Cindy+Riege+-+WallWisher

http://wallwisher.com/

Wallwisher is a web 2.0 tool that engages all students in discussion about a variety of topics. It's a wall of sticky (post-it) notes. Imagine taking a bunch of sticky notes and putting them all over your computer screen. Welcome to Wallwisher! Below I have a link that takes you to a wall I created labeled as Community/Family. I asked students to describe favorite family memories or games played. I love that this can be teacher-led and can close the wall and start a new one any time. I really like that this engages diverse students, especially those who are ESL learners or have learning disabilities. This site allows these learners the time they need to complete the sticky notes. There are no time constraints so they feel more comfortable and hopefully motivated to put multiple sticky notes on the wall. Seems simple and yet with creativity, teachers can address so many topics. This can be used as a review for a lesson just taught. Take a look at the link to one teacher's use of Wallwisher. [|Wallwisher - YouTube]

[|Cindy R - wall wisher]