Wiki

​ Name: Emily Myers

NCSCOS: 1.02 Analyze expressive materials that are read 1.03 Interact in group activities or seminars 1.04 Reflect on learning

Link: http://alsaig.wikispaces.com/

Explanation: We read a number of books during our 1940's unit. There are limited copies of each book and I am not thrilled with using a book as a whole class novel all the time, so having the wiki as a place where students can share about each of the books is a great way to encourage the students to comment on ALL of the selections and interact with other readers, reagardless of what they are working on individually. This is also a great way for students to make connections between books, etc. which is something that we could always use practice with! I will provide a rubric and structure requirements for the posts, but want this to be something that students use as a conversation, so I will try to let them use it in the ways they feel are most useful. Until we begin our 1940s unit, I hope to get the students hooked on the wiki by talking about what they are reading personally, making book recommendations, etc.

Name: Kim Speight

NC Standard Course of Study ([|North Carolina Standard Course of Study], Please include the objective and goal number as well as a written explanation): 2.01 Purpose of a Business

Link: http://mrskspeightwiki.wikispaces.com/ http://exploring-business-technology.wikispaces.com/

Explanation (ELABORATE): In this unit students will be setting up their own wiki page for the group project that we are working on. Above is my wiki that I will be using for them to post any questions they have for me or each other. Students will be starting their own business called the Lemonade Stand. Students started this lesson with a graphic organizer. The final part of the assignment that will be loaded, is the success of the business and actual snap shop of the business and its work days. Students will have a rubric that they will be assessed by.

Peer Comments: This is a really neat idea. Are you going to culminate the activity with some lemonade for the participants? Elsbeth Johnson.. Yes they will-Kim I think this is a great way to manage your lemonade stands, and I can see your kids being very excited about this method! Leigh B.

Name: Leigh Bright

NC Standard Course of Study ([|North Carolina Standard Course of Study], Please include the objective and goal number as well as a written explanation): __**6th Grade ELA**__ 1.03 Interact appropriately in group settings by listening attentively, and monitoring own understanding of the discussion and seeking clarification as needed. 2.01 Explore informational materials that are read, heard, and/or viewed by: monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard and/or viewed, studying the characteristics of informational works, restating and summarizing information, determining the importance and accuracy of information, and comparing and/or contrasting information. 6.01 Demonstrate an understanding of conventional written and spoken expression by extending vocabulary knowledge by learning and using new words.

__**6th Grade IS**__ 1.09 Recognize that ideas are produced in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based). 4.04 Follow acceptable use guidlines (AUP/IUP) in accessing information. 4.05 Gather information from the most effective resources. 4.06 Comply with the Copyright Law (P.L. 94-553). 4.07 Organize and use information. 4.08 Credit sources of information. 4.09 Produce and present findings in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).

Link: http://gcmsmediacenter.wikispaces.com/

Explanation (ELABORATE): I have set up a wiki for our media center in an effort to make collaboration with teachers easier. I have also included a class lesson which I plan to facilitate with 6th grade language arts and social studies teachers. Through this lesson, student groups will use prior knowledge (from lesson with Google Maps) to select 5 vocabulary words from the available list and research how they are connected with the concentration camps they researched in a previous lesson. Students will be required to have at least 3 complete sentences that tie the word back to the concentration camp. They will need to post their findings on the wiki underneath their group number. They will also have cite their websites from which they obtain their information. We will discuss their findings as a class with each group presenting their part of the wiki to the class.

Peer Comments: I think it is great that your wiki also includes a link to the media center blog- what a good way to keep kids in touch with what is going on! - Emily Myers Thanks Leigh for the collaboration! Great idea!-Kim

Name: Vickie Sutton

NC Standard Course of Study ([|North Carolina Standard Course of Study], Please include the objective and goal number as well as a written explanation): **__2.02 Use text for a variety of functions, including literary, informational, and practical.__** planning and drafting. rereading for meaning. revising to clarify and refine writing with guided discussion.__** **Competency Goal 1 __The learner will develop and apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write.__** __//(These are the goals teachers would be working with students to meet, and their purpose in using the wiki and its resources).//__
 * ELA** **SCOS**
 * __4.07 Compose first drafts using an appropriate writing process:
 * __1.04 Apply knowledge of all sources of information (meaning, language, graphophonics) to read a new text silently and independently.__**

Link: __http://shpliteracy.pbworks.com/__

Explanation (ELABORATE): As Literacy Facilitator, I don't have a classroom of my own, so I have set up a wiki for teachers (and parents) to access resources for reading and writing instruction. Teachers will use the resources on the shpliteracy wiki to improve their own reading and writing instruction. They will share resources and use the guiding documents about Writer's Workshop and Guided Reading found on the wiki to improve reading and writing instruction. Using the wiki will help teachers with the above named ELA goals/objectives. They can also share samples of their students' writings on the writing samples page (they will submit them to me for posting right now, but I'd like to move toward them being able to post samples for other teachers to see and comment on).

