[LM_NET] Wikis and nervous principal

[Janice Kowalski-Kelly <jkowalski-kelly@CLEVEHILL.ORG>]

Hi,

I am teaching my 5th graders how to create wikis & use them for their
State projects. I have set up rules for use, i.e. positive comments only,
no personal information, no bad language, etc. Thus far they have been
using them extensively to comment on each others' pages, small chit chat,
a few "i know who likes you" comments. I invited my principal to take a
look and he's read several comments on some pages that he wasn't happy
with (I don't know which comments) and he's not happy that they are
are using this for social networking and not for collaborating on school
related content. They have just been introduced to this concept (although
I'm sure most know about FaceBook etc.). I expect them to get down to
business when they begin their research.

I'm a little nervous about this whole thing myself. I monitor the pages (I
have 110 5th grade students) and delete when necessary and leave comments
to guide them. The wiki has recharged their interest in doing their State
projects and I hope this whole idea goes as smoothly as possible. I would
appreciate any feedback from those who have been in this situation. Thanks,


Janice Kowalski-Kelly, Library Media Specialist
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
jkowalski-kelly@clevehill.org
"Wherever you are, be there totally."
Eckhart Tolles, The Power of Now

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