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OSET Workshop: Teaching w/Wikis

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Page 1: Teaching With Wikis To Build And Share Knowledge

Wiki Workshop Using Wikis to Build and

Share Knowledge

Valerie Thomas and Phil Tietjen

English Department

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Wikis are online writing spaces that allow users to read, create, edit, and share information in an asynchronous setting.

What is a Wiki?

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How do Wikis Work?Wikis are easy to use because they use formatting rules similar to those found in a word processor.

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How do Wikis Work?

• Wikis keep a record of previous drafts so it’s possible to revert to a previous draft.

• Wikis can be viewed by anyone who knows the Wiki web address and edited by anyone who knows the Wiki password.

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• 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)

Why Wiki?

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• 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?

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• 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

What Ways Can You Wiki?

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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)

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Tracking Participation

Wikis provide the ability to

• view previous versions

• track edits made by contributors

• view comments by contributors

• chat with others

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• Structured: instructor develops structure based on predetermined ideas

Versus

• Unstructured: students determine structure

Wiki Setup

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• Mandate use• Provide grading scheme• Provide clear instructions for all work done

on the Wiki• Provide tutorial or demonstrate in class

Getting Students to Participate

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If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or [email protected].

Thank You