Comments on: Blogs & Wiki’s at the Elementary School Level http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/ The WordPress Landing Page for Edutechation.com Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:03:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ray http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-1336 Ray Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:28:37 +0000 http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-1336 Hi Craig, 1. It's not being blocked and is linked on one of it's pages. 2. I didn't get to go to FETC in January because of budget issues, but this article is also from September 2006, almost a year old. When school starts in August I plan on doing a multi-part blog on a blog & wiki project that I'm doing with our Science Lab Teacher. Hi Craig,

1. It’s not being blocked and is linked on one of it’s pages.

2. I didn’t get to go to FETC in January because of budget issues, but this article is also from September 2006, almost a year old.

When school starts in August I plan on doing a multi-part blog on a blog & wiki project that I’m doing with our Science Lab Teacher.

]]> By: Craig Howat http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-1297 Craig Howat Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:10:22 +0000 http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-1297 You may want to check with your district to make sure your blog does not get blocked. Also, I would suggest attending either the ISTE conference or your state tech conference for more current presentations. Good Luck! You may want to check with your district to make sure your blog does not get blocked. Also, I would suggest attending either the ISTE conference or your state tech conference for more current presentations. Good Luck!

]]> By: Mary Beth Abordo http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-274 Mary Beth Abordo Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:36:40 +0000 http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-274 I'm still not clear on the difference between Blogs and wikis. I do however adore the concept of open two-way (multi-directional?) communication between parents, teachers, and students. Should a blog/wiki be run in addition to or instead of a traditional class web site? My issue with blogs is that it is sometimes difficult to locate the message or topic one wish to find amid all the postings. I’m still not clear on the difference between Blogs and wikis. I do however adore the concept of open two-way (multi-directional?) communication between parents, teachers, and students. Should a blog/wiki be run in addition to or instead of a traditional class web site? My issue with blogs is that it is sometimes difficult to locate the message or topic one wish to find amid all the postings.

]]> By: Candace Hackett Shively http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-90 Candace Hackett Shively Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:15:16 +0000 http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-90 If you are looking for info on blogs and wikis in the classroom, you might recommend TeachersFirst's <a href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/blog/blogbasics.cfm" rel="nofollow">Blogging Basics</a>. and <a href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/wiki" rel="nofollow">Wiki Walk-Through</a>. TeachersFirst is a site offered for free by a not-for-profit to promote effective use of technology by teachers. TeachersFirst content is created by REAL teachers who know the practical realities of the classroom. These two modules (on blogs and wikis) are comprehensive and include everything from examples to details of handling parental and administrative concerns regarding safety. There are even downloadable student agreements you can share with both students and parents. We are TeachersFirst and always. Enjoy! If you are looking for info on blogs and wikis in the classroom, you might recommend TeachersFirst’s Blogging Basics. and Wiki Walk-Through.
TeachersFirst is a site offered for free by a not-for-profit to promote effective use of technology by teachers. TeachersFirst content is created by REAL teachers who know the practical realities of the classroom. These two modules (on blogs and wikis) are comprehensive and include everything from examples to details of handling parental and administrative concerns regarding safety. There are even downloadable student agreements you can share with both students and parents. We are TeachersFirst and always. Enjoy!

]]> By: Martie http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-60 Martie Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:50:42 +0000 http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-60 I need more examples of great blogs created by teachers and students to show to my teachers. I need more examples of great blogs created by teachers and students to show to my teachers.

]]> By: laci205 http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-7 laci205 Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:35:46 +0000 http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-7 I too think that starting a blog in the classroom is a great idea. I didn’t start using a blog or making blog entries until I entered college, and I felt that I was behind many of my other classmates. My school didn’t have the technology experience or the staff to offer such in depth courses. I feel that any time students can push forward and become more advanced in this ever changing world, they should take advantage if it. I think that someday in the near future classrooms won’t have books or be structured the way they are now, so children need to start learning computer and internet skills at a younger age. I too think that starting a blog in the classroom is a great idea. I didn’t start using a blog or making blog entries until I entered college, and I felt that I was behind many of my other classmates. My school didn’t have the technology experience or the staff to offer such in depth courses. I feel that any time students can push forward and become more advanced in this ever changing world, they should take advantage if it. I think that someday in the near future classrooms won’t have books or be structured the way they are now, so children need to start learning computer and internet skills at a younger age.

]]> By: dorai http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-6 dorai Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:56:31 +0000 http://edutechation.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/blogs-wikis-at-the-elementary-school-level/#comment-6 I think it is a great idea. Do these schools have internet connectivity? I think a good starting point would be see what subset of the wiki students need? How to provide a simple interface and make it fun. Here are a couple of thoughts: 1. Make a simple notepad like program a wiki client. This way, there is no difference between writing a document and using a wiki. 2. Build a simple UI layer on top of an existing wiki or pick a wiki that is completely wysiwyg. I think before the students can use wiki, it is better to train the teachers in using a wiki. Some of us were brainstorming about such an idea. I think it is a great idea. Do these schools have internet connectivity? I think a good starting point would be see what subset of the wiki students need? How to provide a simple interface and make it fun.

Here are a couple of thoughts:

1. Make a simple notepad like program a wiki client. This way, there is no difference between writing a document and using a wiki.

2. Build a simple UI layer on top of an existing wiki or pick a wiki that is completely wysiwyg.

I think before the students can use wiki, it is better to train the teachers in using a wiki. Some of us were brainstorming about such an idea.

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