3 Comments on “Sticky Note Wikis: A Research Tool to Model Online Wikis”

1. Craig Coleman

   Commented on November 5, 2009 at 6:17 pm | Log in to Reply

   Thanks for those who were able to stop by to see my presentation. The most common question I was asked to pass along the ideas for was integrating accountability to this activity. Here’s a few ideas:

   - Color code the resources: tell kids that green sticky notes are to be used for Encyclopedia facts, pink for nonfiction books, yellow for a specific web site being used with the lesson, etc. If you see too few green notes, pass out a few green sticky notes to each student and require them to contribute some more encylcopedia facts.

   - Number the resources by placing a sticky note inside the book cover, on the computer where a specific web site is being accessed, etc. Instruct the students to write the number of the source on their sticky notes.

   - Have students write their name on their sticky notes before you begin. If a disputed fact comes up, you can easily call the students together to debate the issue.

   I hope that helps. If you think of some ideas on how you can use this activity with your students, post it here for all to see!

2. Craig Coleman

   Commented on October 27, 2009 at 8:58 pm | Log in to Reply

   The resources I’ve posted are available by clicking the Download link above. Inside the Zip file are: quick instructions on how to use Sticky Note Wikis, slides explaining the concept with examples, and a Wikipedia article on the Declaration of Independence that acts as a great example on the hazards students face when they use Wikipedia as a research source.

3. Craig Coleman

   Commented on September 29, 2009 at 8:47 pm | Log in to Reply

   I hope to see everyone at my Exploratorium table. See how I have been conducting research with my students while simulating an online Wiki to give them an appreciation of the good, the bad, and the just plain wrong.