GEEK BRIEF 011209 - WIKIS

Today's brief is a WIKI- Information about WIKIS is a conversation for another day(I will have several posts on "wikis" at a later date) Essentially, wikis are based on the same concept as "Wikipedia"-- an online space where people can collaborate/share information. A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content. Basically, anyone and everyone can share and CREATE the information on the page- The implication for education is how correct/factual/ reliable is the information? That said, wikis that are created with activities are often good resources as there is no research or statistical reliability involved. So-here is today's BRIEF

Teampedia - A Wiki of Team Building Activities

Teampedia is a wiki of team building activities. On Teampedia you can find games and activities for groups of all sizes and ages. They call themselves "a collaborative encyclopedia of free team building activities, free icebreakers, teamwork resources, and tools for teams that anyone can edit! The site is designed for a wide audience including: team leaders, trainers, teachers, managers, camp directors, counselors, and youth groups. Teampedia is a wiki so, as you would expect, you can add your own suggestions to Teampeida.

Ideas for the classroom
Teampedia could be a good source of ice-breaker and "getting to know you" activities,as well as team building, collaboration, diversity and team strategy activities.

As we begin a new semester, take a look and see if there is anything that you might use on those first days of getting to know your class. As with blogging, don't be afraid to share or add any of your own ideas/activities on the wiki-- It is a simple process.