Introduction

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This is a course of eight weeks duration with 20 learning hours expected during that time.

We will begin by looking at existing wikis with an emphasis on those used in educational contexts; these range from generic websites like Wikipedia to those created and used by teachers for specific learning purposes in their classrooms and with their learners.

You will discuss the issues that this raises in terms of e-safety and learning and teaching.

The course will provide guidance on creating and using wikis and you will set up your own and trial it with some of your pupils.

You will either use a wiki on your school’s learning platform or, if this is not available to you, we will explain how to sign up to use one of the free online wiki services.

Throughout the course, and especially after you have used your wiki with your pupils, you will share your experiences with other participants.

The reflective cycle

Vital courses are based on a cycle of professional reflective practice as shown in the diagram below.

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This cycle draws on, and develops, personal and professional knowledge bases. The latter may be seen in the literature, resources, policies and other materials that are used to inform practice.

Throughout the course small icons will indicate the stage of the cycle being addressed.

NB Prof/Pers KB = Professional/Personal knowledge base

Introducing ourselves