Peer Comments: You have done some hard work on your wiki. It has lots of useful information, which would make visitors to your wiki want to participate. Elsbeth Johnson

Vickie, I am really impressed with your wiki. You and others have given me a lot of ideas for my use of wikis in the future. Joyce Roberts

Great job Vickie! Way to collaborative with others!-Kim

Name: **Elsbeth Johnson**

NC Standard Course of Study ([|North Carolina Standard Course of Study], Please include the objective and goal number as well as a written explanation): 1:00-2.00 Internet Unit (Review of this unit) 3.01 Word Processing Objective: Report Formatting

Link: http://computerapplicationsactivities.wikispaces.com/

Explanation (ELABORATE): For this objective, students will first be placed into groups and contribute to a homepage about our school for starters on how to use the wiki. Then we will go on to the assignment of formatting a report and conducting research on their assigned topic. I plan to use my 3rd period Computer Applications students and form groups of 4-5 students. First the students will make entries to a wiki page entitled "Frequently Asked Questions". Each group will be required to write two questions about report formatting and writing research papers. Then groups will be required to answer the questions. I will also add some questions to the list. Then each student will be assigned a person who has made a significant contribution to the business world or to society in general and has done so even though they met with adversity, hardship, and/or is a minority. The students will place their final research paper on their individual wiki page so all students in 3rd period can read them. All students will be required to critique at least two reports--I will assign who reads which reports. In addition, the students will be required to reflect upon this assignment and make suggestions for improvement. Peer Comments: This sounds like a great way to cover the much dreaded reports section. This would also be a way for students to reinforce the margins for bound and unbound reports which always flubs up my students. Great idea! Yvonne Cockerham

I love the way you have the questions and then a video to answer it. Great idea! Hope you don't mind if I borrow your idea. Your wiki looks great!

Name: Dawn Roberson

NC Standard Course of Study ([|North Carolina Standard Course of Study], Please include the objective and goal number as well as a written explanation): Goal 4The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts.**
 * Competency**
 * Goal 3 The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.**
 * 3.04** Increase oral and written vocabulary by listening, discussing, and composing texts when responding to literature that is read and heard. (e.g., read aloud by teacher, literature circles, interest groups, book clubs).
 * Competency
 * 4.06** Plan and make judgments about what to include in written products (e.g., narratives of personal experiences, creative stories, skits based on familiar stories and/or experiences).

Link : http://ramblingrams.wikispaces.com/ Explanation (ELABORATE) I will be using this wiki as an avenue for my students to share their ideas. I will begin with simply by having them share pieces of their favorite writings. After we get comfortable using the wiki, I will incorporate some collaborative writing activities. I see all sorts of possibilities for using this wiki with my children.

Peer Comments: I agree with you that the students need to get comfortable with the wiki before moving on to more advanced assignments. I don't think it will take them long. Children are not as inhibited as we adults. Elsbeth Johnson

Dawn, your wiki is very nice. As soon as I opened it, it sparked my interest. Your students will be so excited about becoming a part of it. Joyce

Dawn, I love your Rambling Rams gif. What a great wiki. Yvonne Cockerham Thanks Yyonne! Here is where I made it. learningweb2.wikispaces.com/

Name: Joyce Roberts

NC Standard Course of Study ([|North Carolina Standard Course of Study], Please include the objective and goal number as well as a written explanation): Unit A 003 Reinforce Keyboarding technique and document processing skills

Unit E: Keyboarding Composition Skills 007. Compose sentences, paragraphs, and documents at the keyboard. 7.01 Compose sentences and paragraphs. 7.02 Compose, edit, and rekey documents in usable form.

Unit B: Applications Software 007 Utilize multimedia/presentation graphics software 7.03 Plan and design basic presentations 7.04 Create and present basic presentations

Link: http://jroberts-cte.wikispaces.com/

Explanation (ELABORATE): The class will be divided into 6 groups. Each group of students will contribute to the class African-American History Time line by researching a period of time and adding information to the group page. Each student will reflect on their own wiki page, but must also reflect on at least one historical time period each day. By the end of class on Friday of each week, each student should have commented on each group's wiki page.

As students conduct their research, they will be asked to compare and contrast how black Americans were treated in the different time periods. They must answer the following questions: What challenges did they have in each period of time? What accomplishments did they make? What opportunities did they have? Who became famous and why? What happened to those who spoke out and stood up for American rights?

