1. Using Wikispaces for Instruction & Computer Supported Collaborative Learning by Kimberly Brown, Maryland English Institute

4. ASSUMPTION: Individuals actively construct knowledge within meaningful contexts Sociocultural Theory Constructivism Theory Problem-Based Learning

5. Zone of Proximal Development (ZDP) Peer collaboration and interpersonal discourse Scaffolding, meta- cognitive reflective and inquiry strategies in class Students think critically in response to the context and each other Learning accomplished through social interaction Sociocultural Theory

6. Emphasis on challenging authentic projects Students see problems from multiple perspectives Create learning communities that mirror real-world collaboration Knowledge is constructed through experience Constructivism Theory

7. Create a focus that generates interest Inert knowledge problem Problem to be solved rather than content to be mastered Student-centered contextualized approach Problem- Based Learning

10. Creating & Designing a Course Wikispace

11. Go to the Wikispaces main page – www.wikispaces.com

12. Join Wikispaces

13. Click on Make a New Space

14. Give your space a name. Protect your space.

15. To change how your space looks, go to manage space. Click edit navigation to add categories to the navigation bar. To edit a page, click Edit This Page

16. To make a link to another page on your Wiki or to an external site, underline the word or words you wan to link and click on the link icon. This page will appear and you can choose your link.

17. To insert an image or a file into a page, click on the palm tree icon…(I think it’s a palm tree, anyway), Then, browse your computer for the file or image that you want and click upload.

18. To embed a widget into your page, click on the TV icon and choose the application you would like to embed.

20. Examples www.tu2008.wikispaces.com www.004c2008.wikispaces.com

21. Teaching a Diversity Curriculum Mural Art & Intercultural Competence