Monday, 14 May 2012

Week 1.2 How did you find Week 1?

As you know we started the course a bit late and so this week I am basically finishing Week 1 on Tuesday evening (15th May) and am then going into Week 2 for the rest of the week. Crazy I know!

Please add your reflection for the first part (which I call Week 1 - creating the wiki)  in the comment box of this post. How did it go? Maybe you haven't got started? Whatever it is...please just say so! (Then I will know you are still out there and I am not alone in cyberspace!) Have you created your wiki yet? If you have this is the place to add your new address. To be honest - I can't wait to see the wikis! Please do not be shy to add your details no matter how basic you feel it might be! We're all in this together.

Enjoy the ride.

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  1. Anonymous14 May 2012 at 12:49

    Managed to create my first wikipedia. No info on it as yet. Loads of fun. Looking forward to the next section of the course. (Magesh Soobiah)

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    1. Anonymous14 May 2012 at 14:27

      Marvelous news Magesh. Looking forward to seeing your wiki. Regards, Fiona

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  2. Anonymous14 May 2012 at 13:01

    Done first page hope it works.
    www.grade5c.wikispaces.com
    Let me know if I am on the right track.
    Love Tessa

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    1. Anonymous14 May 2012 at 14:24

      Wow Tessa, I have just taken a look. I think it is fantastic! Well done. Looking forward to seeing how you develop your wiki. Regards, Fiona

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  3. Anonymous14 May 2012 at 14:05

    I have done the first steps to create my very first wiki! My wiki address is www.saintsjuniorlab.wikispaces.com I could not open the link to the different kinds of wikis (13minute). It gave me and error message - cannot find server.
    I could open the other links and could decide on a type of wiki for my classroom.
    (Bouwie van der Walt)

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    1. Anonymous14 May 2012 at 14:27

      Well done Bouwie!!! I have just taken a look. Really great. I tried the link to the video and it works fine for me - so am wondering if it was just a problematic moment when you tried? Regards, Fiona

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  4. Anonymous14 May 2012 at 23:03

    Hi all. Done the first step. Wiki created! www.comptheoryfun.wikispaces.com. Hope I am on the right track. Looking forward to the webinar tonight. Checked my connections.. looks a bit slow but I am sure it will be good.(Hentie Tomkinson)

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    1. Anonymous15 May 2012 at 05:08

      Great Hentie! Well done. i see you have chosen the notebook layout. I haven't worked with that one before so this should be interesting to observe how it turns out. Regards, Fiona

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  5. Anonymous15 May 2012 at 00:01

    Hi Fiona, I have managed to create my Wiki http://micklefieldgrade52012.wikispaces.com/ with no issues thus far :). Exited for week 2. (Kathryn Gomes)

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    1. Ms Whizz's Class Blog15 May 2012 at 03:11

      Well done Kath...you are leading the way as a class teacher using wikis!!

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    2. Anonymous15 May 2012 at 05:12

      Fantastic Kathryn - very impressive! I see that the Mickelfield ladies like pink! So do I! Regards, Fiona

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  6. Anonymous15 May 2012 at 01:07

    Hi Fiona and everyone. I am blown away and feeling like I need a whole year off to try out these amazing wikis that you have shown us. As I looked at each one, I was becoming a bit of an "Ambitious Alice" cos I was like a kid in a candy store...so many exciting uses for wikis....and not enough time! Wow! Then I got sidetracked looking at all their links! Okay back to the wiki. I am using my original one...purely cos that is the one that needs help. I want to use it for connecting the grades in our school that do use wikis, and it is to link to a particular project that I might be doing in computer lessons....if that makes sense. http://micklefield.wikispaces.com/
    Thanx....Judi at Micklefield, Cape Town

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 14:58

      This wiki is very, very nice indeed Judi. Both the wikis you have sent in are great. Regards, Fiona

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    2. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 14:58

      Wow Judi, this is lovely indeed. I love the colours. You have got quite far with this in the past - you probably have some things you can teach us about wikis! Regards, Fiona

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  7. Anonymous16 May 2012 at 01:27

    Thank yo fir the webinar of yesterday.
    Now i feel more confident when I introduce this to the class.
    Carmenn Schutte

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 14:59

      Great Carmenn. Thanks for the encouragement. Regards, Fiona

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  8. Anonymous16 May 2012 at 01:30

