As requested, this is the powerpoint version of my presentation from the recent eAssessment Scotland conference.

1. wikis webs & writing s N eil Winton 2009

2. neil winton pt english @ perth academy perth & kinross council glow mentor blogger/twitter/flickr http://slideshare.net/nwinton twitter hashtag: #eas09

7. writing education should help us survive and succeed in society... Isocrates (436—338 B.C.) |ˈrīti ng | |ˈraɪdɪŋ| |ˈrʌɪtɪŋ|

8. writing I became alarmed at the inability of my students to write a clear English sentence… almost invariably, the syntax (and everything else) fell apart… Stanley Fish: Davidson-Kahn Distinguished University Professor, Florida International University |ˈrīti ng | |ˈraɪdɪŋ| |ˈrʌɪtɪŋ|

9. writing I think we’re in the midst of a literacy revolution the likes of which we haven’t seen since Greek civilization… … young people today write far more than any generation before them. Andrea Lundsford : Stanford Study of Writing, 2008 |ˈrīti ng | |ˈraɪdɪŋ| |ˈrʌɪtɪŋ|

10. writing the average number of people that read a pupil’s writing… |ˈrīti ng | |ˈraɪdɪŋ| |ˈrʌɪtɪŋ| 1

11. writing … unless the pupil is especially conscientious… |ˈrīti ng | |ˈraɪdɪŋ| |ˈrʌɪtɪŋ| 2

12. whit?

13. 1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language 1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language 300 generations ago writing is developed 35 generations ago printing is developed

14. 1700 generations ago, modern man emerges and starts developing language                                  35 generations ago printing is developed 300 generations ago writing is developed 2000 Always on web 1985 PC / networking 1970 Fax / electronics 1955 Television / Mass Media 1940 Radio / Talking Films 1925 Telephone / Silent Films 1910 Telegraph / Photography

15. i can haz cheezburger plz?         2000 Always on web 1985 PC / networking 1970 Fax / electronics 1955 Television / Mass Media 1940 Radio / Talking Films 1925 Telephone / Silent Films 1910 Telegraph / Photography

16. the read only or static web web1.0

17. Alec Couros Image:

18. the read <-> write web web2.0

19. Alec Couros Image:

20. wikis

23. Is Wikipedia the greatest threat to civilization since Ghengis Khan? (Mindset ©1890, The Daily Mail) nope

24. wikipedia

25. wikipedia

26. wikipedia images © Rob Matthews. Used with kind permission. http://www.rob-matthews.com/index.php?/project/ wikipedia/

27. images © Rob Matthews. Used with kind permission. http://www.rob-matthews.com/index.php?/project/ wikipedia/ wikipedia

28. wikipedia

29. wikipedia

30. wikipedia

31. literacy Literacy is the set of skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language, and the range of texts which society values and finds useful. Literacy and English cover paper 2008 |ˈlɪt(ə)rəsi| Definition of Literacy

32. literacy No it’s not. It’s about how to read and write... |ˈlɪt(ə)rəsi| Definition of Literacy Keir Bloomer, quoted in his wife’s blog http://www.jacquetta.net/2009/07/new_school_curriculum_complete_1.html

35. which wiki?

37. using wikis

38. successful learners with: • enthusiasm and motivation for learning • determination to reach high standards of achievement • openness to new thinking and ideas and able to: • use literacy, communication and numeracy skills • use technology for learning • think creatively and independently • learn independently and as part of a group • make reasoned evaluations • link and apply different kinds of learning in new situations responsible citizens with: • respect for others • commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and cultural life and able to: • develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it • use technology for learning • understand different beliefs and cultures • make informed choices and decisions • evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues • develop informed, ethical views of complex issues confident individuals with: • self-respect • a sense of physical, mental and emotional well-being • secure values and beliefs • ambition and able to: • relate to others and manage themselves • pursue a healthy and active lifestyle • be self-aware • develop and communicate their own beliefs and view of the world • live as independently as they can • assess risk and make informed decisions • achieve success in different areas of activity effective contributors with: • an enterprising attitude • resilience • self reliance and able to: • communicate in different ways and in different settings • work in partnership and in teams • take the initiative and lead • apply critical thinking in new contexts • create and develop • solve problems To enable all young people to become

39. caves of mull

40. midsummer night’s dream

41. midsummer night’s dream

42. examples

43. caves of mull

44. caves of mull

45. going live <slick move to the internet> http://thecavesofmull.wikispaces.com </slick move to internet>

46. urls http://thecavesofmull.wikispaces.com http://midsummerdreaming.wikispaces. com http://cawdor.wikispaces.com http ://deadlycaves.wikispaces.com http://stj amesprimarypaisley.wikispace s.com

47. whit?

50. social exams This is Sparta...

51. why wiki? engages pupils enhances learning encourages literacy

53. wikis … grant me the serenity to accept the pages I cannot edit, The courage to edit the pages I can, And the wisdom to know the difference http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/erm04/ermo452.asp

54. neil winton http://nwinton.wordpress.com [email_address]

55. neil winton ?

56. images http://www.scaryideas.com/print/3426/ http://tinyurl.com/aa9dea http://www.fotocomedia.com/artigos/Vuuuushhhh.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia-logo-en-big.png http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/344832659/ images © 2007 Vlad Gerasimov. Used by arrangement. http://www.vladstudio.com/wallpaper/?trafficlights http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/344832591/ Personal scans http://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/19490596/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/acme/443727416/ images © 2009 Rob Matthews. Used by arrangement. http://www.rob-matthews.com/index.php?/project/wikipedia http://www.apple.com/pr http://wikispaces.com http://www.wetpaint.com / http://pbwiki.com / http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki Although every effort has been made to trace and contact copyright holders before use, this has not been possible in every case. If notified, I will be pleased to rectify any errors and omissions at the earliest possible opportunity.