The idea of using a wiki to train cooperating teachers and university supervisors for student teachers came to me this week. We currently have a training module for them to complete but it has become pretty cumbersome. I would like a centralized location to store documents for easy retrieval and document dates of access by users. This course has provided me with the opportunity to explore the usefulness of a wiki for this purpose. I will slowly continue to add documents to the wiki and grant access to others to contribute and edit as well.
Overall, the advantages of wikis are numerous. I have used them several times during my doctoral coursework when completing group assignments. It provides an organized space for all members to contribute to without having to worry about a ton of emails going back and forth. The one disadvantage I can think of is the reliability of information contained within a wiki. The information is only as reliable as the person inputting the information.
I will be brainstorming for ideas on uses for wikis in my classes. The are fill of Digital Natives and while some of them are unfamiliar with wikis, I bet most of them will embrace the technology, especially if provided support and encouragement. My graduate students, while more reluctant could benefit from the use of a wiki during their internships. They are placed in many different locations in Texas and need a spot to collaborate and share ideas.
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