Using a Classroom Wiki

Subjects:  Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade:  6

Technology tools:  Computer(s), LCD Projector

Tools used:  Interactive website, Video, Audio, Word processing, Communication tool, Collaboration tool

Activity type:  Lesson, Project, Assessment, Research

I use a classroom wiki for a variety of purposes.  I link webquests for student use, students post assignments, students edit the work of others and/or give feedback to others, I post review games, I post assignments, test reviews, etc.  Students use the comment sections to talk to each other and to me about various assignments and projects.   Students also upload assignments to the wiki for grading so they do not have to use paper!

Assessment is ongoing throughout the year and depends on the assignment.  Using a classroom wiki has been a success. This is the 3rd year I have used a classroom wiki.

Free Rice Project

Subject:  CTE

Grades:  6, 7, 8

Technology tools:  Interactive website, Word processing, Spreadsheet, Social media tool, Classroom Wiki

Activity type:  Lesson, Project, Teacher presentation, Assessment

Objectives:

Keyboarding

– Apply the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad. 

- Apply formatting features in document processing.

Business Computer Technology

-Analyze technology issues

-Reinforce keyboarding technique and document processing skills. 

– Utilize word processing and desktop publishing software.

- Utilize spreadsheet software.

– Utilize multimedia/presentation graphics software.

 

FREERICE.COM

Project Scope:

1.  Utilize the http://freerice.com site to learn vocabulary words and help fight world hunger.

2.  Use ThinkQuest.org (interactive social media site) to post 10 things learned from Freerice.com.

3.  Use word processing software and correct letter formatting to write a persuasive letter requesting 1 box of rice to donate to a local charity.  Students will also learn how to print, sign, and fold a letter as well as how to address an envelop.

4.  Use word processing software and correct memo formatting to write a memorandum to a teacher in the HPS system telling him/her about the Freerice.com site.

5.  Use telecommunications software (Outlook) to email the memo as an attachment to a HPS teacher.

6.  BCT Students - Utilize spreadsheet software to create formulas to provide percentages and average rice donated.  Create a chart to represent the rice donated by the student compared to the rice donated by the school.

7.  Utilize mulit-media software (PowerPoint) to create a non-linear presentation explaining what they did in the project.

Relate link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvooVJlqpE8

Assessment:  Rubrics for each of the components of the project.

The activity was successful.  In the future, I will set firmer deadlines for work completion.

Janet Derr-Littman, Northview Middle


FreeRice.com Student Intro Video