Saturday, November 8, 2008

Wiki Wisdom: How to Use an Online Classroom Clearinghouse

 Teacher Louise Maine offers tips for using wikis in class.

  Rubenstein, G. Wiki Wisdom: How to Use an Online Classroom Clearinghouse. Edutopia,, 

Grace Rubenstein  he is a staff  Writer and Multimedia Producer, in his article speaks about the way how teachers can bring the power of wikis to their classroom, his focusing mainly on the experience of a High School Teacher; louse Maine, a teacher who learn enough to use a wiki for everything with her science students. The author states a few of teacher Maine’s suggestions for all teachers who like to use wiki as educational tool. She said teachers should expand the use of wiki a little bit at a time, explore other educational wikis, encourage collaboration, through discussion and exchange of information, be clear about goals and expectations, and support their students. The author explains each tip from teacher Maine, in an easy way by displaying those tips in organized pullets. The fall writer wants to show the importance of wise use of wiki when students participate and enjoy group work. I think these tips are crucial for all educators and designers who plan to add wiki to their teaching aids.

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