I must credit DIIGO, Twitter, and my blog networks for introducing me to some fantastic 2.0 tools. Expanding my networks has not only broadened my horizons but also saved me time, as popular teaching tools tend to spread quickly.
Take, for example, Wallwisher, which I discovered tonight through DIIGO, Twitter, and my favorite blogs. Intrigued by its popularity across all three networking platforms, I decided to explore it further.
But what exactly is Wallwisher?
Wallwisher is an Internet application designed to facilitate easy expression of thoughts on a common topic (Wallwisher).
Now, the question arises: How can Wallwisher be utilized in the classroom?
Here is a great resource:
I recently used it like an exit slip. For example, in Math students posted why they love Math:
We are also using it to collaborate with other communities to an answer the question: "What makes your community special?"
Wallwisher seems pretty great for three reasons:
1. You don't have to sign in or register to post a comment
2. It is collaborative
3. It is a quick way to reflect and collaborate with others
4. You can moderate comments on your wall with the "idiot fixer." (yes, that is the technical term the wallwisher people use.) When you set up your wall, you just click a little button to approve all posts.
Try it with this wall on 21st century learning. You just have to click "post a sticky."
