Difference between revisions of "Using Wikis in Philosophy"
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| + | ::Wiki pages allow a representation of the stable content in a course: readings, management of content over semesters. Front pages of courses [[Critical Thinking]], [[Human Nature]], [[Senior Seminar]]. (Show example of [http://alfino.org course website] with wiki integrated.) | ||
| + | ::Lecture/study question model, [http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Spring_2010_Philosophy_of_Human_Nature_Lecture_Notes Lecture Notes Page for Intro class] and [http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Spring_2010_Philosophy_of_Human_Nature_Study_Questions Study Questions] Note study question collaboration with wikis. | ||
| + | ::Wiki vs. course management software. Blackboard and other products are based on a "container" metaphor, file naming and link creation are simultaneous for wiki software. | ||
| − | 2. Student Model Work | + | 2. Student Model Work - Examples in [http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Spring_2010_Critical_Thinking_Student_Sample_Work Critical Thinking] and [http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Spring_2010_201_Model_Student_Work Human Nature] |
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| + | 3. Collaborative Research - [http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Spring_2010_101_Research_Pages Critical Thinking]] (note possibility of librarian collaboration), [http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/2009_Fall_Proseminar_Collaborative_Research_Exercise Philosophy Proseminar], and [http://wiki.gonzaga.edu/alfino/index.php/Spring_2010_Senior_Seminar_Course_Notes Senior Seminar] | ||
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3. Ease of creating and linking content. Wiki software realizes many of the features of hypertext software by maintaining a low-design aesthetic and a simple set of editing conventions. | 3. Ease of creating and linking content. Wiki software realizes many of the features of hypertext software by maintaining a low-design aesthetic and a simple set of editing conventions. | ||
Revision as of 03:31, 30 March 2010
Using Wikis in Philosophy
Contents
Overview
A Wiki is a type of internet-based collaboration software that allows groups of people to easily co-author content. Its most famous application is the world-wide Wikipedia. This session explores ways of using wiki software in teaching philosophy.
Wikis are generally valuable to faculty because they allow easy management and updating of content (primarily text, images, and links). Students may be asked to post model work to the wiki, engage in collaborative research using the wiki as a medium for sharing findings, contribute notes, additional detail, or questions to lectures, collaborate with other students on test preparation, or host student projects. We will also discuss technical features of wikis and limitations of their usefulness.
Key Features of Wikis
1. Rollback feature. Wikis are databases which allow careful management of editing and content creation for groups.
2. Talk pages creates a natural "meta-level" for discussion of primary page content.
3. Automatic Tables of Contents and Outlining levels make it easy for groups to accumulate and organize contents. Long pages remain easy to navigate.
Uses of Wikis in Teaching Philosophy
1. General Content Management
- Wiki pages allow a representation of the stable content in a course: readings, management of content over semesters. Front pages of courses Critical Thinking, Human Nature, Senior Seminar. (Show example of course website with wiki integrated.)
- Lecture/study question model, Lecture Notes Page for Intro class and Study Questions Note study question collaboration with wikis.
- Wiki vs. course management software. Blackboard and other products are based on a "container" metaphor, file naming and link creation are simultaneous for wiki software.
2. Student Model Work - Examples in Critical Thinking and Human Nature
3. Collaborative Research - Critical Thinking] (note possibility of librarian collaboration), Philosophy Proseminar, and Senior Seminar
Problems and Possibilities in Using Wikis
1. Phishing sites and validation of users.
2. Wikis are very transparent. - Page protection and notification features. "Transparency across course iteration" makes it easy to revise content, manage upgrades to lecture material.
3. Ease of creating and linking content. Wiki software realizes many of the features of hypertext software by maintaining a low-design aesthetic and a simple set of editing conventions.
