Limitations+or+dangers+of+WIKIs

With all the excitement of the web 2.0 technologies made available to us, and now with the novelty of getting to use WIKIs in our own learning, perhaps we may have overlooked the limitations and/or dangers that WIKIs may bring to the classroom. Do you think there are limitations involved with WIKIs, if yes WHAT? Can we overcome these limitations?**
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 * __//LIMITATIONS DANGERS OF WIKIS //__ || __//POSSIBLE WAYS TO OVERCOME LIMITATIONS //__ || __//NO LIMIATIONS - BENEFITS OF WIKIS //__ ||
 * students could feel that their work is not valued, as others can edit or delete the work on the WIKI

People's work can get missed or others may not comment on it which can make people feel like their work is not important Claire || Establish clear classroom rules with consistent consequences. Promote a postive classroom culture where everyones ideas, perspectives and opinions are valued. (11/8 _ Lisa.R)

Ensure that students use bright colours and provide spaces between communication to avoid mixing up postings. Claire || **[|benefits of wiki slideshow]** || Melinda Gibbons 14/8/09. ||  || Wikis allow students' work to be seen by everybody, but only members can edit or interact
 * Like anything - too much of a good thing can get boring. Collaboration is great - so is individaul learning. Wiki is one tool of many- a working, living document will loose its appeal eventually unless you can incorprorate some unique creative ideas.

Research and information can be posted for all to access and use. This can save time locating information as everyone contributes and everyone shares. Students can access their homework from home and do their homework on Wikispace Sophia 18/8/09 ||
 * Students can have their work wiped by someone (ie. My Wordle.... (sniff). Lee Nelson 23/8/09 || Correct teaching of HOW to use Wiki and the values behind respecting the right of all student to take part. Lee Nelson 23/8/09 || Wiki's can track and display work by all members of a group. Lee Nelson 23/8/09 ||
 * Students could spend lots of time "wasted" on wiki sites, and also it can bring no benefit or truth to learning || Encourage a class wiki where students share and respond to other schools regarding projects, resources, ideas. || Wikis can be very educational if used in the correct manner and with supervision. There is such a range of fun learning activities children can experience with Wikis. (12/8 - Bec P) ||
 * Children may believe everything that is posted to a wiki as being correct or valid. Rhonda T 14/8/09 || If students are allocated passwords, could the use of the wiki be monitored closely to ensure correct use?? Rhonda T 14/8/09 || Collaborative learning experience, exposing students to a diversity of language, ideas and perspectives.(11/08 - Lisa.R) ||
 * Interpret of language context and poor english conventions could be habit forming Cheryl 13.8.09

Students will have varying degrees of ability and this may be more evident to each other through this type of medium. i.e. a student with language difficulties who finds it difficult to formulate a sentence may be mocked for their contribution as other class members can see their efforts whereas there is some safety in working independently in your own work book or own computer document where others may never see their written work. Bronnie August 15th 5:52pm. || Teacher could model appropriate expectations by posting a sample page, image etc to set the standard that is expected. Wiki groups could set the 'rules ' of expectations prior to the development of the Wiki. For example: Students will use appropriate language not 'text' talk for all communication not B 4 U C me. The appropriate spelling and grammar must be used and corrected prior to posting a page or announcement Cheryl 13.8.09. || A wiki is within a public forum where their views, ideas, work is seen by their peers, teachers and the school community. I would hope this would encourage consideration and respect for their own work and the work of others. Cheryl S. (13.8.09) ||