Sometimes I require hands on experience to completely understand something new . I am definitely a kinesthetic
learner. When learning math, I could
watch the teacher work a problem all day long, but until I worked it out
myself- I was clueless. Yes I love
myself some Wikipedia, (I’m sorry to say that I won’t complete a research paper
without it) and I read all of the readings suggested by Professor Cooper,
but still I was clueless. So I decided
to create my own wiki.
My patrons at the library where I work are always asking
about the newest novels. So I decided to
compile a list of new novels along with their summaries. I believe this wiki could really come in
handy at work, and my colleagues and even patrons could add to the list. They could also edit the summaries, and even
critique and rate the books. The options are almost endless. The greatest benefit to having a wiki is that when asked by my patrons for information about the new novels, I can provide more than just a list. I can provide a platform for where the searcher of information can become the provider of the information.
It’s easy
to use, and it’s free. It’s also on the internet, so most of my patrons and colleagues could have access.
If you were to create a wiki for your classroom or media
center, tell me about your wiki. The
link to my wiki is booksbonanza.pbworks.com. But remember it is a work in progress, which is really what wikis are all about.
As I stated in another comment, I am embarrassed to think I had not considered a Wiki for my media center, but after the readings from Dr. Cooper and my now third blog, I must say that I think I must create one. I love the idea of it being interactive. Most Wiki's I've been involved with were very stable (one-sided and not edited by others or edited by certain people). I would love to see a Wiki actually used properly and being used interactively with students, teachers and media specialist. I salute you on your effort to create a Wiki. It's a good start. I'm going to start one right away myself.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was perusing your wiki I saw your invitation for users to become writers on your wiki and I immediately thought, "I don't think I could do that." As a control freak, the thought of a wiki scares me because I am relinquishing some of that control to students, teachers, and maybe even parents. As an educator, though, I can absolutely see the value of opening the wiki up to the school's stakeholders to enhance the educational experience of my patrons. I plan to make creating a wiki for my media center my summer project. Hopefully by the time school starts I'll feel comfortable enough to open it up for editing by others.
ReplyDeleteAudrey,
ReplyDeleteWhen I first starting working in wikis I had some challenges, but as time passed, I learned how to work it effectively. I am a hands on learner so I learn by doing. The media specialist can create wikis to help promote different media programs for the media center. I like the idea of newest novels. So many people have interest in novels. This is a way to collaborate among a certain audience. The media specialist can make a wiki to promote young children books to that audience. All types of educational wikis are a plus in making the media program shine to the audience.