[LM_NET] HIT: wiki tips and ideas

[Lisa Hunt <lisa3moon@YAHOO.COM>]

The favorite seems to be wikispaces.  I got several responses, please read below.  
I got tips, and links to see examples in action.  I included first names and states 
from those who shared tips and ideas.  Thank you to everyone who responded.

HIT LIST:
Debbie in IL says:
Our college prep class English class is currently using a wiki to create a local 
history website.  They are collaborating as groups on several topics of local 
interest, gathering information, pictures, conducting interviews and then posting 
their work on a wiki.  We are using wikispaces, which is currently free to 
educational institutions and the teacher and I really like it.  There is a general 
discussion board where the teacher and I post general instructions and questions 
for the class as a whole.  Each group/topic has their own page on the wiki and each 
page has its own discussion link, so each group can share questions/ideas within 
its own members.  The teacher and I can monitor these discussions and any updates 
to their pages by clicking on the notify me link.  Each change then generates an 
email to us, so we are on top of what the students are doing and saying to each 
other.  
 
One thing I really like about wikispaces is that you can make the wiki private, 
which means only people with a password can view the wiki.  Ours is currently 
private, so you may not see it.  But it's great to give the students an opportunity 
to work on their pages without the whole world watching.  It also keeps outsiders 
from joining in discussions.  Once their work is finalized, a simple click will 
take the wiki public.
 
There may be other sites with fancier features, but so far we're really happy with 
wikispaces and what it is allowing us to do.
 
 
Shannon in VT says:
To comply with COPPA and the web 2.0 terms of service, you really only have one 
choice that I know of for elementary students under age 13:  pbwiki.com.  Wetpaint 
and wikispaces both require individual e-mail addresses (though you can use a 
g-mail piggyback account- teacheracct+1@gmail.com, teacher acct+2@gmail.com, etc) 
to register.  
 
pbwiki lets you create student accounts without requiring e-mail or age 
verification.
 
Gail in IL says:
This is the Wiki I use. They have free storage and other perks for education. It's 
pretty easy to use. There will always be something new available in blogs, wikis, 
etc.......but I try to resist other wise I would always be updating and improving.
http://www.wikispaces.com/site/privatelabel/k-12
 
 
Katherine in UT says:
have enjoyed using www.wikispaces.org
They offer free wikis to educators, and they don't have any advertising. You can 
decide who you want to give access to editing the wiki.  I have one for my library 
page: www.mopawiki.wikispaces.org  It's simple and easy to edit.
 
 
Aimee in KS says:
I use wikispaces and it is great. Very easy for everyone to use. 
 
 
Charlottein FL says:
Hi, I have just started a wiki for my library.  This is the site.
http://readingwiththestars.pbwiki.com/FrontPage
The site web site that we are using has a portion of it that is free for
educators.  So far it has been extremely easy.  I created student accounts
for my 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students and have been slowly introducing the
wiki to them.  As I said we have just started so I don't have a lot out
there yet but I too hope that the kids will start talking about books.  Hope
this helps.
 
Thanks again for sharing librarians!!

 
Lisa Hunt, NBCT 2005
School Library Media Specialist
Apple Creek Elementary
Moore, OK
lisa3moon@yahoo.com 




________________________________
From: Lisa Hunt <lisa3moon@YAHOO.COM>
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 5:08:38 PM
Subject: TARGET: wiki tips and ideas

My colleague and I are interested in your experiences with wikis.  We have ideas 
about teaching students to publish and share their new knowledge, but we need help 
with which sites are best.  Please share your experiences, because we don't want to 
re-invent the wheel.

I'll post a hit once we hear some good tales.
 
Lisa Hunt, NBCT 2005
School Library Media Specialist
Apple Creek Elementary
Moore, OK
lisa3moon@yahoo.com 




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