WIKIS (OR THE POWER OF COLLABORATION)

An experience at the School of Engineering, UNEFM

Elvina CastilloElvina Castillo

English 2 ProfessorEnglish 2 Professor

ellycas@yahoo.comellycas@yahoo.com

UNEFM- Punto Fijo, Estado FalcónUNEFM- Punto Fijo, Estado Falcón

Social Input: the web has changed

Social interaction Emphasis in content Collaboration Networks (social, academic,

learning, research, practice) Long tails

Why wikis?Opportunity to share content and activitiesContent is enriched by collaborationLearner’s autonomy and creativity is enhanced

Pages can be editedPages can be edited

Have a history button Have a history button (recover pages)(recover pages)

Collaboration is the key

The goal?

a 360º view, multiple authors, multiple editing, a richer content

Some free wikis…

I never thought I could do it, but I did it…

Widescreen Test Pattern (16:9)

Aspect Ratio Test

(Should appear circular)

16x9

4x3

• Socialization is “a must” first step in any collaboration project.

• Set clear goals, and assessment guidelines (use of rubrics, for instance)

• Motivate, motivate, motivate…

Reflections