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=Here is our BIG LIST of technology tools we have discussed or used in our sessions. Please add to the list, comment on the pros/cons of the tools, add questions about using the tools, or describe how you have or will use them.=

The goal of this wiki is to collaborate on developing a set of shared tools as well as a resource for more individualized activities in our courses. This list will also be helpful when we begin to include other instructors as it will give them insight into some of our earlier conversations.

Thanks everyone!


 * Wikis: wikis are a collaborative space (usually a web page, I think) where the class or groups of students can collectively contribute to or create an assignment. There are usually features such as a revision history (which allows participants to see who has made changes, when, and what kind of changes they made) or a discussion page (where visitors and contributors can discuss the contributions or final product). Wikis can be public or private, open for public contribution, or limited to class members. I like Wiki spaces because the editing tools are so easy to use - they are much like Google Docs or other open source software (that is, not fabulous, but user friendly). In classes, I use wikis to develop a glossary of terms (over the course of the semester), generate a class survey (where everyone is responsible for creating/editing questions), and things like that. Some wiki sites allow you to save the page(s) when it is "done", which is a neat feature for the glossary assignment.