Handwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed texts
Reflections on a Jr. High Wiki Project
1. Reflections on a Junior
High Wiki Project
Linda Houle, Media Center
Colleen Walsh, Language Arts
Erica Roberts, Technology
Westmont Junior High School, Westmont, Illinois
3. Project Background
8th grade Language Arts
In previous years final work was displayed in
book form
Project Objectives
Learn how to evaluate and use information
found through research
Acquire a basic understanding of a single
decade’s contribution to history
Learn how to work with a group
4. NETS Standards
• Apply productivity/multimedia tools &
peripherals to support personal productivity,
group collaboration, & learning throughout
the curriculum. NETS 5
• Design, develop, publish, & present products
using technology resources that demonstrate
& communicate curriculum concepts to
audiences inside & outside the classroom.
NETS 6
• Research & evaluate the accuracy, relevance,
appropriateness, comprehensiveness, & bias of
electronic information sources concerning
real-world problems. NETS 10
5. ISBE Language Arts
Standards
• State Goal 1 - Read with understanding &
fluency.
• State Goal 3 - Write to communicate for a
variety of purposes.
• State Goal 4 - Listen & speak effectively in a
variety of situations.
• State Goal 5 - Use the language arts to
acquire, assess & communicate information.
8. Project Impact
Creative deliverables
Endless knowledge of html format and software
programs
Engaged and accountable students
Enjoy activities and are knowledgeable about technology
Project and requirements accessible by parents
Promoted better collaboration
Wiki history page
Messaging
Easier to grade (no papers)
Environmentally friendly
9. Lessons Learned
• Changes
• Terms-will be in list format for students to
choose from
• Giving students more time-starting a month
earlier than previous years
• Student made site map-will make grading easier
• Interdisciplinary-Social Studies & Technology