De Bono's Six Thinking Hats

De Bono's thinking hats a constantly revisited theory that is utilised sometimes to view a subject from 6 potential different perspectives. In my case this subject is:

Mobile Phones in the Classroom

A very touchy subject for learners and learning managers alike. Either side argues vehemently for or against mobiles, by introducing de Bono's hats I was forced to look at the situation from multiple perspectives.
Participating in the group wiki discussing this subject was very interesting!

The Group Wiki

Pros:

• Great way to collaboratively learn
• People can express their own points of view
• Eliminates fear of public speaking!
• Encourages flowing conversation/debate

Cons:

• Only one person can post at a time
• Whole posts can be edited and eliminated
• This poses a particular issue in school due to bullying etc.

Although the group wiki has its downfalls I do believe that if utilised correctly it could be an integral part of a learners success. It encourages learners to work collaboratively without the fear of public ridicule and also can be monitored by the learning manager.