Finding the Wikispace to Enhance Student Learning

As any educator who wants to enhance student learning by implementing technology to engage students' creativity and collaboration will definitely want to investigate the idea of having a Wikispace as part of the classroom learning environment. If your current district doesn't provide for this type of technology--don't worry--there is a site that can support individual educators with the ability to create collaboration using technology. Wikispaces.com can get you set up in a matter of minutes with a free account. However after the initial sign-up, it may take a little longer to get the collaborative space set up and running. But don't give up. Anything that enhances student learning is worth the effort!

Wikispaces can be used for a variety of communication needs. Recently created MeyerLiteratureCollaboration wikispace is being constructed to provide student collaboration when participating in literature readings. These readings can be part of literature group activities or whole classroom literature activities. Students currently participate in these activities using only traditional methods such as face-to-face discussion and hand-written discussion. With the wikispace, students have another dimension to collaborate with is not limited to the traditional classroom environment. Students can discuss using the space outside of class--anytime.