Mobile Wiki
Firstly this activity asked questions that I normally wouldn't ask and answer. I didn't consider allowing mobile phones into schools for this purpose. De Bono's 6 Thinking Hats (1985) is a great method to use in a wiki for the purpose of evaluating a certain topic, asking questions and allowing the formation of opinions and perspectives.
Students, I feel would benefit well from using this method of debate. The 6 hats with their different perspectives seem to be a great method for students to have their input in a relatively easy way and if used effectively delves into higher order thinking. Once everyone's thoughts are submitted discussion and evaluation can take place.
This is a great connectivist form of learning and cognitively an opportunity to share ones thoughts and opinions. Constructively, questions posed can lead to deeper individual understanding when the evaluation process occurs.
I believe the design of this activity does support a diverse range of learners as it contains elements of all styles of learning. This digital learning technique has brought what could possibly be a mundane excercise into the 21st century and would be well accepted by our "digital natives".
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