Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Wikis in supporting learning

PLUSES
MINUSES
INTERESTING

*can be edited by students who are allowed into that wiki
*Updated by students and teachers
*Free technology for students
*Upload homework or assignments
*Students can work together on an assignment, but do not have to be altogether
*easy to use
*24/7 access
*engages learners through familiar technology


*unintentional deletions
*Students can edit others wikis, in a bad way
*setting up original wiki can take time

*Group work through wikis, shows ownership of ideas, so teachers can see if all students in the group has contributed


After doing this PMI for Wikis in how they support learning, it demonstrates that wikis are an excellent ICT activity to support learning.

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