Wiki activities

Within each box below is suggested wording for a learning activity using an online

wiki tool. Each is based on actual activities used in UK Higher Education. They have

been de-contextualised so that educators can input their context. A key feature of

these activities is the process support provided in the wordings establishing how the

students should engage in the activity AND how the educator will be engaging. This

is something strongly recommended.

Information exchange

Glossary creation wiki activity

On the subject of xxxx, there is a lot that is relevant to your studies. I have set up a

shared area called xxxx using the wiki tool. Within this area, you will find empty

pages setup for each of the topics. Please research 3 terms and add definitions to

the relevant pages within the wiki. You will find it useful to visit this space and read

what others’ write. This activity will run throughout the whole module and will be a

useful resource for you.

Blended Learning context –

Group project information repository wiki use

At the next face-to-face session, your group will be asked to present on the topic

xxxx. To facilitate the knowledge gathering stage of this process, upload ideas or

resources to your group wiki so that these can be studied by all members of the

group. Use the comments/discussion facility of the wiki to exchange ideas. At the

next face-to-face session you will be given time to prepare and plan your

presentation.

Knowledge construction

Co-creating wording on concept/topic wiki activity

In your small group, construct a summary of xxxx [insert issue/area/problem here].

This activity uses the wiki tool which allows you to collaboratively create some text in

the area provided. This tool allows you to edit what others’ write, this is an important

part of the process and so do not worry if this happens to you. I recommend that you

use the comments/discussion area of the wiki to explain any additions or changes

that you make. This area can also be used to for some discussion as the text gets

finalised. One member of the group has been appointed as co-ordinator for this

task. He/she is responsible for facilitating the process and ensuring that an agreed

version is produced. Your group might like to divide responsibility within this task;

however you are encouraged to share ideas on the same topics. Please present the

final version in the allotted Discussion so that other groups can see what you have

done.

Group project wiki activity

In your small group work collaboratively to produce an educational resource on the

subject of xxxx [insert issue/area/problem here] for 3 weeks. This activity uses the

wiki tool which allows you to upload text, images and multimedia in the area

provided. This tool allows you to edit/delete what others’ produce, this is an

important part of the process and so do not worry if this happens to you. I

recommend that you use the comments/discussion area of the wiki to explain any

additions or changes that you make. This area can also be used to for some

discussion as the text gets finalised. One member of the group has been appointed

as co-ordinator for this task. He/she is responsible for facilitating the process and

ensuring that an agreed output is produced. Your group might like to divide

responsibility within this task; however you are encouraged to share ideas on the

same topics. Please email the finished product by xxxx to your tutor who will provide

feedback and upload to the VLE course area for your fellow participants to see.