GR+3+June+2010

Write your reflection on the reading and put your first name after your answer.

While the ideas posted merit consideration (actually strong consideration) of the use of Wiki's in an academic environment, I can only think of the struggling writer. So many of our college students who have been successful in gaining college entry do strugge with writing and I suspect would be hesitant to participate in such an exposed learning environment. The author would have you think that network literacy is a valuable tool, but it would work well for the skilled writer and perhaps scare off the writer who really needs that integrated assistance that an English professor should provide. Karen _ Wikis can be used for peer evaluations.Students could upload their various drafts of papers and their peers could give them some suggestions.Sometimes it is helpful when students get feedback from other students instead of the teacher.

Lynette

Anne: If I were teaching English, I would like using a wiki for writing instruction, and for reminding students that sometimes in the electronic environment, texting short-hand is not appropriate.

Devi: Using wikis in education give pros and cons to our students. It enhances their skills, critical and analytical thinking etc.. It also promotes brain storming which is beneficial to everyone. On the other hand, there is a tendency that it can be abused. As adults, I think we have to be discreet, cautious and watchful on how the conversation goes.