Wikis as Learning Tools

I felt that I learned several things through the making of a wiki. First of all, I learned how easy it can be to create a page about nearly any topic desired. Using pbworks also meant that the audience and writing was limited by invitation only, and it was easy to access from any computer connected to the web. I learned how involved the process in making such a site really is. It takes a lot of effort and revisiting. It's never a "done deal."

Through this assignment, I also learned a lot about my PDS. First of all, I learned what it really takes to be classified as a professional development school and how that sets my placement apart from ordinary schools. In order to get a deeper understanding of my school, I also took a longer look at the goals set for the current school year. Now, I have an insight into the priorities and why they are ordered as so, along with a familiarity of the student body.

One of my favorite things about our wiki is the Bandit Bits. Not only is it easy to read, but I feel it's very informative for the reader. I also enjoyed the creating of the community history portion. It seems to give a lot of background behind the students that attend Blackshere and their families. Knowing the story behind your students is one of the most important parts of teaching and this gives that area a head start. Also, it helps make sense of things that are a part of the culture that I otherwise would not have known about. All-in-all, this site is quite beneficial to any reader interested in Blackshere as PDS.