A Wiki in My Classroom

I had the opportunity to work in a Wiki with a few others in another class.  We all posted poems, or plans, or our collective ideas on the subject and wrote replies to each other right in the Wiki.  It was a little easier than writing to our blogs actually.  Although I suppose it could happen in other Wikis, everyone was more than positive in everything that was posted.  I think the most challenging thing about any online group work is getting together in a timely fashion, and helping each other fine tune what is shared.  There always needs to be one who posts the final product, but communicating can be troublesome if only that some folks have more time than others.  I, for one, have time that many do not.  I can be at my computer and online just about 24/7.  Retirement is good for that!  : )

What I have learned from the group Wiki project is that we certainly can work together and make a community project work well.  We all can and do learn from each other and getting the chance to read the thoughts and ideas of our colleagues is an education in itself!  One thing may spark another thing that sparks still another thing and the “hits’ keep coming! 

I have and will most likely not meet with any resistance when I create my own classroom Wiki.  If I have a student who resists, I have the luxury of saying that it is required.  I suppose we all could do that, but knowing me, I will mention the benefits o almost immediate feedback, and that each student is contributing to the learning community.  Have a terrific day.  See you.

Sue