Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Computing
We are co-authors

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to become creators and editors of web pages. Wikipedia is a free online encyclopaedia that anyone can view and edit. The children will work collaboratively to create a class ‘mini Wikipedia’. They will also be able to edit and amend content on real Wikipedia pages.

In this unit the children will…
Understand the conventions for collaborative online work, particularly in wikis.
Be aware of their responsibilities when editing other people’s work.
Become familiar with Wikipedia, including potential problems associated with its use.
Practise research skills.
Write for a target audience using a wiki tool.
Develop collaboration skills.
Develop proofreading skills.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Use the internet.
Create content for a wiki.
Add content to a wiki.
Use Wikipedia to find out information.
Start work on a class wiki.
Edit work on a partners wiki page.
Identify what went well.
Identify what can be improved.
Most children will:
Create work on a class wiki.
Edit a Wikipedia page.
Discuss what went well.
Discuss what they would change next time.
Some children will:
Discuss and explain the importance of checking information on the internet.
Discuss and explain what actions should be taken to improve their wiki page.

Key Vocabulary
Edit
Information
Mind map
Reliable
Style
Wiki
Wikipedia’s Five pillars
Internet
Firefox