We were asked to find out more about the educations use of wikis and power of Nings within the context of constructing knowledge together.
Whilst I have seen the power of Wikis through say Wikipedia and a couple of wikis that I have subscribed to, I haven't as yet successfully used a Wiki with a class. Most of my web2.0 experiments have had some degree of success, but the wiki result has thus far been elusive. That said, I have a couple of ideas in mind for longer term projects and so watch this space.
Reflecting then on the educational value of Wikis / Nings as virtual K-12 learning spaces, I thought I might comment upon the role I see for using Web 2.0 tools in my own life as a learner and a member of online communities.
The ability to connect and interact online is a most powerful tool and will continue to transform the way people share and create knowledge. I am a member of a couple of wikis and monitor the sites as they evolve ever ready to adopt ideas that may assist me in my teaching. The Science Teacher's Association of NSW has just launched a Ning to assist them in their mission of providing leadership and promoting excellence in science education.It's a great site with huge potential.
Checking my profile I had created 4 Nings now all defunct. They all served their purpose and were not only easy to set up, but also served their purpose at the time. There are lessons for administrators to consider in that Ning changed their terms of service (as was their right) and I am still smarting at the implosion of Pageflakes.
My final statement - networking be part of it, share your thoughts and resources, let's move forward together.
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