Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Week 3 - Potential of Wikis and Webpages in Primary Schools

Wikis

What are the STRENGTHS of using Wikis?
Children interact with technology and each other
Enhances learning
Self-directed learning/constructivist
Free to create and use wikis

What are the WEAKNESSES of using Wikis?
Minimal face-to-face connection with other students

What are the OPPORTUNITIES for using Wikis?
Group collaboration activities
Individual reflection
Assignment construction

What are the THREATS for using Wikis?
Appropriate scaffolding and monitoring needs to be undertaken by teacher

Webpages

What are the STRENGTHS of using Webpages?
Children interact with technology
Enhances learning
Self-directed learning/constructivist
Free to create and use webpages
Encourages creativity

What are the WEAKNESSES of using Wikis?
Cost can be involved sometimes
Difficult for group activities (possible but difficult)

What are the OPPORTUNITIES for using Wikis?
Group assignments
Individual assignments
Individual reflection
Assignment construction

What are the THREATS for using Wikis?
Appropriate scaffolding and monitoring needs to be undertaken by teacher

 

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