Classroom+Wikis



Link to classroom wiki

**__Teacher Technology Standards Addressed__**
//II Communication// B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 2. Use productivity tools to publish information. 3. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online // III Legal, Social and Ethical Issues // 1. Identify ethical and legal issues using technology. 2. Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings. 3. Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, //Fair Use// guidelines, security, privacy and student online protection. 4. Use classroom procedures to manage an equitable, safe and healthy environment for students. // V Integrating Technology into the Curriculum // 1. Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. 3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. 6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.

//Standard 3.0 Technology for Learning and Collaboration// B. Collaboration 1. Use and explain how technology tools encourage collaboration. c. Participate as part of a class in online collaborative projects or information exchanges

C. Increase Productivity 1. Use and explain how technology tools increase productivity. b. Use templates or create new documents to complete learning assignments. e. Use various electronic information retrieval sources to obtain information on a topic.

//Standard 4.0 Technology for Communication and Expression// A. Communication 1. Use technology for communication b. Use technology tools identified by the teacher to communicate with various audiences.

//Standard 5.0 Technology Use for Information Use and Management// A. Locate, Evaluate, and Gather Information/Date 1. Use and evaluate information resources available through technology independently or with assistance. a. Select relevant information from appropriate technology resources.

__Description__
My classroom wiki was used to support my science curriculum. The topics covered on the wiki are matter, simple machines, and the solar system.

__My Reflection__
I really enjoyed using the wikispace. My students were extremely excited and enthusiastic about using it. Once introduced to it, they were able to take the ball and run with it. I shouldn't have been surprised that they would figure out ways to use some of the features on their own. It is a very powerful tool that can definitely be used to supplement classroom instruction while integrating technology. I definitely plan to use it in years to come. Using the wikispace provides students with opportunities to flourish in a technologically savvy world.

I only regret that I allowed myself to be intimidated by it; so much so, that I don't feel I used it to its fullest extent. As with any instructional tool, an adequate amount of time is needed to plan and effectively implement its use. I plan to spend some time familiarizing myself with the capabilities and learning to navigate through it more confidently. I realize the possibilities for its use are limitless.