It was nice to have an option of creating an educational or personal wiki. I decided to incorporate the two buy doing an instructional wiki on Zumba Fitness; something I do in my personal time. I think it is a great way to inform people about Zumba but also, it can help other Zumba instructors so they can post and give input on new songs, routines, instructor training courses, etc. My wiki is still in development but I think I was able to include everything that someone new to Zumba would like to know.
The advantages is that everyone has a "voice", can give input, and edit in a wiki site. This helps when clear, concise instructions and directions are needed. I already know I would like to make a wiki for a camping trip my coworkers, our families, and I are planning to Garner State Park on Easter weekend. There are four lists going around and the girls keep wanting to have meetings to update and be clear on what has been done so far. With my busy schedule, I have not been able to either add to a list or make a meeting. I would also like to make a wiki for our teacher meeting potlucks. We are currently just sending emails to each other and the information can get overwhelming and tedious to read through. Especially when someone continues to add the entire text of the previous email.
The biggest disadvantages I see in wikis (coming from someone who has OCD tendancies) is the equal opportunity editing rights that everyone has. I am someone who needs to have a control in large projects. It took every ounce of power not to go into the class wiki and try to organize it and make it easier on the eyes. However, as a class project I think the experience of making it fun for the students is by letting them create and give input the way they want.
I like the animation in the eLearning Tools for Wiki. Every time I was allowed to create one I made one; for my blog and wiki. These features are something I know the students would like as well.
This technology project so far has been my favorite!
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