Ideas+for+the+Classroom

-Ideas Regarding Wiki Writing Projects
This wiki is used at Westwood High School. Vicki Davis and her students manage the wiki and use it for just about everything. Vicki Davis is an award winning educator from Georgia.

-Ideas Regarding Wiki Science-Math Projects
1.) Using tablet, have students explain concepts, formulae, etc. and then have them save their work as a .jpg. Have them upload the file to the site and then link to it. There is nothing that illustrates student learning better than student teaching! (arguably)

2.) We collect a lot of video that is analyzed using Logger Pro. Students could post videos for analysis by others.

3.) In my Geometry class, each student keeps a notebook of definitions, postulates, and theorems. The students find this time-consuming, but useful. To save time, I am asking the students to collaborate on a "class notebook". Each collaborative group will have 3 or 4 students. The group will provide a diagram and definiton or proof for each item in the notebook assigned to their group. I believe the students will truly "own " the information they contribute to the wiki. How well will they know the info contributed by others? Will this be an effective way to prepare for final exams?

4.) In Algebra II or any math class, students could post homework problems that they have difficulty on. Others could go in and correct errors until eventually the best and correct answer is achieved.  Entire assignments could be done this way with the entire class working the assignment together.

++FAQS
1.) Where can I get a free Wiki? [|PBWiki]