanks #evomlit
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