tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598232295961252364.post8750661704540392278..comments2023-10-11T10:29:20.516+01:00Comments on DMU Learning Exchanges: Wikis and the means of productionRichard Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14282458219573470775noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598232295961252364.post-74198345600978023822007-06-20T09:42:00.000+01:002007-06-20T09:42:00.000+01:00For our older viewers if i reply 'lily the pink' t...For our older viewers if i reply 'lily the pink' they may get the connection. For the others i shall explain my comment a bit further.<BR/><BR/>Ownership is fine, but in an educational setting for learners that are new to the technology and the subject there needs to be a scaffold. Maria did touch upon this in by indicating the need for basic ground rules for participation in the wiki, with some appropriate instructional guidance for particular learning activities. <BR/><BR/>A group of new learners could flounder in a sea of helplessness if there is no scaffold. <BR/><BR/>Attentive tutor support, clear guidelines, peer support from more experienced colleagues are ways to scaffold. <BR/><BR/>Groups need direction and focus, otherwise they drift aimlessly.<BR/><BR/>When a group have evolved to a certain level of competence in both technology and subject knoweldge then they will be better placed to organize and own their wiki(s). <BR/><BR/>At the core of a group, should be members that care about the overriding aim and purpose of the group. In an educational setting initially this will be the tutor. After some time, when community bonding has developed and a common purpose agreed students will be better placed to own their wiki(s)Steve Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773778141513293168noreply@blogger.com