EDUC 639- Wiki Reflection Blog

1^st Blog

My groups literature review is on bring your own device. Pam, our team leader set up the wiki and input all of her information in it. This was my first time using a wiki or even hearing about one, so I was shocked at how easy it was to understand. The first time I used the wiki I input all of my sources that I had gathered information from at that point. I also read all of the information that Pam had already put in the wiki. Working with the wiki contributed to my learning because I learned how to use a new technology, which is why I am in this course. This wiki has helped my future career because it is one more item that I can add to my list of knowledgeable technology tools. Working with groups is difficult, but the wiki has made it easy and enjoyable. Working with the wiki has shown me a tool that I could use to get my students to work together. My students will think using technology is cool, and it will get them more involved.

2^nd Blog

The second time I worked on the wiki I was able to input my information from my webibliography. Inputting my information helped my learning and knowledge development because I had to read and try to fit my information into where it seemed to fit with the categories. Working with the wiki enhanced my knowledge of technology tools because I had to troubleshoot through minor editing issues. Digging deeper into a program helps you understand the program better and gives you more experience in the program. Working with this program helped my attitude towards the subject because I learned more and had a positive experience with the program. Working with the program gives you more skills and problem solving ability for future programs. It seems after you know how to use more programs you have the thinking skills necessary to work through other new programs with less assistance. This helps future career options because I will know how to use this program and others to put in my portfolio. Once again it helped the cooperation in my group because it made it easier to put the paper together.

3^rd Blog

The last time I worked on the Wiki, I submitted more information for the equity and special education subtitle. Then I read over all of the other information that everyone in the group had put on the wiki. Working with the wiki helped my knowledge development overall because I can see using this program in my classes at school for projects after the students take the SOL’s. I know that they will get excited about the program and it will help them work together better. I am more open to using technology as a collaboration tool. I thought that this project would be difficult because not being able to see the other group members presents challenges. The wiki has really made it a nice experience. It has made it easy for everyone to contribute their work when they want to and you do not have to worry about emailing back and fourth. I can now show other people how to make a wiki, and show other teachers how using the wiki could be implemented in their classes. A wiki could be especially helpful in English or Social Studies courses where there is more writing and research involved. Then using the wiki would make the students lives easier when they are working together and they would hopefully have a positive experience like myself.