INSTRUCTION


 * Wiki Lessons... A Platform for Instruction **

** [|Lessons Learned]: **
 * Wikis are... **PAPERLESS...**a cyber file cabinet holding your units, assignments, and other web-based resources...
 * **ACCESSIBLE**...open 24/7...reaching beyond classroom walls,
 * and **FLEXIBLE...**allowing for change, edits, revision
 * Wikis **ALLOW FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY**, tying wikipages to outcomes, proficiencies, and state standards
 * Wikis can be **USER FRIENDLY,** allowing students to access to documents, templates, quizzes
 * Wikis provide a **STRUCTURE** for differentiation and accommodation of learning styles and educational needs

Session Notes in case you would like to take notes (must have a gmail account)


 * INSTRUCTIONAL EXAMPLES: Use your wiki to support State Standards**


 * 1. BEFORE**: Wikis are a place to "front load" your lessons
 * Grammar Pre-Assessment (Writing-Conventions)
 * Unit Previews (Literary Writing-Memoirs)
 * Metacognition Strategies-Tips (Reading for All Purposes)
 * Want to Read a Good Book? (Reading for All Purposes)
 * Vocabulary and Study-Links (Reading for All Purposes)


 * 2. DURING**: A place to store documents and links for teacher and student access:
 * The Hero Project (Research and Reasoning)
 * Webquests (Purposeful Guided Inquiry)
 * Research Notecatchers (Writing-Informational Genres)
 * Mentor Texts (Writing-Literary Genres)
 * Biography Discussion Tab (Reading for all Purposes)


 * Poetry Study (Reading for All Purposes)
 * Poetry Discussion Tab (Writing-Literary Genres)


 * Presentation/Speech Lessons (Oral Expression and Listening)

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 * 3. AFTER:** A place for critical thinking, self-evaluation, and reflection
 * Discussion Forums Example 2
 * Student-Designed Portfolios
 * Blog __Response Rubric Activity__ evaluating other class' comments- collaboratively find the top 3 and present to class
 * Tracking Character Journey Using Google Maps (see student Goolge map posted below...zoom in and click on icons)