TLC Workshop:  Using Wikis in the Classroom

Instructor:  Jennifer Kelley, Resident Librarian

Course Description:

There’s more to “wiki” than Wikipedia.  In fact, more and more educators are taking advantage of the collaborative aspects of wikis.  This course will introduce participants to the flexible, easy-to-use wiki and the possibilities the wiki has in the classroom.  Participants will learn how to set-up a wiki account, how to edit, add pages, and manage a wiki.  We will discuss content control, access issues and safety and security concerns.  

Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• identify the concepts and components of a wiki in order to distinguish it from other applications

• demonstrate the use and relevance of a wiki in order to apply the technology successfully

• construct, edit and manage a wiki for use in a classroom setting

• effectively manage a wiki in order to create a safe and secure online forum for collaboration

Syllabus:

What is a Wiki?

What can you do with a wiki?

How do you create and edit a wiki?

Security, Safety and Netiquette

Assignments: 

In-Class Assignment

To get your wiki feet wet, we'll all contribute a page this wiki.

Out-of-Class Assignment

Full-time Faculty and full-time Classified Staff must complete an out-of-class assignment in order to receive full credit for this workshop.  Please indicate your intentions to complete this assignment on the attendance form.  If you have any questions regarding the assignment, contact Jenn as soon as possible.