WiZiQ

Cathy Hager WiZiQ – [|www.wiziq.com] General Information: WiZiQ is an educational web based platform where teachers can set up an online class, administer online tests, share educational content by embedding in other social platforms, and create classes by managing contacts. There are many other things educators can do by letting others join their classes, tutor students while getting paid. For students, WiZiQ is a means of getting the extra help needed for their classes. They have the ability of accessing many free resources or classes that can be viewed in their own time frame. Students also have the option to pay for a specific class they wish to take. Students have the ability to interact with teachers and other students through the hands on approach that the technology affords.

Help source, Tutorials or Videos Once you join WiZiQ, they have tabs at the top and you will choose Teach. Here you will be shown a button where you can get a demo. You have to register to sign up for a demo on the particular feature you would like to learn about. WiZiQ has a virtual classroom that you can also tour. You will find this link at the bottom of any page under virtual classroom. Also in the help section there is a place where teachers and students can where you will be given a tour, [] and []. Once you set up your classroom, the ease of use of the interface is very easy. [] You Tube videos that I found helpful. [] [] []

Challenges: I found that when I went into the virtual classroom for a tour that my tour guide was very hard to understand. Another challenge may be in using the whiteboard, but it also seems fairly easy to use. Another challenge would be to spark the interests of your students in attending off site sessions, but seems like a great way to keep your class going when you are missing school because of snow days. Educational Objectives: This web 2.0 tool is appropriate for all subject areas so I will have to list the standards that can be achieved through the use of this tool from the technology standards. Teachers and students will be able to participate in learning opportunities that are outside of the brick building. Tutoring may be offered on an as needed basis or can be made available when students need it. WiZiQ is an excellent forum where teachers can meet students who are afraid to ask questions in class and help them. WiZiQ can also be used for group projects students may be assigned. This offers a great platform for them to collaborate on group documents. It offers a forum for students to help each other as well as getting help from the teacher. WiZiQ also gives teachers the ability to administer online tests which can be reviews for upcoming tests schedule in class or offer them as a means of making up work. This is a great platform for teachers to reach our homebound students as well. WiZiQ is also a great enhancement to increase class participation. Besides using WiZiQ outside of school, I can see teachers using it in class because of the interactive whiteboard and chat functions. This gives voice to all students in the class because they can respond anonymously. Great Tool, I hope you take the time to check it out.