Assignment 2: Wiki Journal

• What are the potential uses for developing a wiki?
• One thing I really like about the wiki pages was the ability to have a discussion section. That would be extremely helpful in assigning group projects in the classroom because each group could have their own section and be able to communicate with each other outside of school. They would not have to worry about having specific software or having each other's email addresses because it would all be online in one place.

• What do you think are some potential uses for a Glog ?
•  Glogs provide an interactive approach to communicating with your classes. One potential use is to keep parents updated about what's happening in their children's classrooms. By posting information about what the class is studying, reminders about field trips or permission slips, and links to helpful websites, parents can be more involved in their child's education.

• How would you use this in your content area?
• As a future high school history teacher, I know that many parents will feel out of the loop in regards to their child's education. By high school, most students will not tell their parents everything they do in class, and will potentially forget to tell them important information. By using a Glog or Wiki, I can skip the middle man and make sure the parents know any pertinent information they need, such as dates of upcoming exams. It's also a way to make sure parents feel involved and included. It will also make parents feel that I am accessible and am open to communication with them, which could help me understand my students better and become a better teacher.

• What ISTE did you meet today as a teacher and student? How?
•  Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
• By creating a Parents Page on my Wiki, I am collaborating with parents and community members using digital tools to help improve my student's success and innovation. I am also communicating relevant information to both students and their parents.
• Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity 
• By creating a Wiki, I have modeled creative and innovative thinking. I have also learned how I can use these digital tools, such as a Wiki, to solve the issue of parental involvement in education. 
• Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
• In the creation of my Wiki, I had to be aware of copyright issues and make sure not to break any copyright laws. One way I did this was to link directly to outside sites and say in the name of the link who was responsible for that link, such as National Geographic or Smithsonian. 
•  Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
•  By using new technology and keeping up with changes in technology, I have demonstrated a commitment to professional growth. By implementing these new technologies into my classroom, I am leading the school and my students in using technology to support student learning.