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Internet Literacy for
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Wikis
What is a Wiki? As defined by Wikipedia, "a wiki is a type of
computer software that allows users to easily create, edit and link
web pages." The origin of the word "wiki" is Hawaiian, a short form
of "wiki wiki" with the meaning being quick or fast, with the idea
being that it is a quick way to create and edit information on a
webpage. The developer of the first wiki was Ward Cunningham, who
described his concept as "the simplest online database that could
possibly work."
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WebQuests"
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of
the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. WebQuests
are designed to use learners' time well, to focus on using
information rather than looking for it, and to support learners'
thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
The model was developed in early 1995 at San Diego State
University by Bernie Dodge with Tom March, and was outlined then in
Some Thoughts About WebQuests." Reference:
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/WebQuest/overview.htm
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Social Networking |
According to Pew Internet,
"A social networking site is an online place where a
user can create a profile and build a personal network
that connects him or her to other users. In the past
five years, such sites have rocketed from a niche
activity into a phenomenon that engages tens of millions
of internet users. More than half (55%) of all online
American youths ages 12-17 use online social networking
sites, according to a new national survey of teenagers
conducted by the
Pew Internet & American Life Project."
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VoiceThread
Glogster Edu
Example of a Wiki/Glog
Math Sites
Glog |
Animoto
Wordle
Multimedia Sites
Citation Machine
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