Strengths
· Unlike wiki’s and blog’s the weebly site cannot be changed by anyone who does not have access
· A large number of tools are available e.g. audio, video, YouTube, Google maps and photo gallery etc. This will increase the chances of engaging the students as a number of different tools are available
· The site is free to a certain extent
· By using the site students will become educated on how to use the internet
· A blog can also be established in the site, erasing the need to have a class blog.
Weaknesses
· Unless engaging in a blog on the site, it only requires a low level of thinking as the student can only read and not contribute to content.
Opportunity
· Students have the opportunity to build on and expand knowledge regarding the internet and computers
· Students have the opportunity to own the site, requiring them to take pride and be proactive about their own internet site
· Students can gain an understanding of how important it is to use an array of tools to engage your readers
· Students have the opportunity to share information about a particular topic e.g. Dinosaurs. They can provide personal videos and audios, You Tube videos, pictures and a slide show etc.
Threats
· The site has a number of games that the students could waist time playing
· Just like all internet interaction there is a threat of the internet not working
· Students would need a great deal of time in order to create a high quality weebly
· Students could become reliant on letting others produce work, and will not think for themselves.
Hello Jared,
ReplyDeleteNow, I would like you to reflect on the scaffolding you ahve just used. If you used a SWOT analysis in a group wiki, how would you use it? What learning context would it be useful for? Because your PMI gives such insight and supports high levels of critical thinking....