Wikipedia
- begun by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger in 2001
- best known example
- created as a free encyclopedia
- anyone can register and become a contributor
- over 9 million articles in 250 languages
- analyzed 10 societal trends from book The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman
- winner of the 2006 International Edublog Award for best wiki in education
- develop a deeper understanding of the effect of information technology on the world
- using a joint wiki, students paired with a global partner
- explained trend, gave their viewpoints and created a video
Miss Cassidy's Grade 1/2 Dinosaur Wiki
- Wesmount School in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
- learning about dinosaurs
- student art work with explanations of each type of dinosaur
- very simplistic with lots of potential
- created by Joyce Valenza
- invited to share wisdom and best instruction
- information on books, information literacy and models
- links to blogs and other library wikis
- a wiki that has great ideas and information for all types of librarians
- share ideas with one another
- replicate the successes of other libraries
- 17 categories ranging from conferences, leadership, reference services, resource sharing to many more topics
- a place to get information about technology in the library
1 comment:
Cindy, The grade 1/2 dinosaur wiki makes me realize that wikis can work with all ages! A retired friend of mine is planning her Europe trip with another couple on a wiki. A very versatile tool.
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