Wikis

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 * What is a Wiki?**

= ** What are the benefits of using a Wiki in the Classroom?** =


 * **Pros** || **Cons** ||
 * Student Motivation || Privacy ||
 * Students become the expert || Text can be deleted by anyone ||
 * Away from the traditional worksheet and test format || Technology availability ||
 * Adapts to all learning styles || ||
 * All students voice thoughts || ||
 * Collaborative Learning Environment ||  ||

= Classroom Wikis to Check Out! =

http://mrsmaine.wikispaces.com/ - Biology - shows individual and team work posted http://griffingazette.wikispaces.com/ - 4th Grade Class Wiki [] - 4th Grade EarthScience https://westward-home.wikispaces.com/ - Book report by a 4th grader (think of the options for posting questions and discussing books!) https://summer-bookclub.wikispaces.com/ - Summer Book Club with Postcasting by 4th graders https://3cupsoftea.wikispaces.com/ - Summer Book Club - each of the kids were the "authors" for the pages

= Popular Education Wiki Sites =





=More information about Wikis= Education Week Article //Wikispace Tutorial Videos// Classroom2dot0 - Gives information about Wiki's, how to use, advantages, and examples

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