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Theresa Marsella

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Below is a link to my 'wiki': http://spellingpatterns102609.wikispaces.com/

After viewing the demo (of the group planning a camping trip), I thought using a ‘wiki’ was a great communication tool. Everyone participated in planning for the trip by adding and changing information. I chose to use a wiki to help organize the Sitton Spelling activities done in the classroom. Many lessons encourage the students to produce words lists exemplifying a certain skill or concept. Often, the teacher records a word list on a piece of chart paper which is then displayed as a reference. A ‘wiki’ can be used to enhance this experience. Instead of recording these lists on paper, the teacher can use a ‘wiki’, creating a new page for each skill/concept that is taught. The lists can first be devised with the students using the computer or Smartboard. Once these lists have been initially created as a class, students can visit the wiki to make changes and/or add new words. These ‘wiki’ pages can also be printed for students to obtain their own personal copies. Personal copies can also be printed and blown up into posters to display lists around the classroom. I believe ‘wiki’s” would enhance these spelling activities because it would be an ongoing process and students could revisit these lists on a regular basis. Often times the charts being hung around the room just become a part of the room in which the students don’t pay much attention to.

I would utilize one wiki for each subject area being taught. This would help to organize the information and keep it from looking too overwhelming. I would ensure that my wiki was user-friendly, as my students would be encouraged to use it. When implementing a ‘wiki’ in the classroom it would be intended to deliver content to students, support collaborative note-taking and discussion as well as a resource for students. In addition, teacher monitoring is an extremely important component because you do not want your students having access to incorrect information. I would be careful to check and maintain the wiki every few days.