Group 1 1600-1700

Group 2 1700-1750

Group 3 1750-1800

Group 4 1800-1850

Group 5 1900-1950

Group 6 1950-2010

CLASS REFLECTION

TEST YOUR KNOWLEGE Take this online quiz to see what you know about Black History.

VIRTUAL TOUR As you take this online tour, put yourself in it. Would you have had the courage to take this year-long trek to freedom?

Peer Comments:

I really like that your wiki lesson was a cross-curriculum one. This could teach students the history aspect, as well as how to set up a report (English) along with completing your reports CTE section. I love it, great way to jazz that section up!! Yvonne Cockerham

You have worked really hard on this wiki. It looks like all it need now are students to do the work!

Name: Yvonne Cockerham

NC Standard Course of Study: DCS - Alternative Input Device Objective 4:01

Link: https://ealpslabwiki.wikispaces.com/ 

Explanation: Prior to the lesson I would have each of my students invited to the wiki and we would do a test wiki entry to make sure that each student had proper access and was familiar with how to utilize the tool bar. In this pre-lesson I would also explain the guidelines for posting comments as well as the consequences for copying another student or editing another students’ information in such a way that changes their original intent. Next, I would give each of my students a slip of paper with an alternative input device that I have selected for them. I would then explain that they would be researching the device on the internet and edit this wiki using the template that I have provided. In their research they would find a description of their device, picture, range of cost, use and educational use. Next my students would post their items within the template that I have provided being sure to place a horizontal rule between each post so that other posts do not bleed together. Also, reminding them to be sure and not change the information of others ahead of them. As a follow-up assignment, I would have each student go in after each comment has been successfully posted and add 3 additional facts to at least 4 of their peers’ devices. I would then explain that I would be grading on the originality of their fact and also mandate that my goal is to have at least 3 but no more than 6 facts under each device. Thus having my students evenly distribute their answers.

Comments: I really like how you have outlined how you will introduce and use this wiki and how it will be assessed. The directions are very clear to the students and the example is very helpful. Your directions have helped me think through how I need to start to be able to get my students even logged in and using a wiki. Thanks for being so organized! Kelly

Name: Kelly Garcia

NC Standard Course of Study ([|North Carolina Standard Course of Study], Please include the objective and goal number as well as a written explanation):
 * 5.01** Increase fluency, comprehension, and insight through a meaningful and comprehensive literacy program by: extending understanding by creating products for different purposes, different audiences and within various contexts.
 * 4.03** Recognize and develop a stance of a critic by: constructing a critical response/review of a work/topic.

Link: http://lawithgarcia.wikispaces.com/

Explanation (ELABORATE): This wiki would serve as a culminating place for students to share their best poems that they have written during our poetry unit. It would also serve as a place for students to critique each others work and provide suggestions for revisions. Question: Can I insert audio files in a wiki so you could click on a link and listen to the students reading their own poems? Can anyone help me with this??

Peer Comments: The links you included on your wiki are really perfect for your students. I think the use of the wiki as a place to proofread is a good way to allow students to constructively offer each other feedback, You motivated me to make my wiki a bit better :) - Emily Myers

Name: Terri Carpenter

NC Standard Course of Study ([|North Carolina Standard Course of Study], North Carolina Guiance K-5 Guidance Curriculum: The learner will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. (National Standard 1) 1.08 Communicate knowledge with classmates and adults.

The learner will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and interpersonal skills to help understand and respect self and others. (National Standard 7)

Link: https://conflictresolutions.wikispaces.com/

Explanation: I will use my wiki to involve the students in problem solving. Each week, I plan to post a conflict letter for them to solve. They can work together or individually. Either way the Wiki will help them collaborate with each other and learn from each other in order to develop better skills for resolving conflicts.

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Name: Tina Rorer

NC Standard Course of Study (North Carolina Standard Course of Study, Please include the objective and goal number as well as a written explanation): Computer Technology Skills 1.02 Demonstrate correct use of common technology terms ELA 2.02 Use text for a variety of functions, including literary, informational, and practical. 5.01 Spell correctly using: • previously studied words. • spelling patterns. • analysis of sounds to represent all the sounds in a word in one's own writing. Math (Kindergarten) 2.02 Recognize concepts of calendar time using appropriate vocabulary (days of the week, months of the year, seasons).

Link: @http://shpwiki.pbworks.com/FlipCharts

Explanation (ELABORATE): This is part of the technology wiki that I have been using this year at my school. It was set up last year under the former Instructional Technologist, and I have been working this year to shift things over to my files and ideas. This link is a solution to a situation I was having with my teachers. I needed a place for them to post flipcharts in an easy way so that they were easily retrievable. This way either they can add them or they can send them to me to add.

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