    Hi Fiona, thank you very much for the webinar this evening. I really enjoyed your presentation and was able to create my wiki thereafter. It an absolute fun and you are the special one. Thanks a lot Lady (Ken Segomelo)

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:00

      Thanks again for your encouragement Ken. I appreciate it. Please send in your wiki address -am dying to see it. Regards, Fiona

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  9. Anonymous16 May 2012 at 01:30

    Hi Fiona, sorry I didn't make the webinar. It was a busy afternoon and I had book club last night. I hope it went well. I have a wiki - the Global Classroom Olympic Project wiki.
    I'll catch up with the recording.
    Have a great day (Brenda Hallowes)

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:02

      Thanks Brenda. Your wiki, http://2012globalolympicproject.wikispaces.com, is superb. Well done. Regards, Fiona

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  10. Anonymous16 May 2012 at 08:57

    Hi Fiona, I'm just brushing up my wiki skills and it was good to be reminded about the value a wiki can add to teaching and learning. Pity about the gremlins towards the end of the webinar. I'm still playing around,the operative word being "playing"! here's what I came up with http://eyeseetea.wikispaces.com/. Do you know of any wiki templates? I tried searching but not properly it seems. Looking forward to the rest of the course!. Sammy Bouwers

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:04

      Hi Sammy, your wiki is really great. Well done. I don't know of any templates other than the ones they supply. Basically, with the Wikispaces template you can make it colourful and add a nice header.I think that would be about all one could do. Regards, Fiona

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  11. Anonymous16 May 2012 at 09:16

    Hi Fiona, I have created some Linked pages with an actual Word doc linked to my Unit 1..hope I am on the right track. Thanks for the webinar and the Presentation that you have uploaded.(Hentie Tomkinson)

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:06

      Hentie, you are definitely on the right track! Your wiki is superb. Regards, Fiona

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  12. brendah16 May 2012 at 09:23

    Hi Fiona, Brenda Here. I created a wiki which I want to use as a collaborative project on the Olympics. Unfortunately for most of the northern hemisphere schools the year is almost over so they don't have time to join. I thought I'd post it as my wiki anyway. I have a lot to learn - like how to put a widget in the navigation bar. I'm looking forward to learning more. The link to my wiki is http://2012globalolympicproject.wikispaces.com/

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:06

      Your wiki is really superb. And what a great project to be involved in. Well done, Brenda. Regards, Fiona

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  13. Anonymous16 May 2012 at 12:05

    Hi Fiona
    I have created a basic wiki and will use it for learners to help them find information for projects they do at school. It was really easy to do and I am looking forward to the next part of the course. I think it will be an extremely useful tool to use. Thank you Marita

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:07

      That's great Marita. Please don't forget to leave the wiki address so we can take a look! Regards, Fiona

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  14. Anonymous16 May 2012 at 14:11

    Hi Fiona,
    I have created a wiki which I will use to show the achievements within the classroom. Can't wait to experiment with the colours and formatting of the wiki - time has been limited this week!
    cathysgrade0class.wikispaces.com
    Hoping to tune in tomorrow.
    Cathy

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:09

      Very nice Cathy - I have just taken a look. Can't wait to see how you develop it. Regards, Fiona

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  15. Anonymous17 May 2012 at 00:43

    Hi Fiona,
    I have created my first wiki.I am looking forward to know more on how to put in more infomation.My wikispace is called ,antoinetterhinoproject.wikispaces.com
    Looking forward to webinar.
    Thankyou (antoinette)

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:16

      Hi Antoinette. Your wiki is coming on nicely. Don't forget that the left side is a navigation bar that links to the pages - perhaps you will be doing that later? Regards, Fiona

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  16. Anonymous17 May 2012 at 05:18

    Hi Fiona

    Have created my wiki. I can see that this is going to be great fun too! I have not been able to add much content at this stage as our internet has been giving us grief today. I was also unable to watch the video on types of wiki's and got the same server connection error as someone else did.
    https://schoolhistoryresources.wikispaces.com/
    Thank you Fiona for yet another good course.
    (nikki)

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:11

      Thanks Nikki. I have just taken a look and it is coming on nicely. I like your header. Thanks for the encouragement. Regards, Fiona

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  17. Anonymous17 May 2012 at 10:07

    Hi Fiona,
    I just loved the webinar this evening. Thank you so much for presenting these courses.
    Cathy

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:11

      Thank you Cathy! That's kind of you. Regards, Fiona

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  18. Andrea17 May 2012 at 10:09

    I made a very simple wiki but it's start and then commented on tonight's webinar under week 1 - so that's how my week has been so far. this is my wiki address & I hope it'll be greater soon. http://dsgit.wikispaces.com/
    I'm off to look at all yours.

