Integrating+Wikis+into+your+Classroom

=Description= Have you heard of a wiki? Do you want to create them in your classroom, but don’t know where to start? Come explore the wiki resources available online for educators (including [|PB Works], Wikispaces, & [|Wetpaint]), and the unique ways to incoporate them into your lessons. Harness the power of the Read/Write Web for group assignments, thematic units and much more!

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What is a Wiki?
//Wiki Wiki// is Hawaiian word for fast. The word "wiki" was used to imply how fast and easy it would be to create web pages. Multiple users can edit the same page online.

Why would I want to use a wiki?

 * To make my life easier
 * To make course webpages
 * To make tutorials
 * Have my students add content
 * Storing documents
 * Linking to resources
 * Collaboration
 * Organizational tool

Dissecting a Wiki

 * Front Page
 * Discussions (or Comments)
 * History

Setting Up a Wiki
[|PB Wiki PDF] [|WikiSpaces] [|Wetpaint]

Classroom Ideas for Wikis

 * Group Projects
 * Creating an encyclopedia for your classroom
 * Collaboration between classrooms

Example Projects that use Wikis
The Time Zone Experience AP English Class Wiki Classroom Book Talk [|Microbiowiki] Westwood Schools

Wiki Code of Conduct
[|Example Internet Codes of Coduct]

Wiki Rubrics
[|Example rubric of wiki integration]

Hosting Wikis on Your Servers
[|MediaWiki]

Classroom Discussions
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