Březen 14, 2004
Getting Wiki With It

A proposal:

Why don't we build a wiki about the Spring 2004 Berkeley SIMS 208b class readings?

It will be similar to the excellent wiki that Jeff Towle set up last semester for our 202 class. At the end of the semester, almost everyone in that class posted notes about one or two class readings in preparation for the final exam. This was one of the most effective uses of wikis I've seen.

Our 208 wiki can be even better. This time:

  • people will post notes much earlier. If we post our notes well before each class, then we can examine them each week before the lecture for those readings; and:

  • we'll have at least two sets of notes for each reading. If at least two people participate each week, we'll enjoy a broader and more balanced range of perspectives.

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    The goal: to maximize our effectiveness in absorbing and analyzing this 607-page class reader.

    I propose that the contents of the wiki be shared with the public, for free use by anyone. Of course, nobody has to post notes, but if you do read the wiki, we expect you to participate! Please choose at least one reading, dive into it and post your notes to the wiki at least five days before we'll discuss that reading in class.

    Let me know what you think; in the meantime, Jeff and I will set up wiki software and templates to support this (and future?) wiki adventures.

    (PS- What's a wiki? It's a simple tool for collaborative document creation. It's essentially a set of Web pages that anyone can change or add to, with software that keeps track of all changes.)

    Posted by sean at Březen 14, 2004 08:29 PM | TrackBack (1)
    • Comments

    Great idea! I'm in...

    Posted by: meg on 14. Březen 2004 21:30

    Sounds good to me.

    Posted by: dan on 14. Březen 2004 21:37

    Love it.

    We're using a wiki for 211, http://dream.sims.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/petefc/is211/index.cgi/FrontPage , and it has been a really effective way of sharing feedback & fostering discussion.

    Posted by: mspring on 14. Březen 2004 21:38

    count me in too!

    Posted by: lisadlh on 14. Březen 2004 21:45

    all the hip cats will dig it

    Posted by: Jon on 14. Březen 2004 23:43
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