Wiki Dissection & BQ

1.  What is the purpose of this Wiki?

The purpose of this Wiki is to inform readers about positive technological innovations that have      changed the way things are done. Such technologies/innovations include graphing calculators, blogs, Google, SMART Board, social networks, etc.

2.  When was the last post?

November 7, 2007

3.  How was this Wiki created?

This website was created via wikispaces.com.

4.  What would you add to it?

Personally, I would add some videos and pictures to make it look more appealing to the eye. 

5.  What did you learn from it?

From this article, I learned about the various innovations that have changed the way things are done. Sometimes, I take our technologies for granted, and I forget how things started off prior to all of these innovations. It leaves me in awe to see how far we have come.

6.  If you had to create a Wiki with a team, what would be the specific topic(s)?

I know that bias should not be part of a Wiki, but there are various controversial issues out there that all involve bias of some sort. That is just the reality of it. I would make a Wiki about the abortion debate with a team. One section would include all of the factual specifics about the abortion process, while another section would include bias about whether or not abortion should be legal. To make things fair, both sides of bias would be included so that readers can evaluate both sides of the argument. People across the world can collaborate and share their views.

7.  How can Wikis be used in the classroom or in education?

Wikis can be used in the classroom to collaborate on projects, or to add to an online class discussion. It can also be used as a tool to help those in class who are confused about certain topics. Perhaps homework could be posted on a shared Wiki, and classmates can work as a team to collaborate on it and understand the questions they do not initially understand. You could learn from your classmates' answers and thought processes. Perhaps we can use it for our do-nows as well, so that everyone can see one another's posts/opinions.

Wiki

Wiki Appliances

1. Wiki is a very versatile network that is very applicable even in the classroom. To me, Wiki would specifically be very helpful in my AP Chem class. AP Chemistry is the hardest and most rigorous class I have ever taken. I really have to try in that class; I have never struggled more academically with any other class. Before the start of each chapter, it is required that we all tie comprehensive notes; however, some of our notes are more comprehensive than others', so it would be nice if we could all collaborate and share our notes on a wiki that is viewable to all classmates. The homework and labs can be very tricky as well, so it would be very beneficial if we all collaborated on a wiki with the homework questions on it. 
2. Some of the benefits of using a Wiki in a class are noted above. Overall, I think it would enhance the learning experience, for you can learn from your classmate's answers and thought processes. It would also be great for working on group projects as well, because everyone could work on the project simultaneously while in the comfort of their own home.
3. We can create a Wiki, first by making accounts for each of us. We can use it to technologically contribute to in-class discussions, collaboratively work on projects, and make presentations. Perhaps we can use it for our do-nows as well, so that everyone can see one another's posts/opinions.
4. The only experience I have had using Wiki is Wikipedia, which is great. I use it for practically every project; there is such a vast range of information.

My Extended Weekend

     Last weekend marked six months with my boyfriend, but college apps were due last weekend, so we decided to celebrate our anniversary this weekend. My sister has been wanting to see The Book of Life in theaters, so we took her on a movie date with us. The trailer for that movie made it look really stupid, so I was not looking forward to it at all. However, the movie itself was one of the best animated films I have ever seen, and it was rated four out of five stars so far. It was very comedic and entertaining, but more importantly, what made me really fall in love with it was its sentimentality and moral. It is a highly recommended must-see, especially if you have kids or young siblings!

     After the movie, we went to California Pizza Kitchen and ordered the most delicious pasta dish: 

A highly recommended dish, as well as a highly recommended restaurant.

Overall, it was a very memorable night out with two of the people I love and care for most.