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SMU Wikis

SMU Wikis are easy, simple and secure!!!

A wiki is a webpage that can be edited and read from a web browser. Students' inputs are tracked and viewable by everyone. Students can read and comment on work in progress and this will help them to write better papers. An education wiki can be used for exchange of ideas, knowledge distribution and creation of knowledge. When students create their own content together, they feel empowered and become motivated to learn.

 

How can I use a wiki in my teaching?

For more information on Wiki @ SMU, download this CTL Learning Initiative.

Wikis can be used to collaborate on a single document. Multiple authors can edit and update the document over time. A wiki can also be used in for online debate where the original text is left intact and students can comment on the text. The below are suggestions on how a wiki can be used in an educational context.

  • Collaboration in projects
  • Documentation of Business Study Missions
  • Creation of knowledge portals

Is it difficult?

A wiki has two basic modes, read and edit. The read mode looks like a normal webpage while the edit mode allows users to add and delete material. In a wiki text, pictures and documents can be uploaded. This wiki is very easy to use. We can teach your Teaching Assistant how to use and moderate the wiki and the faculty can choose to have a review role.

Who can access?

You can choose to keep your wiki open for anyone or just open it for your students.

How do I start my wiki?

Contact Magnus and he will setup a wiki for you.
Tel: 6828 0684
Email: magnuslb@smu.edu.sg

 

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Please click here for SMU Wiki Course Listing.

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Last Updated on 16 December, 2008 by Centre for Teaching and Learning