Wikis

=What is a wiki?=
 * In Hawaiian, "wiki" means fast
 * Wiki stands for "What I Know Is"
 * A wiki is a type of website where members can add, remove, edit, or change content on the site
 * Example: [|www.wikipedia.com]

=How can I use Wikis in my Classroom?= =What's so great about Wikis?=
 * Use a wiki for a Classroom Website
 * Have a Class Wiki so your entire class can collaboratively author a website! Check out this example authored by a Grade 6 class: http://studyskills6.wikispaces.com/
 * Have small groups in your class create a wiki to use as a study group or a [|Collaborative Response to Literature]
 * Easy to set up and maintain
 * Can be edited from any computer with an Internet connection
 * The wiki creator has the freedom to allow everyone to view/edit the wiki OR only invited members can view/edit the wiki
 * Easy to upload pictures and files or link to external web pages
 * Students love publishing their writing online--it gives them an authentic audience

=Where can I host my Wiki for free?=
 * [|www.pbwiki.com]
 * [|www.wetpaint.com]
 * www.wikispaces.com Wiki spaces is currently giving away free wikis without advertising to be used for K-12 education. Also, wikispaces has an excellent online tutorial! If you take the tour first, it will cut your time developing your wiki in half!