Teaching the iGeneration- ch. 5

     One aspect of using technology we have talked about a lot in our class is Wikis.  This is what this chapter focuses on and how to use them in the classroom.  This chapter explains how to get students comfortable with characteristics of good wikis.  They need to become aware of specific defined roles for participation and then as a teacher you will be ready to start projects in the classroom using wikis for different content.  I really enjoyed the section of this chapter where it talked about how to use wikis to enrich and remediate learning.  Wikis are great ways to differentiate learning opportunities for students.  Technology can add a new dimension to learning that teachers need to take advantage of.  The education community and software companies are looking at ways to combine problem solving and collaboration that will engage students in a study of skills, behaviors, and ideas important for success in the world.  It is important to focus on how to incorporate tools and technology into learning so they will also be prepared to use the same tools and technologies in other aspects of their lives.  Wikis are just one tool that can be used and taught in the classroom by teachers to incorporate student centered learning in the classroom.