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= = = 5 Important Wiki Editing Tips: = http://artinaction.wikispaces.com/Wiki+Editing+Tips = Differentiated Learning and Wikis = During this self guided session, you will learn about [|wikis] and some of the things you can do with them such as uploading pictures and videos. Wikis are a web-based technology (or web2.0 tool) that can be utilized for collaborative learning. Here is another link about wikis.

Differentiated Instruction Activities
A common DI curricular approach is the use of "choice boards." That is, teachers are allowed to choose the activities they will engage in based on the content to be mastered. Today, our content to //begin to master// is wiki editing and uploading photos and video. Below you'll find a chart which contains categories to represent both your familiarity with wikis, and your comfort with technology. Reflect on your answers in the formative assessment and then select the activity below which best fit your skills and interests. (Beginner to Below Basic) ||  || = Newbies = (Beginner to Below Basic) ||  || = Early Adopter = (Basic to Below Basic) ||  || = Intermediate Level Adventurer = (Proficient) ||  || = Advanced Adventurer = (Advanced) ||
 * = Early "Creepers" =
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 * * Explore what wikis are and how they can be used.

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 * Explore what others are teachers, administrators, teaching artists, librarians, technologists, etc. with wikis to get ideas . ||   || * Know how to start a wikispaces account and join the Art in Action wiki.
 * Explore the basics of editing wikis.


 * Explore the basics of adding content (photos, files, links, videos, widgets) that can be added to wikis.


 * Explore web 2.0 tools (that can be embedded into wikis) ||  || * Continue to explore web2.0 tools that can be used in conjunction with wikis (in my classroom)?


 * Creating wiki content around inquiry questions & curricular goals.


 * Explore ways of using wikis in conjunction with school/class goals, parents and greater community.


 * Explore and create inquiry content for how both teachers and students are editing wikis.


 * Explore video editing tools and widgets ||  || * Explore copyright, Creative Commons and fair use issues, Digital Millenium Copyright Act as they impact wiki content.


 * Explore media literacy education and wikis


 * Explore and collaborating with students on wiki content. ||  || * Explore some of the advanced features of wikis (such as how to do student polling in addition to using other collaborative tools).


 * Collaborating with a greater school and global audience through the wiki.


 * Explore formative/summative assessment tools through the wiki.


 * Explore Digital Bloom's Taxonomy and rubrics in conjunction with web2.0 tools (and wiki)

**1.**** Create a Wikispaces account.**
 * Modeling best practices for how both teachers and students are editing wikis - not just "cool" content. ||
 * **Differentiated Activities:**
 * **Differentiated Activities:**

**2.** **Join The Art in Action Wiki.**

**3.** **What is a wiki? See video and other resources**

**4. Wikispaces has a help section box on your account page. Try typing in a grade level or subject area doing a search of at least 3 K-12 wikis.** Discuss how are teachers using wikis? What are some other ways wikis are being used in schools? What are some ways they could be used to support residency work?

**5. Visit this link for other examples of K - 12 Wikis.** Also search for specific grade level content in other wikis by seaching in Wikispaces for other ideas. Just type what you are looking for in the search box in Wikispaces. There are hundreds and thousands of teachers who have wikis for their classes, their departments, and their students. Some districts are showcasing curriculum processes and doing departmental work through wikis. Some teachers are creating spaces for their students to create content in...

**6. See educational uses of wikis for more ideas on how wikis can be used in education.** How else can they be used for?


 * 7. Explore Other Wikispaces Resources:** Teacher Help Section [|Wiki Resources]

Wiki Resources - Art ArtsEducator2.0  Building Bridges Through Project ArtsSmart
 * 8. Search for ideas for Wikis in Arts Education and Arts Infusion: **

**9.Take a look at Wikispaces search for grade specific wikis:** Click [|here] to view search results for kindergarten. Click [|here] to view search results for 1st grade. Click [|here]to view search results for 2nd grade. Click[| here]to view search results for 3rd grade. ||  || ** Differentiated Activities: ** 1.** Explore wiki basics. ** Here are headings for editing basics: Questions about Editing The Wiki

How to Add a Picture

How to Add a Caption to a Picture

How to Add a Link to Text

How to Upload a File

How to Embed a Video

Instructions on tracking updates to the wiki.

*Note: Tracking updates will mean that you will get an email with the changes anyone makes to the wiki.

2. ** Add core groups link **(located under "Schools" and your school name). Directions here.

3. ** Upload video to photo share site and embed on your wiki page. ** See resources page.

4. ** Explore web2.0 tools. **How can these tools be used to support the residency work?

5. Go here for instructions on tracking updates to the wiki. Note: Tracking updates will mean that you will get an email with the changes anyone makes to the wiki. ||  || ** Differentiated Activities: ** 1. **Go to Web2.0 Guru and explore content specific web2.0 tools.** What are some of the ways tools are being used? How could you use them as part of project inquiry question?

2. **Go to TeachWeb2.0 and explore specific web2.0 tools.** What are some of the ways tools are being used? How could you use them as part of project inquiry question?

3. **Explore other tools and sites below:** Cl**assroom 2.0** http://wiki.classroom20.com/ ** Cool Tools for Schools ** http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/ ** Connected Classroom ** http://theconnectedclassroom.wikispaces.com/ ** Educational Wikis ** http://educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/ ** KeyArts PA State Art Ed. Wiki ** http://keyarts.wikispaces.com/ ** Voicethread ** http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/ ** Web 2.0 Cool Tools for Schools ** http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/ ** Web 2.0 Guru ** http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/ ** Historical Inquiry ** http://abrahamlincolnmagic.wikispaces.com/ ** Other ** http://jdorman.wikispaces.com/wikiworkshop http://jdorman.wikispaces.com/PLCWikis ||   || ** Differentiated Activities: **

1. Explore media literacy on Instructional Technology for Educators wiki.

2. Coming soon... ||  || **Differentiated Activities:**

1. Visit Getting Tricky with Wikis that has tips on adding advanced features to your own wiki such as scrolling banners, wallpaper backgrounds, etc.: http://gettingtrickywithwikis.wikispaces.com/

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