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This site is for students, parents and teachers of year 6 and 7 students to share their learning with other classes around the world. In 2010 we hope to be working with the 5/6/7 classes at [|Mortlake College]. In 2008 and 2009 we have been working with Mr Ardito's science classes in New York and Mrs Catherine Laguna's "Team Blue" science and maths classes. Here are the links to their sites: [|Mr Ardito's Scientists] (blog) [|Laguna's Lessons] (blog) Team Blue's Wiki [|Techno7's] (Hawkesdale Year 7 blog) [|Technoscience] (Mrs. Gow's Science and Maths blog)

On this site you will find Voicethreads, TeacherTube videos and student work.

Vicki Davis, [|CoolCat teacher] describes an effective wiki as one that shows the following: > Several participants have contributed. Wikis are collaborative. Each person brings their strengths and contributes things that they are good at to the project. > Graphics are used as needed and add to the message. Graphics are not distracting and used where needed to further explain a topic. If does not look cluttered. > A table of contents is used, headings and underlines are used appropriately. > An effective wiki hyperlinks sources and gives readers additional information about the topic. Because most people tend to not trust wikis (they don't know the authors), you must include a variety of hyperlinks to be considered an effective source of information. As people follow your hyperlinks, they will begin to look at the information you've linked to. They will learn that you are an authority and that you've "done your homework." Make sure that you have checked your hyperlinks and that they work. > The effective wiki summarizes information but never copies it! (Cite your sources.) The wording is intelligent and meaningful and jargon is not used. Wikis may be read by a global audience and authors must keep that in mind. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > //Optional but beneficial wiki traits// > The use of sound and/or video involves the wiki reader more through the increased engagement of hearing and sight. When it is used effectively, it can boost you into the hall of fame because you have more thoroughly taught your reader about your subject. > Pioneers are often recognized for their ability to venture into new places that others are afraid of. Our wiki pioneers will be recognized as they learn about new technology and integrate it into their page. These technologies include RSS Feeds, video, podcasts, and any other new Web 2.0 technology that we come across. Be the first and be unafraid! See her Westwood School wikias an excellent example of a class wiki, with links to all her student work.
 * 1) **A collaborative effort (**as seen in the history) --
 * 1) **Visual appeal**
 * 1) **Organization**
 * 1) **Hyperlinks to sources**
 * 1) **Original, intelligent wording**
 * 1) **Multi-sensory tools are used**
 * 1) **RSS Feeds and Cutting edge tools are used**