What+is+a+Wiki?

A wiki is one type of Web 2.0 tool that can be used in education. Take some time to review the wiki video and resources below. After you are done reviewing the resources you will need to follow the directions and post a comment at the bottom of this page.

Watch this video to learn what a wiki is. @http://youtu.be/-dnL00TdmLY

So, are you wondering how educators are using wiki's? Look at the link below to see some ideas. 50 Ways to Use Wikis for a More Collaborative and Interactive Classroom

Take some time to look though some of the other wiki resources that I have listed below. The wiki we are using ( WikiSpaces ) is not the only wiki site available FREE for educators. Another great wiki site that educators can use is www.pbworks.com.
 * 1) Defintion of a Wiki from Wikipedia
 * 2) Teachers First Wiki Walk-Through

So, now that you have become familiar with what a wiki is and have some ideas how it can be used in the classroom, I want you to share your thoughts to the reflection questions below. To share your thoughts, you will be posting a comment at the top of this wiki page through the Discussion option. Just type in your Discussion icon (next to the EDIT button) and click the "New Post" button. ***Be sure to create a WikiSpaces account first, to discuss the questions.

Reflection questions:
 * 1) What ideas do you have for using wiki's in the classroom with students? If you are not a classroom teacher share how you would use a wiki in your position.
 * 2) What safety concerns might there be when using this type of tool?
 * 3) Are there any questions that you still have about this type of tool?

Additional Resource - If you like wiki's and think this is something you would want to create and use in your classroom, but need some help then check out these great PBworks teacher training videos.

Now your ready to go back to the Web 2.0 Project Assignment page to continue on with the next step of this project.