Wallwisher

This is one of my new FAVORITE websites for teachers! As the logo states, Wallwisher is a new way to communicate. I have already found so many uses for the wallwisher in my curriculum as a computer specialist and have shown it to many teachers who agree - it's amazing!

Take a look at one of the walls my FIRST grade students are working on:



So, how can you use Wallwisher? The possibilities are endless. Here are some ideas I have for the primary classroom:

1) Create digital word walls or word family walls. See first grade example above!
2) Post predictions regarding read aloud books.
3) Brainstorm ideas for different activities. Below is an example of what I did with my second graders. We are beginning our unit on Google Earth, so students used Wallwisher to brainstorm various locations to search for!



4) Use as a closure activity and have students post what they have learned!
5) Create a "Class Favorites List". Students can post and link their favorite websites!
6) Allow students opportunity to "vent" their thoughts and post a thought of the day!
7) Use as a tool for collaboration across classes/grade levels/schools!


My favorite part about Wallwisher is that it is SO EASY to use! With a simple introduction and demonstration, my first graders were able to do this without a problem. All you do is double click, type your name and your comment and press ok! There is no need for logging in, email accounts, or passwords. It really is as easy as double clicking, typing, and pressing OK!

Wallwisher allows you to change various settings to fit your individual safety and security needs. You can protect your wall by limiting who can post to it, or you can set it so any posts must be approved by you. As the creator of the wall, you can also log in and delete any posts as well as edit them. It also provides you with an RSS feed to the wall and embed codes! This is a wonderful feature that allows for walls to be seen by a greater number of people!

If you haven't tried Wallwisher yet, you definitely should! It is an easy way to integrate technology into your curriculum! You will not regret it!

ps...I forgot to tell you ... It's FREE!