Sandifer, a blogger, online educator, and consultant explains the use of wikis and other web-based tools to help school leaders improve collaboration, creative thinking, communication, problem solving, and change processes. She details what a wiki is; why, when, and where to use them, such as in leadership and administration, communication and knowledge management, building action plans, meetings, for personal portfolios, professional learning communities, professional development, home-to-school communications, the classroom, and for student leadership; and how to make them work effectively. She also discusses the elements of a wiki, etiquette, security, sustaining them, and other tools like Google Docs and Presentations, blogs, Twitter, social networking and bookmarking, RSS feeds, and live broadcasting and web conferencing. Included are online resources and a habit building guide. There is no index. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Maximize the effectiveness of your professional activities through the use of wikis, and raise student achievement in turn! With strategies from online educator and technology expert Stephanie Sandifer, this book provides how-to advice on the way in which wikis result in a more efficient use of time, better communication, and increased adult learning for the members of your school community. Inside, you'll find out how to promote collaboration and productivity in your school, all while contributing to improved student learning. Topics include: The Dos and Don'ts of Wikis Social Networking Tools and Wikis Wikis for Leadership and Administration Wikis in the Classroom Wikis for Home-to-School Communications Implement each of these practical, innovative ideas and "wikify" your school today!
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