necc20009Purpose+and+Objectives

Purpose and Objectives

The goal of this session will be to explore wikispaces in education. Together we will examine how wikispaces are being used as a communication tool with teachers within schools and districts. In addition, we will look at students using wikispaces as a learning tool.

The use of wikis allows classes to work together to develop knowledge and become contributors of information rather than just consumers of information.

Examples shared and the ability to contribute more will be through my wiki of almost 2 years.

With a few lead teachers in our district, wikispaces are being created and developing a foothold on meaningful integration. More teachers are now ready to use the wikis created by others. Soon they too will be contributors rather than just consumers. The participants in this session will leave with some new ideas of what they can do. As well as catching the enthusiasm of the teachers worldwide that are increasing the knowledge pool through the use of wikis.