What's+a+Wiki

What is a Wiki? In Hawaiian wiki means "fast". Therefore, a wiki is a fast and simple web site creation tool. It allows visitors to contribute and modify content which makes them a powerful social networking tool. You have accessed a wiki if you have ever visited Wikipedia. Wikipedia is often discounted in academic circles because it can be edited by anyone in the world. This creates a troubling paradox..a collective, global, dynamic information resource that is subject to misinformation and vandalism. Even though this possibility exists, wikis should not be discounted. They are powerful educational tools that offer an avenue for connection and collaboration. Wikis have amazing potential.

Still not sure...then watch this short clip.

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Wiki Possibilities


 * **Collaborative Projects** - students can use wikis to create and manage group presentations and projects. This kind of online collaboration can cut down on the amount of class time spent working on group projects. Homework can become less isolated and more collaborative as students can connect with their teacher and peers anytime, anywhere.
 * **Class Web Page** - Teachers can upload a class syllabus, expectations, homework assignments, lecture notes, video clips, handouts, etc. Links to other web sites can also be included.
 * **Peer to Peer Sharing** - Students can learn from each other and review and respond to each others work. This is because postings can be viewed by other wiki members
 * **It's 21st Century Learning** - Wikispaces just announced this month they gave away their 100,000th free wiki for the purpose of K-12 education. Don't get left behind.