Wiki+tasks

Spaces ' Spaces ' is based on a practical need that the university has. There is a lack of classroom space, however, there are plenty of open spaces around campus that can be utilized. media type="youtube" key="5OZAE3Jw5e4" height="268" width="356" align="right" __ Process __

The students were taken around the campus and asked to highlight and take pictures of possible spaces that could be utilized for another purpose.
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The next step is for your students to get into groups and then as a group choose one space.
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Each group brainstorms ideas of possible ways to utilize the space.
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It's wiki time! Create one page per student and give them access to it by signing them up.
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Create away!! Here are three examples from other classes. Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
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__**Time.**__ Time will always be specific to a class situation. This class was given 2 weeks in which to finish the project. This time was allocated during class time and in the students' own time.

__**Assessment.**__ Below you can find the rubrics which was used for the class. I had intended to give each student a grade, however, in the end I asked the students to assess themselves. I found that they were very honest with themselves, well... most of them anyway. The grading system is out of 20 so there are a few ways to adapt it. Either take the students self assessed grade and adjust it accordingly. A little more complex way would be to get two assessment, one from the teacher and one from the student. Then, combine both grades, divide it into two and there is your grade out of 20.

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__ Presentation. __ The main idea behind this project is to create one task which has two grades, one from writing and one from speaking. Once the students have finished the written element of the assignment, they will present their idea in the speaking class.

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An introduction to..



media type="youtube" key="AyrGtnb8DyM" height="336" width="448" align="right" Introduce the task to the students by showing the video on the right. It basically highlights the issue with space at Taylor's.
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Then ask the students to go and find spaces in and around the campus. Tell them to take lots of photos.
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In groups they can then choose one space that they can be used for the project.

Each group will then have 2 weeks (negotiable) to come up with a creative use for the space. They wil present their ideas on a Wiki page that you have created for them.
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Over the 2 weeks you, the teacher, can monitor their progress and keep track of who is doing what. On the upper right hand corner is a button with a small clock. Click on this and you will be able to see who has been contributing to the page.
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Click on the links to see the students' work. Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4
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As with the spaces project the students will again have the chance to assess themselves. A second rubric has been created for this. It is similar to the first one, however, the criteria are more complex than the first.
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WikiZine Part 1 In project one of WikiZine the students will work semi collaboratively on a magazine. Each student will contribute at least 3 articles to the magazine. They will be able to choose from the list of pages available in order to contribute.

Explain the task to the students and show them the into video. Put the students into groups and ask media type="youtube" key="ZM0wdBiIF2E" height="315" width="420" align="right"them to brainstorm story ideas.
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Let the students go to the computer room for 30 mins so they can do a little research on the topics which they have brainstormed.
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Show students a written example of what they could possible do. Weaker students could also use this as a guide for their own articles.
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This doesn't have to be done on the first day, but at some point early on explain the rubies and grading criteria. There is no need to tell them that they will be assessing themselves at this point. However, they need to understand what is expected of them.
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As with the 'Spaces' and 'An introduction to...' project, the students will then present their stories in the speaking class. Therefore, getting two grades for one project.
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WikiZine Part 2 In WikiZine part 1 students were asked to write 3 stories each in teams. In part two students will have to write one story as part of a team. Step 1. Put the students into groups of 4.