Book Discussion Wiki

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As Krysta and I work together on our digital story, we learned that we are both reading Charlotte's Web to our classes.  We had talked about creating a Wiki for our classes to gain experience with using a Wiki.  My class has a Wiki with their MAPPs pals and they love to post comments and different ideas to it, but why not create another one with their Symmetry buddies.  We've been pleased with their collaboration and how they interact with one another.  Watching them guide each other has been wonderful.  I see many of my former students take on a leadership role as they help my students extend their learning.  In the coming weeks, after we  complete our Digital Story, be on the lookout for the Charlotte's Web Wiki!  : >)

My First Voki

Mrs. Klock...the Voki Rookie

Here is a link to the Mrs. Klock Voki I created.  I'm sure as I learn more about the use of Voki's I'll be able to embed into my instruction.  I have a strong feeling that my students would love to create their own Voki's.   This is a keeper!  I got carried away choosing clothing, hair styles, and my voice. 

 How funny, I chose pink because it is Spring you know:)  Yeah, Spring!!!!

 

Maybe we can all create a Voki for our Wiki on a specific topic?  

We can use it to discuss anything.  Any ideas?
Kinda creepy how her eyes follow you.

Wikispaces Tutorial

         Wikispace Video

         When I watched the Wikispace tutorial video on how to change the look and feel of a Wiki I learned that the organizer of the Wiki has many options. They can change settings easily so all users can have a single wiki look.  The site wide theme & colors would look the same.  For younger users this may be helpful because the continuity would make it easier to navigate.  I like how organizers can adjust the setting to allow the freedom to choose color and theme.   It is a reflection of the wiki creator.  Teachers that teach multiple classes like Middle School or High School teachers may find organizing Wikis by their look & feel helpful.  I would love each student to be able to create a personalized Wiki.  Any chance you can get a student to take ownership of their learning, they put more effort into each project and lesson. What are your thoughts about using a unified look and feel of a wiki to organize or create consistency for students? or Should students be allowed to create their own look and feel?