This weeks ICT session was spent exploring the world of wikis.
I have come across wikis before, although never contributed to them, and hadn't really considered how they might be used in the classroom. I'm still not convinced but they are a great idea! I'm sure we've all used Wikipedia, and the ICT Wiki looks like it might be a really handy resource. However, easy as it is, I don't know where a wiki would fit into the school curriculum.
One problem I can immediately think of is the accessibility of registered wiki users to edit and delete information on the page. Surely there are problems with people deleting what thy don't agree with? Just imagine that one grammar stickler in your class who systematically goes through adjusting their classmates posts! Still, I'm not one to dismiss new ICT resources, so I'll give it a think!
In the mean time here's a few useful wikis that you might like to look at:
WikiWikiWiki Web - Claims to be the first ever wiki from which all others are descended. It does look a bit stone age!
Why Nobody Deletes Wikis - Just about answers my query about freedom to delete!
Wikipedia - Maybe not the gospel truth but it's close enough
Pilkipedia - An example of a subject specific Wiki; in this case all things Ricky Gervais & co.
HomestarWiki - Wiki containing amazingly detailed ins-and-outs of youth cult website homestarrunner.com
WikiMusicGuide - A wiki for music lovers!
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One problem I can immediately think of is the accessibility of registered wiki users to edit and delete information on the page. Surely there are problems with people deleting what thy don't agree with?
It depends on what the wiki is about and exactly what you are using it for.
I would see such editing as appropriate for poor spelling an grammar, and for making sentences clearer.
The one think that we have not yet looked at is that wikis keep a record of alterations, which can be returned to to see exactly what changes have been made.
As a joint author, one would inform others that you have made changes and they could look at the changes and either accept them or reject them.
This is what collaborative writing is all about.
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