Ben Smith and Jared Mader Thursday, March 10, 2011 Google Me This -- How to Make Collaboration Work in a Wiki World.

Ben Smith and Jared MaderBen Smith and Jared Maderwww.edtechinnovators.com

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Google Me This -- How to Make Google Me This -- How to Make Collaboration Work in a Wiki Collaboration Work in a Wiki WorldWorld

About Us

Ben Smith:Physics TeacherScience ChairTechnology Resource TeacherKeystone Technology IntegratorDoctoral Student in Instructional TechnologySTAR Discovery EducatorISTE Board of Directors

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Jared Mader:Director of Technology

Former Chemistry Teacher

Keystone TechnologyIntegrator

Masters Degree in Instructional Technology

STAR Discovery Educator

BlendedSchools Consultant

ISTE Consultant/Faculty

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Success in the Digital Agefor students

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Marc Prensky - Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants - See Articlehttp://www.iste.org/learn/iste-toolkit.aspx

Changing InstructionThe Web 2.0 Effect

Collaboration

Enhancing Observation

Dynamic Reporting Capabilities

Streamlines Data Sharing

National Educational Technology Standards for Students

National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers

1.1. Student Learning & CreativityStudent Learning & Creativity

2.2. Digital Age Learning Digital Age Learning Experiences & AssessmentsExperiences & Assessments

3.3. Digital Age Work & LearningDigital Age Work & Learning

4.4. Digital Citizenship & Digital Citizenship & ResponsibilityResponsibility

5.5. Professional Growth & Professional Growth & LeadershipLeadership

Our Taxonomy

Old Ways of Adding Web Content

Hard coding Know html

Use GoLive or Dreamweaver

Use Word, FrontPage, or Pagemill

Create with Inspiration

“Cookie Cutter” Method SchoolCenter, SchoolWorld, Edline

What is a Wiki?

Server software allowing users to freely create and edit Web page content using any Web browser

Supports hyperlinks between internal pages and external sites

Easy to add pages

Promotes content composition by non-technical users.

Source: http://wiki.org/wiki.cgi?WhatIsWiki

A History on Wiki

Began in 1995

Origin inspired by HyperCard

Can replace an intranet

There are now many wikisWikispaces

Pbwiki

Source: Wikipedia

Issues with Wikis

Who is adding content?

Is the information reliable?

Different than a blogBlogs are more one on one interactions

Different than forumsForums allow many users to ask and answer specific questions

Wikis allow for collaboration

Wiki Uses

Present class contentShare ideas for projectsPublish student examplesStudent portfoliosLab reportsMedia portfolioPodcast directoryClassroom newsletterAny informational content

Our Wikis

etitaxonomy.wikispaces.cometitaxonomy.pbworks.com

rlsciencecurriculum.wikispaces.com

edtechinnovators.wikispaces.com

rlphysicsinfo.wikispaces.com

redlionsssci.wikispaces.com

rlsoundlab.wikispaces.com

rltechacademy.wikispaces.com

User Created Content

Student author/create their own mediaWriting Pad - Allow student authoring

Wacommimio

Digital CamcordersDigital CamerasWidgets, Snippets, HTML embeddingGraphic OrganizersScreenshotsExternal Links

Wiki Setup

Internet Connection

Student Email Accounts (not required)Gaggle

Student Wiki AccountsTeachers can now set this up

Have students put in an identifiable account name

Budget

$5-$10 per month for removal of ads OR

Free for K-12 wikisContact wikispace - they set it up for you

Go to Manage .. Subscriptions.. Request Upgrade

Time for students to work

Alternatives

Content Management SystemsBlackboard, SchoolCenter, Edline etc.

PB Wikis

Make your own website

Decisions / Considerations

Collaboration Policy

Can students create their own?

Navigation Menu - Plan aheadCreates the purpose and use of the wiki

Ways to Start

Begin simple

Post the wiki and allow students to work as extra credit

Give in class assignments

Assign single students or groups to post per unit

Post teacher management documents

Podcast directory

Starting a Wiki

Create your own account and space, named appropriately

Public or Private

Develop framework and activitiesStudents accounts are created

Students join the spaceTeacher approves students

Students begin contributingTeacher monitors Wiki

Managing a Wiki

Have changes forwarded to your email

Track recent changes

Add discussions

For you to do

Create wiki account if neededJoin our wiki - edtechinnovators.wikispaces.com Post to our wiki on your page- How will you use wikis?Create your own wiki

Upload text, image, pdfLink to a page inside of wikiLink to outside link

Checklist of Wiki Skills

Add TextAdd ImageAdd PDF or other fileAdd MP3Hyperlink to one of your pagesHyperlink to an outside webpageEmbed a widgetAdd a tableSpecial Characters

Advanced Skills Checklist

Make a New Space - My Account

Use Actions - Lock a Page and other things

Kick a member out

Monitor your space through email

Change the Look and Feel

Notifying Others

Collaborative Science

Shared Observations

Shared Data

Shared Media

Shared Resources

Shared Discussion

Google - More than Just Search

Look under More

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NETS-S

A Taxonomy for Integrating Technology

Increasing Levels of CognitionCurriculum mastery deepens

Increasing Complexity of Technology SkillsTechnology choices become autonomous

What Can Google Do for You?

Google Web & Google AppsiGoogleSearchGoogle ScholarGoogle SitesGmailGoogle Documents

Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations

FormsBloggerGoogle Earth and MapsSketchUpPicassaCalendar

Google Docs

Documents

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Google Apps for Education

Google Apps for education allows students and teachers to share, collaborate and produce behind a private domain environment….for FREE.

Alternatively, must have a Google accountSign up by:

Sharing and Embedding

HTML Code for other web 2.0 tools

Did we say forms?

The BasicsForms created using Google Docs.

Allows for user to complete the form and the results are sent a Google Spreadsheet to compile and review

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Check out the Resources page of the ETI website

Improving the Use of Forms

Collaborative ScienceUsing Google Forms

Data Collection

Live Graphing

Sharing Data

Creating Forms

Clicking on “Add Form” lets you select types of questions and compiles answers into a spreadsheet.

Clicking on “Add Item” allows you to add six different types of questions or formatting:

Design

Front End - Questions

Back End - Spreadsheet

http://tinyurl.com/etiform1

http://edtechinnovators.wikispaces.com/NSTA2011

http://tinyurl.com/etiform

Sharing Forms - Link

When you choose to share a form, a link is created.

You can email the link to others or you can create a TinyURL or MooURL quick link that can be remembered and easily used.

Sharing Forms - Embed

Embed HTML Code into your Wiki or Site

“Old School” Web Content

Hard coding Know html

Use GoLive or Dreamweaver

Use Word, FrontPage, or Pagemill

Create with Inspiration

“Cookie Cutter” Method SchoolCenter, SchoolWorld, Edline

Wiki Setup

Internet Connection

Student Email Accounts (not required)Gaggle

Student Wiki AccountsTeachers can now set this up

Have students put in an identifiable account name

Google Sites

Alternative to a Wiki

Decisions / Considerations

Collaboration Policy

Can students create their own?

Navigation Menu - Plan aheadCreates the purpose and use of the wiki

Questions

Email: info@edtechinnovators.com

Website: www.edtechinnovators.com