Collaborative+Writing

Below is an example of how wiki spaces can be used to provide opportunities for collaborative writing. This information is also available on the Design for Learning website.


 * 1) Create a version of the page and make multiple copies as needed.
 * 2) Assign a color to each student in the group. This is the color that they will use to add their writing.
 * 3) Establish a set of rules for the students including information on how to do the following:
 * Edit others work
 * Providing suggestions
 * Taking turns editing the page

Instructions: Work with your peers to finish the story below. Use the following color assignments to add your work or to edit others work.
 * Example ==>**
 * Last Name A - J === **Red**
 * Last Name K - T === **Blue**
 * Last Name U - Z === **Green**

The automated systems caused air to whip around her face, yet the hallway remained at a just-barely-too-hot temperature. But she knew she needed to seem resolute, and kept her face straight and her brow dry. Though she intentionally walked at a slow, deliberate pace, she reached the doors a minute ahead of schedule and waited for the time to pass.

She observed the doors in front of her. They were double doors of a muddy yellow hue, undoubtedly coming from the wroshyr trees of Kashyyyk. Given the importance the Wookiees placed on the trees, they had most likely been obtained through illegal means.

This thought caused her to turn and observe the hallway behind her. The small paintings and carvings hanging from the wall, interesting but not distracting, were definitely of Toydarian origin. At this she smiled. Her agents had been correct.

Well-practiced instinct told her that the minute had almost passed. She adjusted her suit, straightened her back, and pulled out a mirror to check her make-up. Her face, just beginning to show signs of age, gave off the most perfect impression of professionalism that anyone could hope for: her dirty-blond hair was trimmed and perfectly rounded, her brown eyes were strong and forceful, and her cheeks were soft but well-defined. Seeing no problems, she stowed the mirror and opened the old-fashioned door.