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wikis
webs
&
writings
Neil W
into
n 2
009
scottish survey of achievement
neil wintonpt english @ perth academy
perth & kinross council glow mentor
blogger
i learned how to walk... 1963
i learned how to run... 1964
i learned how to teach... 1990
i’m learning how to learn... 2007...
learning
intentionsa brief history
of time web2.0
and wikis
demonstrate
some Perth
Academy wikis
consider the
place of wikis
in writing and
literacy
success
criteriayou recognise
some of the
strengths of
wikis
you consider
sharing these
ideas with
colleagues
you don’t glaze
over when
someone says
wiki!
writing
education should help us survive and
succeed in society...
Isocrates (436—338 B.C.)
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writing
I became alarmed at the inability of my
students to write a clear English
sentence… almost invariably, the
syntax (and everything else) fell apart…
Stanley Fish: Davidson-Kahn Distinguished University Professor,
Florida International University
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writing
I think we’re in the midst of a literacy
revolution the likes of which we
haven’t seen since Greek civilization…
…young people today write far more
than any generation before them.
Andrea Lundsford : Stanford Study of Writing, 2008
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whit?
1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language
35 generations ago printing is developed
300 generations ago writing is developed
1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language
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2000 Always on web1985 PC / networking1970 Fax / electronics1955 Television / Mass Media1940 Radio / Talking Films1925 Telephone / Silent Films1910 Telegraph / Photography
35 generations ago printing is developed
300 generations ago writing is developed
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2000 Always on web
1985 PC / networking
1970 Fax / electronics
1955 Television / Mass Media
1940 Radio / Talking Films
1925 Telephone / Silent Films
1910 Telegraph / Photography
the read only or static web
web1.0
Alec CourosImage:
web2.0
the read <-> write web
web2.0
Alec CourosImage:
tools
wordpress blogger typepad wikispaces rss flickr bebo m y s p a c e f a c e b o o k del.icio.us iTunes vuvox n e t v i b e s p a g e fl a k e s edublogs youtube google-earth gmail google-docs z a m z a r c o - c o m m e n t edubuzz.org edu.blogs.com skitch tinyURL flock firefox windowslivewriter amazon technorati digg toondoo spock dopplr scrapblog slideshare buzzword skitch
just a fad?
social media is here to stay…
it is still evolving…
it does have worth...
hawaiian for
‘hurray/quick’
communal websites
easy to use
edited by many people
open source
wikis
Is Wikipedia the greatest
threat to civilization since
Ghengis Khan?
Is Wikipedia the greatest
threat to civilization since
Ghengis Khan?nope
wikipedia
wikipedia
wikipedia
images © Rob Matthews. Used with kind permission. http://www.rob-matthews.com/index.php?/project/wikipedia/
wikipedia
wikipedia
wikipedia
wikipedia
7th Most popular
website in the world
(Alexa.com)
literacy
Literacy is the set of skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language, and the range of texts which society values and finds useful.
Literacy and English cover paper 2008
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Definition of Literacy
literacy
Literacy is the set of skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language, and the range of texts which society values and finds useful.
Literacy and English cover paper 2008
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Definition of Literacy
literacy
No it’s not. It’s about how to read and write...
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Definition of Literacy
Keir Bloomer, quoted in his wife’s bloghttp://www.jacquetta.net/2009/07/new_school_curriculum_complete_1.html
why wiki?
why wiki?focus
audience
ease
anytime
cooperation
which wiki?
which wiki?
using wikis
successful learnerswith:• enthusiasm and motivation for learning• determination to reach high standards of achievement• openness to new thinking and ideasand able to:• use literacy, communication and numeracy skills• use technology for learning• think creatively and independently• learn independently and as part of a group• make reasoned evaluations• link and apply different kinds of learning in new situations
responsible citizenswith:• respect for others• commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and cultural lifeand able to:• develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it• use technology for learning• understand different beliefs and cultures• make informed choices and decisions• evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues• develop informed, ethical views of complex issues
confident individualswith:• self-respect• a sense of physical, mental and emotional well-being• secure values and beliefs• ambitionand able to:• relate to others and manage themselves• pursue a healthy and active lifestyle• be self-aware• develop and communicate their own beliefs and view of the world• live as independently as they can• assess risk and make informed decisions• achieve success in different areas of activity
effective contributorswith:• an enterprising attitude• resilience• self relianceand able to:• communicate in different ways and in different settings• work in partnership and in teams• take the initiative and lead• apply critical thinking in new contexts• create and develop• solve problems
To enable all youngpeople to become
caves of mull
midsummer night’s dream
examples
urls
http://thecavesofmull.wikispaces.com
http://midsummerdreaming.wikispaces.com
whit?
successful learners
use technology for learning
responsible citizens
make informed choices and decisions
confident individuals
assess risk and make informed decisions
effective contributors
solve problems
mixed messages
social exams
This is Sparta...
why wiki?engages pupils
enhances learningencourages literacy
wikis…grant me the serenity to accept the pages I cannot edit,
The courage to edit the pages I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference
http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/erm04/ermo452.asp
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http://wikispaces.com http://www.wetpaint.com/
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Although every effort has been made to trace and contact copyright holders before use, this has not been possible in every case. If notified, I will be pleased to rectify any errors
and omissions at the earliest possible opportunity.
Although every effort has been made to trace and contact copyright holders before use, this has not been possible in every case. If notified, I will be pleased to rectify any errors
and omissions at the earliest possible opportunity.
Although every effort has been made to trace and contact copyright holders before use, this has not been possible in every case. If notified, I will be pleased to rectify any errors
and omissions at the earliest possible opportunity.
Although every effort has been made to trace and contact copyright holders before use, this has not been possible in every case. If notified, I will be pleased to rectify any errors
and omissions at the earliest possible opportunity.
Although every effort has been made to trace and contact copyright holders before use, this has not been possible in every case. If notified, I will be pleased to rectify any errors
and omissions at the earliest possible opportunity.
images © Rob Matthews. Used with kind permission. http://www.rob-matthews.com/index.php?/project/wikipedia/