Wikis+and+Blogs+for+Project-Based+Learning



=Wikis and Blogs for Project-Based Learning= This workshop introduces educators to wikis and blogs as a web-based application tool for collaborative projects. Participants will explore methods of curriculum integration. Each participant will have the opportunity to create a wiki or blog that they can use with their classes.

Date: Wednesday, June 23rd Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (4 hours) Location: SHMS Room C121 Facilitator: Xaras Collins-Brown, Technology Integrator Class size: 15 persons max

** Agenda - Wikis 9 am to 10:50 am **

**What do I expect to learn today? Post your comments to the discussion board by clicking the tab just above.**
 * 1) What is a wiki? http://strathhavencff.wikispaces.com/-DIY+Wikis
 * 2) What can I do with a wiki?
 * 3) Where can I find examples of wikis?
 * 4) What are some ideas for using wiki in the classroom?
 * 5) What should I do before allowing my students access to wikis?
 * 6) How can I create your own wiki? []
 * 7) Manage your wiki
 * 8) Make pages
 * 9) Add content

**Agenda - Blogs 11:00 am to 1 pm**

**Type this URL in your browser -** []. **Log into your student blog using your username and password. Click on the most recent post. Click on the comment button and add your response to the discussion.**
 * 1) What is a blog? http://strathhavencff.wikispaces.com/-+DIY+Blogs
 * 2) What can I do with a blog?
 * 3) Where can I find examples of blogs?
 * 4) What are some ideas for using a blog in the classroom?
 * 5) What should I do before allowing my students access to blogs?
 * 6) How can I create my own blog?
 * 7) Work with your blog of choice.