teaching with wikis to build and share knowledge
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Wiki Workshop Using Wikis to Build and
Share Knowledge
Valerie Thomas & Daoine Bachran
English Department
Wikis are online
writing spaces
that allow users
to read, create,
edit, and share
information in an
asynchronous
setting.
What is a Wiki?
How do Wikis Work?
Wikis are easy to use because they use formatting rules similar to those found in a word processor.
What about changes in a Wiki?
Wikis keep a record of previous drafts so it’s possible to revert to a previous draft.
Who can view your Wiki?
Wikis can be viewed by anyone who knows the Wiki web address or only those you invite. They can be edited by anyone you invite.
• Wikis allow the instructor to move away from being the transmitter of information to a facilitator of information. They allow students to construct knowledge (Mindel & Verma)
• Wikis allow for dialog to occur about a document, research, or project.
• Wikis blur the lines of authorship and ownership and allow for better collaboration (Lamb).
• Wikis allow students to reflect on their learning and understand their learning process (Parker & Chao)
• Wikis are fun for students to use; it breaks the monotony of regular class activities.
Why Wiki?
• Develop a project or paper with peer review• Provide free-writing space• Allow group authoring of a project or paper• Track a group project • Share research, data, case studies, creative
work, etc.• Allow student-generated review of course
material or course notes• Post literature reviews
What Ways Can You Wiki?
• Build an annotated bibliography• Create a glossary• Develop a list of FAQs• Keep a journal• Establish policies or initiatives• Support service learning projects• Build a webpage• Brainstorm ideas
Other Ways to Wiki…
Joe Moxley, USF
What Happens in a Wiki?
• Exchange of information and knowledge
• Harnesses the combined resources of all participants for the benefit of all
• Develops student autonomy and self-directed learning (Mindel & Verma)
• Structured: instructor develops structure based on predetermined ideas
Versus
• Unstructured: students determine structure
How should I setup my Wiki?
• Mandate use• Provide grading scheme• Provide clear instructions for all work done on
the Wiki• Provide tutorial or demonstrate in class
How to get students to participate?
How do I track participation?
Wikis provide the ability to
• view previous versions
• track edits made by contributors
• view comments by contributors
