Post on 01-Nov-2014
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Collaborative Learning Within and Beyond the Classroom with
Blogs and Wikis
Yarmouth High School, Maine
Session Essential Question:
How can technology support collaborative learning within and beyond the classroom?
Introductions
Mandy Peaslee, Junior English Teacher
Holly Tornrose, Senior English Teacher
Alice Barr, Instructional Technology Integrator
Chelsea, Current Senior
Margaret, Current Senior
Introductions at Table Groups
Name
School
Experience with blogs and/or wikis
Hopes for today’s session
Literature Blog
On-going Independent Reading
http://yhsapenglish.edublogs.org
Assignment Description
Process for selecting novels and forming groups
Blogging Guidelines
Establishing a Reading Schedule
Assessment Process and Rubric
Example: YHS AP Literature and Composition
Feedback from students…
“I liked being able to read what other people were thinking as they read the same book and having the medium to bounce ideas off of and share ideas with other people.”
Feedback from students…
“I believe the idea that these are being posted on the internet for all to see is a bit daunting, and in effect makes students put that much more effort into his or her work. I also think that writing out my thoughts forced me to think more deeply, which led to a greater understanding of my novel.”
Think-Pair-Share #1
Literature Blogs and Wikis
American Literature:
Women’s Voices Unit 2007
Assignment Description
Students chose novels
Formed group based on novel choice
Blogged responses to essential questions
Example: In the Time of the Butterflies
Use of the Wiki
Preparation for book discussionsCommunity members could access
questionsAll group members could add/delete/
modify discussion preparation materialsExample: In the Time of the Butterflies
Feedback from students on blogs…
“Blogging made us think more deeply
about the book because we had to respond
to group members’ thoughts rather than
just thinking of our own ideas.”
“We showed up for the discussion more
fully prepared because the blog forced us
to dig deep in to the book…”
Feedback from students on wikis…
“I thought the wiki was a good way for
group members in different classes to
collaborate on discussion questions.”
“The wiki allowed all group members to
contribute ideas since it could be edited by
all group members.”
Think-Pair-Share #2
Ideas Share
Ideas from table groups and our ideas for
the future
Ideas from YHS Homepage
– Socratic Seminar
– Middle East Studies Blog
– Math Class Shared Notebook Blog
– Art Portfolios
Adaptations to other contexts Resources for implementation Blog Posts vs. Comments
Blogs are Not the Enemy (includes How to comment like a King or Queen)
A Problem with Blogs
How to Grow A Blog
Become a blogger: simple excercises for creating your first blog
Blogging: It isn’t About the Writing
Will Richardson: Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts and Other Powerful Tools for the Classroom
Set up your own blog: http://edublogs.org
Blog Resources
Wiki Resources
Question and Answer Session
Contact Information
Alice_Barr(at)yarmouth.k12.me.us
Mandy_Peaslee(at)yarmouth.k12.me.us
Holly_Tornrose(at)yarmouth.k12.me.us
Thank You!