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ERIC Number: EJ982718
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
Pages: 7
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
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Wiki Literature Circles: Creating Digital Learning Communities
Edmondson, Elizabeth
English Journal, v101 n4 p43-49 Mar 2012
Teenagers love being social, and Web 2.0 technologies have provided students with new avenues to mingle. Although many teachers may view Web 2.0 technologies (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blogs, wikis, Nings) as a distraction from homework and a potential danger zone in the classroom, it would be negligent for them to ignore the ramifications of their students' "Facebook mentality" on the learning that takes place under their care. If they want to engage them, teachers need to meet them where they are. They need to create bridges between the school's traditional curriculum and the students' avatars that dominate their weekends. In this article, the author describes how she has tried to build community and relevance in her sophomore English classes by using a wiki to facilitate digital literature circles. Specific assignments, assessments, and suggestions are also discussed. (Contains 3 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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