National curriculum content

Solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts. Understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration. Use search technologies effectively. Be discerning in evaluating digital content. Use a variety of software (including internet services) to create content including presenting information. Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.

Lesson objectives

1. Planning the content for a wiki
2. Using Wikipedia to find information
3. Getting started with the class wiki
4. Editing the wiki pages
5. Editing Wikipedia

What we want children to know

• To understand the conventions for collaborative online work, particularly in wikis
• To be aware of their responsibilities when editing other people’s work
• To become familiar with Wikipedia, including potential problems associated with its use

What skills we want children to develop

• Ability to write for a target audience using a wiki tool
• Collaboration skills
• Research skills
• Proofreading skills

Vocabulary

Edit, Information, Mind map, Reliable, Style, Wiki, Wikipedia’s Five Pillars