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:14

      Very nice Andrea. You are getting there. I see you haven't tried another header yet! Why not give it a go? Regards, Fiona

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  19. Anonymous18 May 2012 at 01:29

    Hi Fiona
    My week was very informative.I learned alot.I find it sometimes difficult to apply all the information.I am never sure if it is correct or not.
    Thankyou so much for presenting the webinars.
    Until next week
    Antoinette

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:17

      Thanks Antoinette. Write any time with queries. Regards, Fiona

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  20. An English Blog18 May 2012 at 02:47

    Hi Fiona

    I have started with my wiki and this is the link http://gautengnorthict.wikispaces.com/ . I will work on it as per the activities of Week 2. I did not experience any problems at all. I enjoyed it.

    Regards
    Saul

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:21

      Hi Saul, this is superb! Wow! (One of your wikis didn't oepn and then I realised you had changed it.) I love the building where you work. Your header is fantastic. I'll send some screenshots showing how to make your Live traffic feed a bit thinner. Well done indeed! I think it is a great idea having a wiki for your circuit. Regards, Fiona

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  21. e-Learning East London20 May 2012 at 07:17

    Hi Fiona, my wiki addess is https://ict-eldoe.wikispaces.com/
    At this stage I only envisage it to be a Resource Wiki for curriculum officials and educators involved in ICT and Integration.

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:23

      Dear e-learning East London (Tamsanqa), well done! Don't forget to add some pages to your wiki. Regards, Fiona

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  22. Anonymous23 May 2012 at 11:16

    Hi Fiona,
    I know it's a week later, but I have just created my wiki! So exciting! Created a subject wiki. My wiki address is https://afrikaansvirgraad7.wikispaces.com/ Did not experience any problems, your power point was very easy to follow! Thanks!!

    Kind Regards
    Ilouise

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:26

      Hi Ilouise, this is great! Well done. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops. Regards, Fiona

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  23. Anonymous5 June 2012 at 14:16

    Hi Fiona

    As they say: "Better late than never" I have finally created my wiki: http://ictclubfun.wikispaces.com but i havent added any content yet, but its a start, right!

    Sharon Cox

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:27

      Hi Sharon, this is coming on nicely. Don't forget that the left navigation bar is for linking pages - but maybe you will get to that later? Regards, Fiona

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  24. Henro van der Westhuizen9 June 2012 at 14:11

    Well yes, uhm....The previous month was a hectic one!!! Rugby leagues, chess courses and exam preparation!!! I am starting this course this month and will try get it done - quick and fast.

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:28

      Hi Henro, busy I know! Do let me know when you have created a wiki - send the address. REgards, Fiona

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  25. Henro van der Westhuizen9 June 2012 at 14:33

    Done and dusted. www.wchessacademy.wikispaces.com

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    1. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 15:31

      Aha! You did it!Great. Now you need to go the next step and choose a template to get the navigation bar on the left side, add pages and one more thing such as a gadget. Regards, Fiona

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  26. Anonymous11 June 2012 at 03:28

    Sean Hampton-Cole:
    Trying to catch up. I have already created several wikis, but never really used them. I am hoping to use the one I created for this course (Oceans in Crisis) with either my Grade 10s or 11s next term. Now to add content and 'usability' features. Methinks the way I want this to go is a kind of class diary for what we are exploring in class. If students add notes, useful links, etc. This can become their 'handout' for this section of work. Onwards...

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  27. Anonymous11 June 2012 at 03:42

    Hi Sean, all your ideas sound very exciting. I look forward to you sharing your wiki URL with us. Regards, Fiona

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  28. thoughtskaleidoschope29 June 2012 at 01:36

    Hi Fiona
    I go 'lost' in the 'being-a-teacher-thing'. Only now, in the school holiday, after marking midyear examinations, completing new CAPS training for the teachers in my cluster, can I actually sit and concentrate on your wonderful course I've tried.

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