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First, it must be
an authentic problem or situation which must be solved collaboratively. Second,
the final product must be utilized by another audience, preferably classmates
to advance the learning of the entire class. In other words, the wiki cannot
result in an assignment that is merely "turned in." Also teachers
need to remember that the wiki is only the tool to enhance learning; the
problem solving is what drives the project.

As they read, they research sources that
analyze and support their particular lens. Since they are the ones becoming
"experts" in their lens or theme, it becomes their responsibility to
share their findings with classmates. To do so, they create a collaborative
article analyzing the specifics on the theme complete with links to
authoritative sources. The final step is to create two "foundation
questions" (Inquiry Research) related to the theme and make them
available. As a final class assessment, students read the analysis of themes
done by classmates (total of four) and answer the foundation questions using
the novel as well as their peers as sources to support their answer.

Individual Accountability

Face to Face Interaction

Group Processing

Positive Interdependence

teaching small-group social skills

References

"Examples of Educational Wikis

Ideas for Educational Wikis

Participation Inequality

Wiki Etiquette for Students

Wikis Make Learning Wicked Fun

10 Best Practices for Using Wikis
in Education