We tried out VortexFlash, and I think the kids liked it. The students will post their animation on the wiki. This will require them to use a "widget" that decodes HTML/Java Script.
We were running into road blocks with the blogs, so at the present time we'll be focusing on the wiki.
Showing posts with label wiki. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wiki. Show all posts
12.14.2010
If Wikileaks is bad, then aren't ALL wikis bad? 6th Grade
With recent focus in the news on the wiki-leaks scandal, some of the students questioned whether wiki-s are lawful. I felt it was necessary to cue the students in on some more detailed information so that they could understand the true problem. First, I defined a wiki as a collaborative website where the average Joe (aka- you and I) can request to join the wiki, and with membership to the wiki, we can edit or add our own information, opinion or input. I explained that the problem with the specific wiki, namely Wiki-Leaks, lies within the unlawful stealing of confidential information. The students asked some really thoughtful questions, and for the remaining computer class time we immersed ourselves in discussion about proper Internet usage. I believe today's discussion helped to clarify and resovle the students' concerns about wiki-s.
12.11.2010
Wiki-s are the THING!
I just had an idea that I know the kids would love- we could possibly collaborate with other Iowa Lutheran schools using a wiki and possibly Skye. I have created a new wiki under my administrator account. Next I will contact computer teachers at other Iowa Lutheran schools to see if they would like to join our ZSJ students in various online projects! I am so glad that I have finally decided to go ahead with the wiki introduction because it will raise our technology curriculumn up another notch!
12.10.2010
Wikispaces- 5th & 6th Grade
The fifth and sixth Graders were introduced to a wiki that I created: zsjfalcons wiki.
I used wikispaces.com to create the website. The zsjfalcons wiki is a website where approved members can work on the site simultaneously. Anyone can view the site, but only approved members can edit the pages.
As an introduction to wikis, the 5th and 6th Graders are creating their own web page within the website. They will choose a subject and write about it. Some of the subjects already chosen include cheer leading, basketball, paintball, military and babysitting. In the future the students will choose a specific subject that correlates with a Social Studies or Science unit that they're learning in their homeroom. The kids are truly excited and motivated create their web pages! Please note that as of yet the wiki is a work in progress.
I used wikispaces.com to create the website. The zsjfalcons wiki is a website where approved members can work on the site simultaneously. Anyone can view the site, but only approved members can edit the pages.
As an introduction to wikis, the 5th and 6th Graders are creating their own web page within the website. They will choose a subject and write about it. Some of the subjects already chosen include cheer leading, basketball, paintball, military and babysitting. In the future the students will choose a specific subject that correlates with a Social Studies or Science unit that they're learning in their homeroom. The kids are truly excited and motivated create their web pages! Please note that as of yet the wiki is a work in progress. 11.18.2010
Student Blogging and Wikis
I am looking extensively into the value of blogs, wiki-s and other Web 2 features in the classroom. Below are some links that I am checking out:
- Blogging Basics
- School Blogs
- Edu Blogs
- 21 Classes
- Classroom Teacher blog
- Classroomteacher.edublogs.org
And the list goes on and on and on.... There is a wealth of resources on the Web. I hope to be integrating blogs and wiki-s into the technology curriculum at ZSJ!
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