Since first posting my wiki on this blog, I have actually used it and found it to be very useful. I had to partake in a group presentation for another course in the BLM degree. The groups' members did not live close to each other and had hectic schedules, so in order to do the task effectively we decided to have a go at using the wiki. I gave the other members a brief tutorial on what it is and how to use it, keeping in mind that I only just learnt all this myself recently. We then used it to schedule meeting times, communicate our ideas, and write down information (including references and quotes). We also used it to write our rough drafts, provide feedback and edit each others work, and write up a final copy.
It was a really useful way to communicate when we could not meet face-to-face. Also we could all see each others progress. Wiki saved us time, it was instant and it was easy to use. We really liked it.
As far as learning pedagogies are concerned, I definitely still see the use of wikis as a resourceful collaborative tool that would benefit those Learning Managers looking to use the Big Six (Berkowitz et al, 2001, 2010.) or the TPAK (Mishra & Koehler, 2006.) approaches particularly when there is a problem to be solved and the Learning Manager wants the content addressed whilst at the same time embedding the use of ITC's in the learning itself.
References:
Berkowitz. B., Eisenberg. M., & Johnson. D. (2001). The Big 6 - Information & Technology Skills for Student Achievement: Skills Overview. Accessed July 22, 2010 fromhttp://www.big6.com/2001/11/19/a-big6™-skills-overview/
Berkowitz. B., Eisenberg. M., & Johnson. D. (2010). Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Skills Curriculum Based on the Big6 Skills Approach to Information Problem-Solving. Accessed July 22, 2010 from http://moodle.cqu.edu.au/file.php/4033/LMC_Big6-ICT_Curriculum_LMC_MayJune2010.pdf
Mishra, P. & Koehler, M. (2006). Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A Framework for Teacher Knowledge. Accessed July 22, 2010 from http://site.aace.org/pubs/sigs/sig-Mishra-Koehler-TCR.pdf
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